2026 Creating Futures Through Technology Conference
Conference focused on accessible, student-centered technology and content in education.
Sessions (52)
Early Arrival Registration for Tuesday Attendees and Sponsors
Exhibit Hall Setup by Sponsors | Closed to Attendees
Institutional Research Data Conference (Data Contacts | Audit | CIRE)
Commission on Proprietary Schools & College Registration
MC4 Meeting
President's Meeting Space
Beverages / Snacks (cinnamon rolls, various snack bars) - sponsored by CareerTeam
Vendor Showroom Open
Mixer - Entertainment, Hors d'oeuvres, Bar (Sponsored by Howard Technology Solutions)
Goodbye VPN Hello SASE- The Next-Gen Access Evolution
How AI and Automation will Transform the Student Experience
Institutional Research Data Conference (Data Contacts | CIRE | Audit)
Progress Over Perfection: Building Accessible, Student-Centered Technology and Content
The AI Powered Campus: Cisco Pods Driving the Next Wave of Student Success
Think Like a Hacker: Strengthening School Cybersecurity Through Real-World Insight
Beverage Station (LOCATION CHANGE)
Amazon Expectations vs. Campus Reality: Closing the Gap with Data-Driven Solutions
Beyond the Dial Tone: AI Enhanced Engagement for Today's Students
Cisco XDR + SPLUNK = SOC of the Future
Compliance as Care: Civil Rights Oversight That Supports Institutions
Keeping Higher Ed's admissions process S.A.F.E. from fraud applicants in real-time
Opening Keynote Luncheon
How Mississippi Colleges Become Engines of Regional Competitiveness in the Age of AI
Fortinet Secure LAN: The Backbone of Your Business
From Policy to Practice: A Human-Centered Framework for Responsible AI Integration in Higher Education
How VoIP Phone Systems are Evolving with the Discontinuation of POTS Lines
Mississippi AI Collaborative: Building Workforce-Ready Communities
Reducing Complexity in Digital Signage with Newline
Smarter Insights, Stronger Futures: How Career Team and AccelerateMS are Transforming Career Readiness Across Mississippi
Beverages / Snacks (Gourmet Popcorn Station) - sponsored by Extron
From Advisory Committee to Action: Improving Industry Engagement to Enhance the Student Experience through NSF EPIIC
Navigating the New Virtualization Landscape with HPE
Secure Backup, Simplified
Seeing Clearly: Observability in IT for Higher Ed with Splunk & ThousandEyes
Use Case Development and Solutions in the Operational Organizations of Mississippi
Beyond The Classroom: Immersive Projection Applications for Higher Education
Cohesity 5 Steps to Cyber Resilience
Cyber Security Building a Better Stack
Helping Learners Tell Their Story: Showcasing Skills Through Digital Learner Records.
Statewide Collaboration that Works
Vendor Showroom Reception
Vendor Breakdown - Ballroom Closed
Academic Technologies: Vendor Provided (TBD)
Fortinet: Vendor Provided (TBD)
Higher Ed Student Safety: A Real Life Case Study
Securing Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Threats
Building the AI-Ready Campus: Mississippi Higher Education
From Purchase to Performance: Why IT Belongs at the Table
MAIN and the Future of Human-Centered IT: Aligning AI, Education, and Workforce Strategy
Mass Notification and Emergency Management Solutions
Closing Keynote Luncheon
MAIN (Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network): Where We Are and Where We’re Going