Generation AI:
Empowering Creativity & Productivity Across Higher Education
A webinar series designed to help higher education decision-makers unlock AI-powered learning and work for everyone on campus.
Higher education is entering an era in which tools for creativity, productivity, and responsible AI are essential to helping every learner, educator, and staff member thrive. This webinar series is intended specifically for institutional decision makers who shape technology ecosystems across campus, including CIOs, IT leaders, deans, faculty development directors, student success leaders, marketing and communications teams, and administrators.
The AI-Enabled Institution: Reducing Friction, Unlocking Capacity, Driving Impact
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
8am PT | 9am MT | 10am CT | 11am ET | 4pm BST | 5pm CET
This session explores how AI-powered platforms can help higher education institutions cut through information overload, streamline workflows, and turn data and content into actionable insight. From faculty and student support to finance, operations, communications, leadership, and strategic planning, participants will see how AI can enhance productivity and decision-making across the entire institution—not just in the classroom.
For higher education leaders, the opportunity with AI extends beyond adopting new tools—it is about rethinking how work gets done across the institution. As demands on faculty, staff, and administrators continue to grow, institutions need to look strategically at where processes can be simplified, repetitive work can be reduced, and people can be empowered to spend more time on the work that requires their expertise, judgment, and creativity. This session will explore how AI can support a broader institutional strategy focused on working smarter, reducing friction and burnout, and creating more capacity to advance the institution’s most important priorities.
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A strategic webinar series designed for institutional leaders shaping the future of higher education through creativity, productivity, and responsible AI.
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Are Your Graduates Ready for the AI-Enabled Workforce?
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Are Your Graduates Ready for the AI-Enabled Workforce?
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Are Your Graduates Ready for the AI-Enabled Workforce?
In this session, attendees explored how rapidly evolving workforce expectations are reshaping higher education and why institutions must adapt to prepare students for AI-powered careers. The discussion highlighted the growing demand for graduates with hands-on AI experience, strong digital communication skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and the confidence to apply technology in real-world business scenarios.
Watch our on-demand session to discover how higher education institutions are embedding AI and creativity into teaching and learning to better prepare students for the future of work.
Our experts also explored how universities are helping students build authentic, portfolio-ready work, strengthen collaboration skills, and demonstrate career-ready capabilities through professional portfolios and applied learning experiences.
- Professor David Tann, PhD | Vice Provost (Technology) and Executive Dean of the School of Architecture, Computer and Engineering at the University of East London.
- Professor Sam Illingworth, PhD | Full Professor of Critical AI Literacy, Edinburgh Napier University, UK.
- Yiannis Maos, MBE | Co-Founder and CEO of Unloq, and Founder of TechWM.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Professor Sam Elkington, PhD | National Teaching Fellow/PFHE, Teesside University.
In this session, attendees explored how rapidly evolving workforce expectations are reshaping higher education and why institutions must adapt to prepare students for AI-powered careers. The discussion highlighted the growing demand for graduates with hands-on AI experience, strong digital communication skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and the confidence to apply technology in real-world business scenarios.
Watch our on-demand session to discover how higher education institutions are embedding AI and creativity into teaching and learning to better prepare students for the future of work.
Our experts also explored how universities are helping students build authentic, portfolio-ready work, strengthen collaboration skills, and demonstrate career-ready capabilities through professional portfolios and applied learning experiences.
- Matthew Rust | AVP Academic Success, Indiana University.
- Dr. Siobahn Day Grady | Associate Professor and Founding Director, Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Dr. Justin Hodgson | Associate Professor of Digital Rhetoric & Director Digital Gardener Initiative, Indiana University.
In this session, attendees explored how higher education institutions can prepare students with the AI experience, digital communication skills, and creative problem-solving abilities increasingly expected by employers.
Watch our on-demand session to discover how RMIT helps students develop the digital capabilities needed to confidently combine human skills, emerging technologies, and creative thinking to learn, innovate, communicate, and collaborate.
