[CoIT-PrivateHigherEd] Call for Proposals - 2026 Oklahoma Higher Education IT Summit

[Sonya Watkins]

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The OSRHE Council on IT (CoIT) Professional Development Subcommittee is pleased to announce the Call for Proposals<https://energyconferencenetwork.swoogo.com/itsummit2026/CFP> to present at the upcoming 2026 Oklahoma Higher Education IT Summit. This event is a unique opportunity for information technology professionals across the state's higher education institutions to share their knowledge, experiences, and strategies with their peers.

Event: Oklahoma Higher Education IT Summit
Theme: Navigating the Next Horizon for a Resilient, Intelligent, and Human-Centered Institution
Date: May 18-19, 2026
Proposal Submission Deadline: February 20, 2026
Location: University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK


The 2025 summit focused on "Navigating the Future" and emerging trends. This year, we evolve from navigation (planning) to integration and action (building, securing, and delivering value). We are seeking proposals that move beyond "what's coming" and focus on "how we get it done." We want to hear your stories of implementation, your strategies for integration, and the practical lessons you've learned. If your team has built, secured, or delivered a project that aligns with our theme, we encourage you to submit a proposal for one of the following four tracks:

Track 1: The Resilient Institution
This track focuses on the practical, foundational work of modernizing the institution's core technology to be Seamless, Secure, & Scalable. We are looking for presentations on:

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Cloud strategy (public, private, hybrid) and data center modernization.
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Network upgrades (e.g., Wi-Fi 6E) and managing distributed infrastructure.
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Practical "how-to" sessions on embedding security into all IT operations.
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Implementing Zero Trust concepts, identity and access management (IAM), governance and risk (GRC), incident response planning, and security awareness training.

Track 2: The Intelligent Institution
This track focuses on harnessing data and AI to drive institutional effectiveness, from the classroom to the back office. This is the home for AI, BI, and application strategy. We are looking for presentations on:

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ERP modernization strategies and managing third-party application ecosystems.
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Integrating data into a cohesive whole: API strategy, the "composable" enterprise, and creating a single view of the student.
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Data integration projects and building institutional BI/analytics platforms.
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Practical AI integration strategies, data governance, building effective dashboards, and "how-to" sessions on using analytics tools.

Track 3: The Human-Centered Experience (HX)
This track focuses on designing and supporting a seamless, accessible, and intuitive digital journey for students, faculty, and staff. We are looking for presentations on:

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Moving from Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to Experience Level Agreements (XLAs).
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Business Relationship Management (BRM) fundamentals and co-creating value with academic units.
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Innovative service desk models, digital accessibility strategies, and academic technology support.
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Classroom and collaboration technologies, personalized learning initiatives, supporting data-intensive research (HPC), VR/AR lab case studies, and innovations with the LMS.

Track 4: The Value-Driven IT Organization
This track focuses on the "business of IT," covering the leadership, strategy, finance, and talent required to run a modern IT organization effectively. We are looking for presentations on:

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Leadership development, managing hybrid/remote teams, and talent retention.
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Cultivating a "T-shaped" workforce (deep technical skills + broad soft skills) and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
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IT financial planning, operational sustainability, vendor and contract management, and service lifecycle management (ITSM).
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Strategic planning, governance, and process/project innovations.

How to Submit
Access the online submission form:  CALL FOR PROPOSALS: 2026 Oklahoma Higher Ed IT Summit<https://energyconferencenetwork.swoogo.com/itsummit2026/CFP>
Submission deadline: February 20, 2026

We look forward to your proposals and to building a valuable professional development event for our Oklahoma higher education IT community.
Thank you,
Professional Development Committee
Council on Information Technology
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