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Engage Summit 2025 Preview Special

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In this special conference preview episode, hosts Ardis Kadiu and JC Bonilla take listeners behind the scenes of Element451's upcoming Engage Summit, a three-day intensive gathering of 600+ higher education leaders focused on building the AI workforce. The episode breaks down the conference's "AI powered, people focused" theme while exploring how institutions are moving from AI-curious to AI-native mindsets. The hosts discuss their individual presentations, from AGI's impact on knowledge work to practical vibe coding sessions, providing insight into the cutting-edge AI strategies that will shape higher education's future. This episode is essential for understanding where the industry is heading and how leaders can prepare for an agentic world.

Opening and Conference Introduction (00:00:00)

Introduction to Engage Summit: June 24-26 in Charlotte, North Carolina
600+ in person, and 2000+ virtual higher education leaders gathering for three-day intensive
Theme: "AI-powered, People-Focused"

The Origin Story and Philosophy of Engage Summit (00:02:51)

Conference designed as industry event, not just Element451 user conference
Evolution from bleeding-edge technology focus to AI-centered programming
Connection between Engage Summit and Enrollify Podcast network
"AI powered, people focused" approach to conference design

Conference Structure and Design Strategy (00:09:23)

Day 1-2: Open to entire higher education industry
Day 3: Deep dive for Element451 customers only
Goal: Attendees leave with campus-ready agent playbooks
50+ sessions across multiple tracks with virtual streaming option

Keynote Speakers and Strategic Sessions (00:13:18)

Dr. Kosmas Karadimitriou from PSG: "Agents shifting from tool to teammate"
Presidential POV panel on AI-powered resilience in uncertain times
Crisis communications using AI for rapid deployment
Focus on real-world applications and expert commentary

Ardis Kadiu's Conference Presentations (00:22:57)

Product keynote: 60-minute preview of AI agents and platform transformation
Vibe coding session: Building functional apps using natural language
Deep research tools: First agentic capabilities now available
AGI discussion: What happens when AI outperforms humans at intellectual tasks

JC Bonilla's Conference Sessions (00:32:25)

Market research calibration with Tambolini research
AI maturity models for higher education with Doc Smith
Advanced ChatGPT features lightning talk
Focus on change management fatigue and resource-trapped institutions

The Evolution of AI's Role in Higher Education (00:30:47)

Discussion of AI as enabler vs. replacement in 2025-2026 timeframe
Productivity boost and value creation in near term
Student experience improvements through AI integration
Moving beyond "AI will take your job" to practical implementation

Conference Wrap-Up and Registration (00:40:13)

Virtual attendance available at engage.element451.com
All sessions will be recorded and made available post-conference
Positioned as one of most advanced AI conferences in higher education
Emphasis on practical sessions with real use cases

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Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Ardis Kadiu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/
https://twitter.com/ardis

Dr. JC Bonilla
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/
https://twitter.com/jbonillx

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Attend the 2025 Engage Summit!
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

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