After a successful inaugural year, the GV Technology Summit returns in 2026! This year’s Summit will take place on November 3, 2026 at the Allendale/Valley 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.

Missed 2025? Check out some event highlights! 

Ready to register, present, or volunteer at the 2026 GV Technology Summit? Get started here!

Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Location - Allendale/Valley Campus:
Kirkhof Center 
 

GV Technology Summit Schedule:*
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.: Event Opens, Registration
9:00 - 9:15 a.m.: Event Welcome (Grand River Room) 
9:15 - 9:50 a.m.: Keynote Presentation, Dr. Imran Mazid (Grand River Room) 
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.: Lighting Roundtables (Grand River Room)
11:00 a.m.  - 12:00 p.m.: Poster Presentations, Technology Tours (Pere Marquette Room, designated tour locations) 
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch (Grand River Room) 
1:15 - 2:30 p.m.: Concurrent Breakout Sessions (Kirkhof Center) 
2:45 - 3:45 p.m.: Panel Discussion (Grand River Room) 
3:45 - 4:00 p.m.: Closing Remarks and Next Steps  (Grand River Room) 

* Schedule is submit to adjustment. 

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Imran Mazid as the keynote speaker for the 2026 GV Technology Summit.

An Associate Professor in the School of Communications at Grand Valley State University and this year’s recipient of the Pew FTLC Teaching with Technology Award, Dr. Mazid is recognized for his innovative, student-centered approach to integrating technology in the classroom.


Learn more abot Dr. Mazid