GV Technology Summit 2026
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After a successful inaugural year, the GV Technology Summit returns in 2026! This year’s Summit will take place on November 3, 2026 on the Valley (Allendale) Campus. This university-wide celebration of technological innovation highlights the work of faculty, staff, and students who are transforming learning, teaching, research, and daily work across GVSU. The event is sponsored by Information Technology and developed in collaboration with colleges and departments throughout the university.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join the conversation about the future of technology at GVSU. Whether you’re a seasoned expert, an emerging innovator, or simply curious, your participation helps make this event a success.
Get Started at This Year's Summit
Registration is Now Closed!
If you are registered to attend, you will receive event details in your email soon.
With questions about registration, please email [email protected].
Presenter Information
The deadline to submit presentation proposals was September 15, 2026. If you would still like to be considered, please email [email protected]. If you submitted a proposal prior to September 15, the event team will be in contact soon.
Volunteer at Summit
Volunteer registration is now closed. Thank you to all who have signed up.
Watch for details by email for your assigned roles. With questions, email [email protected].
We’ve launched a web app to help you get the most out of the day. Use it to:
- Browse sessions and build your personalized schedule
- Connect with other attendees
- Access event information all in one place
To get started with the web app, visit www4.gvsu.edu/gvtechsummit.
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8:30 - 9:00 a.m. |
Registration & Networking |
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9:00 - 9:15 a.m. |
Welcome & Opening Remarks |
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9:15 - 9:50 a.m. |
Keynote Presentation, Dr. Imran Mazid |
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10:00 - 10:45 a.m. |
Morning Breakout Sessions |
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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Poster Presentations & Technology Tours |
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12:00- 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1:15 - 2:00 p.m. |
Afternoon Breakout Sessions |
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2:15 - 3:00 p.m. |
Panel Discussion: High Performance Computing Across GVSU |
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3:10 - 3:50 p.m. |
A Blue Dot Ecosystem Conversation |
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3:50 - 4:00 p.m. |
Closing Remarks & Next Steps |
Introducing the High Performance Computing Panel
Join us for a special panel discussion focued on High Performance Computing (HPC) at GVSU. The conversation will be moderated by Eric Bellmore from GVSU IT's Academic Research and Computing Team and feature panelist sharing how HPC is changing the way we conduct research, learn and teach.
Eric Bellmore, Moderator
Director, Academic Research Computing
Zach DeBruine, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Information Sciences & Technologies
Learn more about Zach
Dr. Charlyn Partridge
Associate Professor, Annis Water Resources Institute
Learn more about Dr. Patridge
Sean A. Woznicki, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Annis Water Resources Institute
Learn more about Sean
Introducing the Blue Dot Ecosytem Panel
Come here from various voices involved with the Blue Dot Ecosystem - both it's history, its current state and what we can look forward to together.
Miloš Topić, Ph.D.
Moderator
Vice President for IT and Chief Digital Officer
Vinicius Rebello Lima
Unit Head, Department of Visual and Media Arts
Co-Director, Digital Literacy Initiative
Bill Cuppy
Assistant Vice President, University Communications: Creative & Multimedia
Eric Kunnen
Senior Director, IT Innovation + Research
Paul Nederveld
Facilities Senior Project Manager - Planning, Design & Construction
Morning and Afternoon Breakout Session Topics
- Using Generative AI and Collaborative Faculty Inquiry to Support Continuous Improvement in an Educational Leadership Program: Rick Vandermolen, Ed.D. - Kirkhof 1104
