DAY ONE Sessions – Wednesday, November 12, 2025
HESS Member Institutions & Elite / Platinum Business Partner Presentations
Registration begins on Tuesday, November 11 at 6:00pm EST.
PLEASE NOTE: Session times and locations are subject to change. All DAY ONE meals are in the Archibald Dining room and ALL sessions are in the West Tower Wing. All times are eastern time (EST). The Business Partner Showcase in Cochran will be open from 8:00am EST to 6:00pm EST on DAY ONE and DAY TWO as well as specified times slots below.
*Morning Break drinks and snacks will be available between 9:30am EST and 10:30am EST and afternoon break drinks and snacks will be available between 2:30pm EST and 3:30pm EST in the HESS Business Partner Showcase in Cochran.
Facility Map – The Galt House Hotel Meeting Spaces (subject to change)

Presentation Title
Breaking News: Boost Engagement & Success with AI in Higher Ed
Session Time
11:00 AM
Location
Dogwood
Brief Presentation Description
AI is revolutionizing higher education, boosting engagement for students, faculty, and staff. AI chatbots offer instant support, while AI-powered tools streamline workflows and provide data-driven insights to improve enrollment, retention, and student success. Discover generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and explore how these powerful AI tools can benefit your institution.
Presenter Type
Member Institution Presentation

Session Track
New & Emerging Technology
Lead Presenter Name
ANGELA JACKSON
Lead Presenter’s Email Address


