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
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. Registration is free; come for the day or as you can!
Join us for the Summit as a presenter! Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to apply.
Help make the Summit a success by volunteering! Sign up and join the team behind the scenes.
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.
Coming Soon!
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
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
- Using AI to Enhance Finance Education & Busienss Plan Development: Raymond Higbea
- Developing and Integrating a Faculty-Built AI Simulation in Business Education: Meagan Knoll, Philip Lloyd, Kimberly Lowe, Justin Melick, Randi Jiang
- Retention by Design: Turning Everyday Signals into Student Success: Summer Jackson, Justin Louder, Blackboard Reps
- Behind the Firewall: The Threats Got Smarter: Greg Vedders
- Presentations of MGT 346 Top XR or AI Projects: Paul Hillman and GVSU Students
- Using Agentic AI to Scale Scholarship: Zach DeBruine
- WCAG 2.1AA: A Guide to Accessible Content: Folu Olajide and Tim Mohnkern
- When Effort Stops Meaning Something (and How to Get It Back): Arya Jadhav
- IT Services Showcase & Process Improvement Workshop: Tagny Daike, Jim Egan, Samantha Gorski. Lauren Glynn
- AI-Generated Feedback in VR Communication Training - Learning Analytics and Instructional Implications: Haixia Liu, Paul Hillman
- ProfAI Studio - Make Better Bite-Sized Course Videos Faster: Joe Van Harken, Hans Dulimarta, Jaweher Hichri
Poster Presentation Topics
- Building Student Innovation Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Manny Clouse - IT Innovation + Research
- Prosody Trainer: From Reading Science to Interactive Technology: Jennifer Gross
- Workday Data Conversion: Jon Dean, Nick Bromley, Ellie Ohm - IT Enterprise Applications
- From Imaging to Identity: Modernizing Mac Deployment: Jeremy Flynn - IT Enterprise Architecture
- Using Propeller In Research, Teaching and Learning: Keifer McCrackin, Eric Bellmore - IT Academic Research and Computing
- GVSU’s Digital Accessibility Checklist: Tim Mohnkern and Student Accessibilty Resources team
- High Performance Computing (HPC) at GVSU: Samuel Nyarega, Michael Gairson, Keifer McCrackin - IT Academic Research and Computing
- Faculty Accessibility Toolkit: Less Overwhelm, More Accessibility with AI Support: Glenna Decker, Stephanie Balaskas, Barbara Stevens - IT eLearning Technologies
- The Student Technology and Innovation Guild (STING): Hunter Bridwell, Erion Adams - IT Innovation + Research
- 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
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