The greater Rochester area possesses a strong and engaged collection of higher education institutions. These organizations play an important role in training the future workforce and next generation of leaders. In addition, these educational institutions employ a significant number of people in the region. It is critical for the business community to maintain a close relationship with higher ed, and the EduTech Outlook is an event which provides this opportunity. From updates on projects and initiatives, to identifying emerging workforce trends, this annual event connects businesses and education leaders to discuss collaboration and engagement opportunities between the private and educational sectors.
With the rise in new technologies, the 2024 EduTech Outlook will include speakers on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. As these technologies become ever more important, hear from experts on how these technologies intersect with both business and higher education.
Join us on Friday, September 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., to hear from students and leaders from local higher education institutions about the outlook for higher education in the Rochester region.
Registration is requested by 1:00pm on Tuesday, September 24th
Agenda:
8:00am - Registration
8:30am - Welcome/Open Remarks
8:40am - Technology Keynote
- Kendra Ramick, Customer Engineer, Google
9:10am - Higher Education Leadership Panel Discussion
Moderator - Ryan Parsons, President, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
- Dr. Jeffery Boyd, President, Rochester Community and Technical College
- Dr. Lori Carrell, Chancellor, University of Minnesota Rochester
- Dr. Kenneth Janz, President, Winona State University
- Dr. Darren Row, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
9:40am - Break
9:50am - Technology Panel Discussion
- Brian Kronstedt, Senior R&D Manager, Boston Scientific Cardiac Diagnostics, Inc.
- Robert Morreale, Senior Division Chair for Immersive & Experiential Learning, Senior Administrator of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science AI Academy, Mayo Clinic
10:25am - Student Experience Panel Discussion
Moderator - Guy Finne, Director, Office for Academic Partnerships, Mayo Clinic
- Mackenzie Geijer, Nursing Major, Winona State University - Rochester
- Maggie Newhouse, Health Humanities Major, Spanish Major, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
- Shabnam Qader, Practical Nursing Major, Rochester Community and Technical College
- Joud Sakor, Health Sciences Major, University of Minnesota Rochester
10:55am- Closing Comments
*Additional contributors to be announced. Agenda subject to change.