IT Summit 2026 Welcome and Keynote
Schedule
IT Summit 2026 Agenda
A full day of learning, conversation and connection with the University of Arizona IT community.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Registration/Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Welcome
Elliott C. Cheu, Ph.D.
Chief Information Officer
Distinguished Professor of Physics
Chief Information Officer
Distinguished Professor of Physics
9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Keynote
Desireé Reed-Francois
R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics
R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Session 1
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Session 2
12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch
Thank you to our Lunch co-sponsors ANM + Splunk
1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Session 3
2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Session 4
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
Session 5
3:45 – 4:15 p.m.
Networking Reception/Prize Drawing
2026 IT Summit Keynote Speaker
Desireé Reed-Francois
R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics
University of Arizona
Join us for a keynote featuring Desireé Reed-Francois, a nationally recognized leader whose strategic vision has helped advance competitive excellence, academic achievement and long-term growth at Arizona Athletics.
Meet the Keynote SpeakerExplore 30 sessions across six tracks. Select a session below to view presenter information, descriptions and full session details.
Arizona: Assemble! The Origin Stories of Teams That Don’t Exist on the Org Chart
Collaboration Watch Learn MoreBeyond the Image: Using ThingLink to Create Interactive Learning
Teaching, Learning & Technology Practice Watch Learn MoreBlazing the Arizona.edu Trail: Lessons Learned
Digital Experience & Web Development Watch Learn MoreBuilding Sustainable Tech Teams With Students
Teaching, Learning & Technology Practice Watch Learn MoreCode as Design, Design as Code: Next-Gen Workflows
Digital Experience & Web Development Watch Learn MoreCreating a Living Campus Plan Using a GIS StoryMap
Digital Experience & Web Development Watch Learn MoreDigital Accessibility Tools – YuJa Panorama & DocHub
Teaching, Learning & Technology Practice Watch Learn MoreFrom Spreadsheets to Strategy: Building a Living Portfolio
Digital Experience & Web Development Watch Learn MoreInside Specialized IT Services: A Conversation With the Senior Directors
Collaboration Watch Learn MoreIntegrating Next Steps Into UAccess Student Center
Digital Experience & Web Development Watch Learn MoreLearning Together: How Cohort-Based Programs Build Stronger Teams
Leadership & Professional Growth Watch Learn MoreResearch Technologies Catalog: Learn About Our Services and Infrastructure
Infrastructure & Security Watch Learn MoreSpeaking the Same Language: How Appreciation Styles Shape IT Team Culture
Leadership & Professional Growth Watch Learn MoreThe Invisible String: Viewing Life’s Setbacks as a Growth Opportunity
Leadership & Professional Growth Watch Learn MoreWhat to Do With Shuffled Deck Chairs After Avoiding the Iceberg
Leadership & Professional Growth Watch Learn MoreWhen the Answer Isn’t Yes: Building Trust in IT Conversations
Leadership & Professional Growth Watch Learn MoreIT Summit is a professional development opportunity exclusively for University of Arizona employees.