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
Register to Attend
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. Registration is free; come for the day or as you can.
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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.
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Event Details and Schedule
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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 - 11:00 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 - 3:15 p.m. |
Panel Discussion: High Performance Computing Across GVSU |
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3:20 - 3:50 p.m. |
A Blue Dot Ecosystem Conversation |
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3:50 - 4:00 p.m. |
Closing Remarks & Next Steps |
2026 GV Technology Summit Presenters & Topics
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
Morning and Afternoon Breakout Session Topics
- Using Generative AI and Collaborative Faculty Inquiry to Support Continuous Improvement in an Educational Leadership Program: Rick Vandermolen, Rick Geisel - Kirkhof 1104
- Using AI to Enhance Finance Education & Busienss Plan Development: Raymond Higbea - Kirkhof 2201
- Developing and Integrating a Faculty-Built AI Simulation in Business Education: Meagan Knoll, Philip Lloyd, Kimberly Lowe, Justin Melick, Randi Jiang - Kirkhof 2215/2216
- Retention by Design: Turning Everyday Signals into Student Success: Summer Jackson, Justin Louder, Blackboard Reps - Kirkhof 2250 (Grand River Room)
- Behind the Firewall: The Threats Got Smarter: Greg Vedders - Kirkhof 2259
- Leading Change for Lasting Impact: Belinda Boardman - Kirkhof 2263
- Presentations of MGT 346 Top XR or AI Projects: Paul Hillman and GVSU Students - Kirkhof 2266
- Using Agentic AI to Scale Scholarship: Zach DeBruine - Kirkhof 2270
- WCAG 2.1AA: A Guide to Accessible Content: Folu Olajide and Tim Mohnkern - Kirkhof 1104
- AWS Presentation: Kirkhof 2201
- When Effort Stops Meaning Something (and How to Get It Back): Arya Jadhav - Kirkhof 2215/2216
- Propeller Presentation: Kirkhof 2250 (Grand River Room)
- ProfAI Studio - Make Better Bite-Sized Course Videos Faster: Joe Van Harken, Hans Dulimarta, Jaweher Hichri - Kirkhof 2259
- IT Services Showcase & Process Improvement Workshop: Tagny Daike, Jim Egan, Samantha Gorski, Lauren Glynn - Kirkhof 2263
- AI-Generated Feedback in VR Communication Training - Learning Analytics and Instructional Implications: Haixia Liu, Paul Hillman - Kirkhof 2266
- Transforming Classrooms with Wireless Sharing: John Klein (Project Management Office), Lauren Glynn (IT Services), Amanda Buday (CLAS): Kirkhof 2270
Poster Presentation Topics
- Building Student Innovation Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Manny Clouse
- Prosody Trainer: From Reading Science to Interactive Technology: Jennifer Gross
- Workday Data Conversion: Jon Dean, Nick Bromley, Ellie Ohm
- From Imaging to Identity: Modernizing Mac Deployment: Jeremy Flynn
- Using Propeller In Research, Teaching and Learning: Keifer McCrackin, Eric Bellmore
- GVSU’s Digital Accessibility Checklist: Tim Mohnkern and Student Accessibilty Resources team
- High Performance Computing (HPC) at GVSU: Samuel Nyarega, Michael Gairson, Keifer McCrackin
- Faculty Accessibility Toolkit: Less Overwhelm, More Accessibility with AI Support: Glenna Decker, Stephanie Balaskas, Barbara Stevens
- The Student Technology and Innovation Guild (STING): Hunter Bridwell, Erion Adams
- PSS Innovates: Technology in Action Across GVSU Professional Support Staff: L Dettling , Allison Bazaire
- Agentic AI-Powered Threat Detection & Response for Darknet Traffic: Mostafa El-Said, Pierette Renee Dagg
- Reimagining the Italian ‘Piazza’ Through Artificial Intelligence: Gisella Licara, Vince St. Germain , Kyle Macciomei
- Modernizing IT Inventory Management Through TeamDynamix and iPaaS Automation: L Dettling, Karen Burchard
- The Use of AI to Create a Teaching Assistant App in Nursing Education: Susan Piazza
- Every Employee is a Digital Publisher: Digital Accessibility Committee
- Utilizing Technology for Community-Based Conservation and Education: Peyton Baase, Alexandra Locher
- Innovating Educational Media at The Bridge: Preston Kodet, Ryan Conn
- Bridging Code and Creativity: Cross-Departmental Collaboration in Building a Student-Centered Render Farm: Julie Goldstein, Keifer McCracken
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