2025 HESS Conference Schedule – DAY ONE

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)
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Presentation Title
Degrees of Separation: Why Non-Credit Learning is Closer Than You Think
Session Time
4:00 PM
Location
Dogwood
Brief Presentation Description
As private colleges and universities increasingly turn to non-credit learning to expand access, drive revenue, and meet evolving workforce needs, the challenge lies in scaling these offerings without compromising quality or the student experience. In this session, we’ll explore how D2L’s Brightspace equips institutions with the tools and flexibility to grow and sustain impactful non-credit programs by accelerating content development with AI, designing interactive, accessible, and engaging experiences directly within the platform. Combined with built-in ecommerce capabilities, seamless LMS delivery, and integrated micro-credentialing, Brightspace provides an end-to-end solution that supports the entire learner journey. Join us to see how Brightspace is helping Hess institutions scale growth and impact.
Presenter Type
Business Partner Presentation
Sponsor
Business Partner Sponsor
D2L
Session Track
New & Emerging Technology
Lead Presenter Name
Greg Sixt
Lead Presenter’s Email Address