About The Program
The Fall Higher Education CIO Congress brings together 75 senior technology leaders from colleges and universities to address generative AI, cybersecurity, and student success. Sessions deliver practical strategies to strengthen finances, modernize IT, and advance digital transformation. Join us this November to connect with peers and shape the future of higher education technology.
Applications close on October 6.
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Topics of Discussion
Moving Beyond AI Pilots to Scalable Adoption
This will explore how technology leaders are developing governance frameworks, identifying high-impact use cases, aligning stakeholders, and building the infrastructure needed to support institution-wide AI initiatives while balancing innovation, security, and risk.
Strengthening Institutional Resilience Against Ransomware
Examine strategies for strengthening cybersecurity posture, including layered defenses, identity and access management, backup and recovery planning, incident response readiness, and campus-wide awareness efforts to ensure continuity of operations and rapid recovery in the event of an attack.
Building a Modern Data Strategy for Higher Education
Explore how higher education organizations are breaking down silos, improving data quality, and enabling analytics that directly support institutional goals such as enrollment, retention, and financial sustainability.
IT Modernization on Limited Budgets
Examine practical approaches to prioritizing modernization efforts, leveraging cloud and SaaS solutions, reducing technical debt, and demonstrating ROI for incremental transformation initiatives.
Technology Strategies for the Demographic Cliff: Supporting Enrollment, Retention & Student Success
With shifting demographics and declining traditional student populations, institutions must rethink how technology supports recruitment, retention, and student success.
Managing the AI Explosion: Governance, Security & Institutional Readiness
Explore how higher education leaders are developing AI policies, managing risk, and building the infrastructure needed to safely and effectively integrate AI into teaching, learning, and operations.
Accessibility by Design: Meeting Compliance Mandates While Improving the Digital Experience
Explore how institutions are embedding accessibility into procurement, design, and development processes to ensure inclusive access while improving usability for all users.
Managing Workforce Fatigue in Lean IT Environments
IT teams in higher education are under increasing pressure from constant change, limited staffing, and expanding responsibilities. Examine strategies for reducing burnout, improving workload balance, leveraging automation, and building sustainable team structures that support long-term resilience.
Identity, Fraud & Digital Trust in Higher Education
Explore approaches to securing digital identities, detecting fraud, and building trust in online systems across the campus ecosystem.
IT Governance That Works: Prioritization, Alignment & Decision-Making in Complex Institutions
Focuses on building governance models that improve transparency, align technology investments with institutional strategy, and enable faster, more informed decision-making.
88% of delegates said this is the best event they’ve attended all year
Past Keynote Speakers
A dynamic roster of keynote speakers drives innovation at our congress events. Discover thought leaders and game-changers whose invaluable insights foster growth and excellence in each of our delegates.
Phoenix College, Arizona
University of Vermont, Vermont
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Arkansas
Past Speakers
Pima Community College, Arizona
University of Arizona Global Campus, Arizona
University at Buffalo, New York
Delgado Community College, Louisiana
University of Vermont, Vermont
University of Wyoming, Wyoming
Southeastern University, Florida
University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado
Yavapai College, Arizona
The Schedule
Event Registration
Opening Keynote
Strategy Session/Business Meeting
Afternoon Refreshments and networking
Strategy Session/Business Meeting/Round tables Discussions/Workshops
Free time
Welcome drinks and Dinner
Networking Breakfast
Morning Keynote/Panel Session
Strategy Session/Business Meeting
Morning Refreshments and networking
Strategy Session/Business Meeting
Workshop/Roundtable disccussions
Networking Luncheon
Roundtables/Business meetings/Workshops
Afternoon refreshements and netwotking
Strategy Session/Business Meeting
Closing Day keynote
Free time
Networking Drinks and Dinner
Morning Refreshments and networking
Workshop/Roundtable disccussions
Brunch
Strategy Session/Business Meeting
Closing Keynote
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Delegate Testimonials
This is a great opportunity to network with peers to discuss issues and solutions at the executive level but also how it affects students.
The event provides a great opportunity to network with other technology leaders in higher education. The pace of the event allows attendees time to ask questions and discuss with peers. Meeting with vendors one to one is a better experience than when going to a trade show and trying capture information there. Overall an excellent experience!
This has been one of the best conferences I have attended. The speakers are great and the networking with others in Higher Ed has been wonderful.
In addition to amazing thought provoking sessions, the networking opportunities at RTM Higher Ed events are the best I’ve ever experienced. I have made some great connections and friendship's with other IT leaders in Higher Ed.