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Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Join us for the 14th annual IT Summit at the University of Arizona Student Union Memorial Center Ballroom.

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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
9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Keynote Desireé Reed-Francois
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
Desireé Reed-Francois
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 Speaker

Explore 30 sessions across six tracks. Select a session below to view presenter information, descriptions and full session details.

A Centralized Approach to AV Technology

Teaching, Learning & Technology Practice

10:00–10:45 a.m. · Sabino

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AI After the Prompt

AI & Intelligent Services

3:00–3:45 p.m. · Catalina

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AI and Knowledge-Centered Success (KCS)

AI & Intelligent Services

10:00–10:45 a.m. · Catalina

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Ansible for the Impatient

Infrastructure & Security

1:00–1:45 p.m. · Rincon

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Arizona: Assemble! The Origin Stories of Teams That Don’t Exist on the Org Chart

Collaboration

2:00–2:45 p.m. · Santa Rita

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Beyond the Image: Using ThingLink to Create Interactive Learning

Teaching, Learning & Technology Practice

11:00–11:45 a.m. · Sabino

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Blazing the Arizona.edu Trail: Lessons Learned

Digital Experience & Web Development

11:00–11:45 a.m. · Kachina

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Build Automations That Actually Get Used

Teaching, Learning & Technology Practice

3:00–3:45 p.m. · Sabino

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Building Sustainable Tech Teams With Students

Teaching, Learning & Technology Practice

2:00–2:45 p.m. · Sabino

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Code as Design, Design as Code: Next-Gen Workflows

Digital Experience & Web Development

3:00–3:45 p.m. · Santa Rita

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Creating a Living Campus Plan Using a GIS StoryMap

Digital Experience & Web Development

1:00–1:45 p.m. · Kachina

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Cross-Unit Collaboration With UITS Resources: The AZPM Story

Collaboration

11:00–11:45 a.m. · Santa Rita

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Digital Accessibility Tools – YuJa Panorama & DocHub

Teaching, Learning & Technology Practice

1:00–1:45 p.m. · Sabino

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From Spreadsheets to Strategy: Building a Living Portfolio

Digital Experience & Web Development

10:00–10:45 a.m. · Kachina

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Inside Specialized IT Services: A Conversation With the Senior Directors

Collaboration

10:00–10:45 a.m. · Santa Rita

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Integrating Next Steps Into UAccess Student Center

Digital Experience & Web Development

2:00–2:45 p.m. · Kachina

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Learning Together: How Cohort-Based Programs Build Stronger Teams

Leadership & Professional Growth

1:00–1:45 p.m. · Tucson

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Meet VANA: Bringing AI-Powered Chat Support to U of A

AI & Intelligent Services

11:00–11:45 a.m. · Catalina

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New Features of Zoom

AI & Intelligent Services

2:00–2:45 p.m. · Catalina

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Push-Button DevOps

Digital Experience & Web Development

2:00–2:45 p.m. · Rincon

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Research Technologies Catalog: Learn About Our Services and Infrastructure

Infrastructure & Security

3:00–3:45 p.m. · Kachina

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Responsible AI Use

AI & Intelligent Services

1:00–1:45 p.m. · Catalina

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Speaking the Same Language: How Appreciation Styles Shape IT Team Culture

Leadership & Professional Growth

11:00–11:45 a.m. · Tucson

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Specialized IT Svcs in Action: Health Sciences & Clinical Community

Collaboration

1:00–1:45 p.m. · Santa Rita

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The Invisible String: Viewing Life’s Setbacks as a Growth Opportunity

Leadership & Professional Growth

10:00–10:45 a.m. · Tucson

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Turning Risk Assessments Into Actionable Insights

Infrastructure & Security

10:00–10:45 a.m. · Rincon

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UA Next-Generation Network Core Infrastructure

Infrastructure & Security

11:00–11:45 a.m. · Rincon

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VANA Hands On Chat Lab

AI & Intelligent Services

3:00–3:45 p.m. · Rincon

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What to Do With Shuffled Deck Chairs After Avoiding the Iceberg

Leadership & Professional Growth

3:00–3:45 p.m. · Tucson

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When the Answer Isn’t Yes: Building Trust in IT Conversations

Leadership & Professional Growth

2:00–2:45 p.m. · Tucson

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