SUNY Tech Talks Schedule
Please see the schedule below for details of each month’s talk, a link to download the .ics file to add the event to your Outlook or Google calendar. Please see the Past Webinars/Recordings page for the links to the recordings from past months.
Questions? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with Kris Lynch, Technical Programs Manager at the SUNY CPD, at 315-214-2428 or krista.lynch@suny.edu.
SUNY Tech Talks – May 2026
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern
Link to add the event to your Outlook Calendar.
Link to add the event to your Google Calendar.
From AI Pilots to Enterprise Impact: Scaling AI Across Higher Education
Join Microsoft and Solliance for a strategic session designed for higher education leaders looking to move beyond early AI experimentation and drive institution-wide impact.
As AI adoption accelerates across campuses, many institutions are navigating the shift from isolated pilots to scalable, secure, and sustainable enterprise solutions. In this session, Microsoft will outline what defines a “frontier” institution in the AI era, how universities are progressing along their AI journey, and why Azure’s AI platform is uniquely positioned to support this transformation. You’ll also learn how Azure AI Foundry enables institutions to build, deploy, and manage AI solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing campus systems.
Building on this foundation, Microsoft partner Solliance will share practical guidance on turning strategy into execution. This includes how to establish an AI Center of Excellence, how to transition from tools like Copilot and Copilot Studio to enterprise AI solutions, and how to align architecture, data, and governance for long-term success.
Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to scale AI responsibly and effectively, unlocking value across teaching, research, and operations.
Agenda
Microsoft: Setting the Foundation
- The evolving role of AI in higher education
Defining the “frontier” institution: what leading universities are doing differently - Mapping the AI journey: from experimentation to enterprise scale
- Why Azure AI for higher education: platform capabilities and differentiation
- Introduction to Azure AI Foundry and integration with existing campus ecosystems
- Real-world examples of AI and digital transformation in higher ed
Solliance: From Strategy to Execution
- What an AI Center of Excellence (CoE) is—and how to stand one up
- Moving from Copilot and Copilot Studio to enterprise AI with Microsoft Foundry
- How to select the right approach based on institutional maturity
- Common AI adoption patterns and challenges across higher education
- Why data readiness, architecture, and governance are critical to success
Who should attend:
Digital and IT leaders across SUNY institutions responsible for AI strategy, data, architecture, and innovation initiatives.
SUNY Tech Talks – June 2026
We will not have a SUNY Tech Talks in June 2026 due to the SUNY Technology Conference. Please visit the Microsoft Exhibitor Booth while you are at STC. If you haven’t registered for the STC yet, you can do so here. We will be back in July 2026.
SUNY Tech Talks – July 2026
Wednesday, July 29th, 2026, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern
Agenda to be announced.
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