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IT Summit 2026

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 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Welcome
9:15 a.m. Keynote
10:00 a.m. Session 1
11:00 a.m. Session 2
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Session 3
2:00 p.m. Session 4
3:00 p.m. Session 5

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 28 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 Learn More

AI After the Prompt

AI & Intelligent Services Learn More

AI and Knowledge-Centered Success (KCS)

AI & Intelligent Services Learn More

Ansible for the Impatient

Infrastructure & Security Learn More

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

Collaboration Learn More

Beyond the Image: Using ThingLink to Create Interactive Learning

Teaching, Learning & Technology Practice Learn More

Blazing the Arizona.edu Trail: Lessons Learned

Digital Experience & Web Development Learn More

Build Automations That Actually Get Used

Teaching, Learning & Technology Practice Learn More

Building Sustainable Tech Teams With Students

Teaching, Learning & Technology Practice Learn More

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

AI & Intelligent Services Learn More

Creating a Living Campus Plan Using a GIS StoryMap

Digital Experience & Web Development Learn More

Cross-Unit Collaboration With UITS Resources: The AZPM Story

Collaboration Learn More

Digital Accessibility Tools - YuJa Panorama & DocHub

Teaching, Learning & Technology Practice Learn More

From Spreadsheets to Strategy: Building a Living Portfolio

Digital Experience & Web Development Learn More

Inside Specialized IT Services: A Conversation With the Sr. Directors

Collaboration Learn More

Integrating Next Steps Into UAccess Student Center

Digital Experience & Web Development Learn More

Learning Together: How Cohort-Based Programs Build Stronger Teams

Leadership & Professional Growth Learn More

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

AI & Intelligent Services Learn More

Real-Time Coordination Center – Technology Keeping Campus Safe

Collaboration Learn More

Research Technologies Catalog: Learn About Our Services and Infrastructure

Infrastructure & Security Learn More

Responsible AI Use

AI & Intelligent Services Learn More

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

Leadership & Professional Growth Learn More

Specialized IT Svcs in Action: Health Sciences & Clinical Community

Collaboration Learn More

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

Leadership & Professional Growth Learn More

Turning Risk Assessments into Actionable Insights

Infrastructure & Security Learn More

UA Next-Generation Network Core Infrastructure

Infrastructure & Security Learn More

What to Do With Shuffled Deck Chairs After Avoiding the Iceberg

Leadership & Professional Growth Learn More

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

Leadership & Professional Growth Learn More

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