Our experts also explored how evolving workforce expectations are reshaping higher education, with industry perspectives from Avance Clinical highlighting the need for innovative learning models.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Associate Professor Clare Dyson | Director, Adobe Creative Campus , RMIT University.
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In-Person Roadshows
Check out our past 5 sessions in New York, Dallas, Tampa, Seattle, and Chicago.
New York
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
We partnered with New York University as university leaders gathered at Washington Square Park to explore the AI-driven era. Jennifer Sparrow, NYU’s Associate VP for Research & Instructional Technology and Chief Academic Technology Officer, shared her experiences working with Adobe and her vision for expanding access to digital tools.
Brian Johnsrud (Adobe) presented findings from Creativity with AI in Education, 2025, highlighting how AI is unlocking new levels of student success. Check it out here.
Deloitte’s Future of Work team explored workforce trends and skills predictions, fostering an engaging group discussion on career readiness.
Shauna Chung and Todd Taylor (Adobe) led an interactive workshop on Adobe Express and Acrobat AI Assistant, offering hands-on insights from faculty and student perspectives.
Dallas
Thursday, February 27, 2025
We gathered at The Mason Dallas with university leaders from Texas and beyond to explore the challenges and opportunities of the AI-driven era.
Dr. Asim Ali (Auburn University) shared insights into Auburn’s journey in fostering a creative campus culture and expanding access to digital tools.
Roger Lee (Adobe) presented findings from Creativity with AI in Education, 2025, exploring how AI is shaping the future of education.
Joshua Meredith and Christen Thomas (Deloitte) discussed workforce trends and strategies for preparing students for career success.
Todd Taylor (Adobe) led a session on leveraging AI-driven tools like Adobe Express and Acrobat AI Assistant for problem-solving and innovation in education.
Tampa
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
We gathered in Tampa as university leaders from Florida and beyond explored the challenges and opportunities of the AI-driven era.
Jennifer Sparrow (NYU) shared the importance of digital literacy and her journey in making NYU part of Adobe’s Creative Campus Community.
Chelsy Hooper (Auburn University) provided insights into Auburn’s approach to fostering a creative campus culture with Adobe.
Roger Lee (Adobe) presented findings from Creativity with AI in Education, 2025, exploring how AI is transforming education.
Joshua Meredith and Christen Thomas (Deloitte) discussed workforce trends and strategies for preparing students for career success.
Todd Taylor (Adobe) led a session on leveraging AI-driven tools like Adobe Express and Acrobat AI Assistant for problem-solving and innovation in education.
Seattle
Thursday, March 13, 2025
We gathered in Seattle as university leaders from Washington, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond explored the challenges and opportunities of the AI-driven era.
Clif Stratton (Washington State University) shared insights into WSU’s journey toward becoming a Creative Campus.
Brian Johnsrud (Adobe) presented findings from Creativity with AI in Education, 2025, highlighting AI’s role in shaping teaching and learning.
Joshua Meredith and Eileen Sullivan (Deloitte) discussed workforce trends and how institutions can prepare students for career success.
Shauna Chung (Adobe) demonstrated how AI-powered tools like Adobe Express and Acrobat AI Assistant are helping educators and students tackle complex challenges.
Chicago
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
We gathered in Chicago as university leaders from the Midwest and beyond explored the challenges and opportunities of the AI-driven era.
Sheneese Thompson (Howard University) shared insights on digital fluency and its role in solving complex challenges.
Brian Johnsrud and Roger Lee (Adobe) presented findings from Creativity with AI in Education, 2025, examining AI’s impact on teaching and learning.
Joshua Meredith and Clark Edwards (Deloitte) discussed evolving workforce trends and strategies for preparing students for career success.
Justin Hodgson and Shauna Chung (Adobe) demonstrated how AI-driven tools like Adobe Express and Acrobat AI Assistant are enhancing problem-solving and innovation in education.
