Everyone’s talking about AI but how do you actually get started? Watch an unscripted conversation between two AI experts, Jeff Brown, VP of Data & Analytics at Avaap, and Dave Kieffer, Principal Analyst at The Tambellini Group, as they unpack the promise, pitfalls, and practical paths forward for artificial intelligence in higher education. Whether you’re a CIO seeking clarity, an IT leader exploring your institution’s readiness, or a Workday customer wondering how built-in AI capabilities apply to you, this session will help you move from buzzwords to action.

In this session attendees learned:

• The truth behind common AI myths and why it’s not as new as it seems
• Clarification on key terms: machine learning, generative AI, LLMs, and AI agents
• What Tambellini sees in the market vs. what Avaap sees on the ground
• Low-barrier, minimal investment ways to get started with AI today
• Where AI investments are paying off the most in higher ed
• The difference between AI embedded in platforms like Workday vs. custom use cases
• Responsible AI and the growing importance of governance