Digital Universities US 2024 | Times Higher Education | 6 May 2024 | Washington University in St. Louis, 1 Brookings Dr, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA

Inside Higher Ed and Times Higher Education are excited to convene the third installment. The event brings together leading voices on the digital transformation of higher education to discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with a digital-first future.

While the ever-accelerating pace of digital transformation creates innumerable opportunities for students, faculty and staff, it also raises questions on the accessibility and equitability of digital experiences.

Agenda themes:
• Innovate teaching, learning and assessment
• Create a human-centered student experience
• Accelerate the digital campus
• Transform the research experience

What to expect:
Conference:
• Four stages of new perspectives with the US’s brightest and best
Workshops:
• Practical advice and tips to get you to the heart of the discussion
Roundtables:
• Expert-led discussions on the future of a digital-first education
Opening night:
• A chance to meet with speakers, partners and fellow attendees

2024 Speakers

Badri Adhikari
Associate Professor, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Asim Ali
Executive Director of the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, Auburn University

Simeon Ananou
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, Stony Brook University

Tom Andriola
Vice-Chancellor for Information Technology and Data, and Chief Digital Officer, University of California, Irvine

Joey Avraham
Senior Account Executive, Microsoft

Brian Beatty
Professor of Instructional Design and Technology, San Francisco State University

Racheal Brooks
Director of Quality Assurance Implementation Solutions, Quality Matters

Jill Buban
Chief Growth Officer, EdPlus at Arizona State University

Karen Cangialosi
Director, Every Learner Everywhere

Yinlin Chen
Assistant Director, Center for Digital Research and Scholarship, Virginia Tech University Libraries

Helen Cocks
Head of Digital Strategy and Engagement, University of Exeter

Lauren Coffey
Reporter for Technology and Innovation, Inside Higher Ed

Eliza Compton
Content Curator for THE Campus, THE

Trey Conatser
Director, Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching, University of Kentucky

Sara Custer
Editor-in-Chief, Inside Higher Ed

Flower Darby
Associate Director of the Teaching for Learning Center, University of Missouri

Betsy DiSalvo
Associate Professor, School of Interactive Computing, Georgia Institute of Technology

Michelle Fischthal
Vice Chancellor of Institutional Innovation and Effectiveness, San Diego Community College District

Colleen Flaherty
Senior Editor, Special Content, Inside Higher Ed

Nadia Ghasedi
Associate University Librarian for Special Collections, Preservation, and Digital Strategies, Washington University in St. Louis

Lev Gonick
Chief Information Officer, Arizona State University

Michelle Guittar
Head of Instruction and Curriculum Support, Northwestern University Libraries

Alyssa Hacker
Faculty Member, Midlands Technical College

Randolph Hall
Professor and Director, University of Southern California

Martina Hansen
Senior Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer, University of Maryland Global Campus

Steve Harmon
Executive Director, Georgia Tech

Reggie Hill
Vice Chancellor for Strategic Enrollment and Career Advancement, University of Missouri–St. Louis

David Ho
Vice President of Content Strategy and Innovation, Inside Higher Ed

T. Lynn Hogan
Assistant Provost, Florida State University

Jesse Homan
Senior Solutions Architect, EducationDynamics

Lisa Hunt
Dean of Academic Services, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

Jason Johnston
Executive Director of Online Learning and Course Production, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

J. W. Jones
North American Director of Strategic Partnerships, InPlace Software

Jeff King
Assistant Vice President for Transformative Learning, University of Central Oklahoma

Andrea Krussel
Director of Education and Workforce Development, Washington University in St. Louis

Albert Lai
Chief Research Information Officer in the School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis

Matt Larcin
Senior Instructional Designer, University of California, Los Angeles

Doug Lederman
Editor and Co-founder, Inside Higher Ed

Cynthia Lindstrom Marich
Executive Director, Office of Health Information and Data Science, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Megan Linos
Director of Digital and Online Teaching, Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation, University of California, Irvine

Leo Lo
Dean and Professor, College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences, University of New Mexico

Martha Madkins
Associate Provost for Digital Instruction, Morehouse College

Melissa Mahan
Associate Vice Provost of Academic Innovation, University of Texas at San Antonio

Raye Mahlberg
Assistant Vice President for Learner Experience, Nightingale College

Dan Maranan
Executive Director, Washington University in St. Louis

Timothy McGeary
Associate University Librarian for Digital Strategies and Technology, Duke University

Marquise McGriff
Assistant Director of Career Pathways – AI, University of Florida

Barbara Means
Principal Learning Sciences Researcher, Digital Promise Global

Cynthia Mendoza
Interim Vice President for Technology and Chief Information Officer, Morgan State University

Amanda Miller
Director of the Career Center, University of La Verne

Natalie Murray
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Texas Austin

Amber O'Casey
Online Learning Coordinator, Alamo Colleges District

Jeffrey Olsen
President, Nightingale College

Jennifer Pahlka
Founder, Code for America

Beatriz Palacios
Director of Educational Innovation and Digital Learning Director, Tecnológico de Monterrey

Liz Paushter
Director of Education Innovation and Learning, Bentley University

Philip Payne
Chief Data Scientist and Associate Dean of Health Information and Data Science, Washington University in St. Louis

Jamie Ramacciotti
Director of Global Events, THE

Briana Randall
Executive Director, Career & Internship Center, University of Washington

David Reed
Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives, University of Florida

Michael Reese
Associate Dean, Johns Hopkins Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation

Vetta Sanders Thompson
Professor of Racial and Ethnic Diversity, Washington University in St. Louis

Dorris Scott
Academic Director of Data Studies, Washington University in St. Louis

Said Sewell
Director of Academic, Research and Student Success, Atlanta University Center Consortium

Kim Siegenthaler
Associate Vice-Chancellor for Academic Innovation, The City University of New York

Laura Swofford
Director of Marketing and Communication, Washington University in St. Louis

Emily Thompson
Director of Online Programs, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

LaChun Tiller
Online Program Manager for Marketing and Enrollment, eSpelman, Spelman College

Tiffany Townsend
Vice President of Organizational Culture and Chief Diversity Officer, Purdue Global

Lewis Tuthill
Regional Subscriptions Director, Times Higher Education

Maurice Tyler
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, Bowie State University

Kelly Walker-Moseley
Director of Industry Relations, Washington University in St. Louis

Nathan Watson
Associate Vice President, Online Enrollment Experience, Lindenwood University

Keith Webster
Dean of University Libraries, Carnegie Mellon University

Scarlett Yeo
Communications Advisor, University of Exeter

2024 Partners

THEMATIC PARTNER:
• The Wall Street Journal

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY PARTNER:
• Turnitin

CONTENT PARTNERS:
• Education Dynamics
• InPlace
• University of Exeter

ENGAGEMENT PARTNERS:
• Perlego
• Enabuu Services Company