- Using AI to Enhance Finance Education & Business Plan Development: Raymond J. Higbea, Ph.D., FACHE, FHFMA - Kirkhof 2201
- Developing and Integrating a Faculty-Built AI Simulation in Business Education: Meagan Luttenton-Knoll, Philip Lloyd, Kimberly Lowe, Justin Melick, Randi Jiang - Kirkhof 2215/2216
- Retention by Design: Turning Everyday Signals into Student Success: Dr. Summer Jackson (Blackboard) - Kirkhof 2250 (Grand River Room)
- Behind the Firewall: The Threats Got Smarter: Greg Vedders - Kirkhof 2259
- Leading Change for Lasting Impact: Belinda Boardman, M.B.A. - Kirkhof 2263
- Student Presentations from XR & AI Seidman Class: "Immersive Business: Extended Reality, Artificial Intelligence & The Future of Work": Paul W. Hillman and GVSU Students - Kirkhof 2266
- Scale Your Scholarship with AI: Tips, Tricks, and Demos: Zach DeBruine, Ph.D. - Kirkhof 2270
- WCAG 2.1AA: A Guide to Accessible Content: Folu Olajide, MSc. and Tim Mohnkern, M.Ed. - Kirkhof 1104
- Accelerating AI Innovation with AWS: Ope Usman (AWS) - Kirkhof 2201
- When Effort Stops Meaning Something (and How to Get It Back): Arya Jadhav - Kirkhof 2215/2216
- ProfAI Studio - Make Better Bite-Sized Course Videos Faster: Joe Van Harken, Hans Dulimarta, Jaweher Hichri - Kirkhof 2259
- Applied Steganography in Video Games: Mohammed Ketab - Kirkhof 2263
- AI-Generated Feedback in VR Communication Training - Learning Analytics and Instructional Implications: Haixia Liu, Ph.D., Paul W. Hillman - Kirkhof 2266
- Transforming Classrooms with Wireless Sharing: Katherine Fay, John Klein, Lauren Glynn, Amanda Buday - Kirkhof 2270
Poster Presentation Topics
- An Interdisciplinary Approach to Technology: Manny Clouse, Rebecca Dara, Avary Marshall
- Reading Aloud in Your Head: Making Prosody Visible: Jennifer Gross, Ph.D.
- Workday Student Data Conversion: Jon Dean, Nick Bromley, Ellie Ohm
- Modernizing Mac Deployment: From Imaging to Identity: Jeremy Flynn
- Propeller: Keifer McCrackin, Eric Bellmore
- Digital Accessibility, Simplified: Tim Mohnkern, M.Ed. and Emmanuel Ashiangmor
- High Performance Computing (HPC) at GVSU: Samuel Nyarega and Michael Gairson
- Faculty Accessibility Toolkit: AI-Supported Accessibility for a Manageable Transition: Glenna Decker, Stephanie Balaskas, Barbara Stevens
- The Student Technology and Innovation Guild (STING): Erion Adams, Hunter Bridwell
- PSS Innovates: AI and Automations in Technology Across GVSU Professional Support Staff (PSS): L Dettling , Allison Bazaire
- Reimagining the Italian ‘Piazza’ Through Artificial Intelligence: Gisella Licari, Vince St. Germain , Kyle Macciomei
- Modernizing IT Inventory Management Through TeamDynamix and iPaaS Automation: L Dettling, M.S. and Karen Burchard
- KCON Faculty Teaching Assistant App: Susan V. Piazza, Ed.D.
- Every Employee is a Digital Publisher: Digital Accessibility Committee
- Utilizing Technology for Community-Based Conservation and Education: Peyton Baase and Ali Locher, Ph.D.
- Creating Educational Media with The Bridge: Preston Kodet, B.S. and Ryan Conn
- Bridging Code and Creativity: Cross-Departmental Collaboration in Building a Student-Centered Render Farm: Julie Goldstein and Keifer McCrackin
- IT Services Showcase & Process Improvement: Tagny Diaké, Jim Egan, Samantha Gorski, Lauren Glynn
- From Naive to 57.67× Faster: High-Performance Autoencoder Training on a CPU: Mortadha Ghnimi
Technology Tours
Technology tours are scheduled from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tour stops include the Atomic Object Technology Showcase, the Digital Creator Lab and other locations in the Mary Idema Pew Library.
Atomic Object Technology Showcase
Attendees will explore the Atomic Object Technology Showcase and see a variety of emerging technologies through hands-on demonstrations and interactive experiences. The tour will highlight innovative tools and ideas that have the potential to enhance teaching, learning and the student experience at GVSU.
Digital Creator Lab
Discover how the Digital Creator Lab supports students as they create digital projects, complete creative assignments, and build digital literacy skills. Meet the consultants who provide hands-on support and learn about the specialized software and equipment available to students, at no additional cost, to help bring their ideas to life.
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