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
Make IT Count – Lessons Learned From Doing More With Less
Session Time
3:00 PM
Location
Dogwood
Brief Presentation Description
In an era of shrinking teams and stagnant budgets, university IT departments are being asked to do more with less. This session explores practical strategies for maximizing impact, streamlining operations, and fostering innovation despite limited resources. Hear how we’ve learned to prioritize effectively, leverage automation, and build cross-campus partnerships that amplify your department’s value—without burning out your team.
Presenter Type
Member Institution Presentation
Session Track
IT Executive Leadership
Lead Presenter Name
Willie George
Lead Presenter’s Email Address
Co-presenter
Jim Avery
Co-presenter Email #1
