Designing the AI Ready Campus: A Practical Path for K12 and Higher Education

Jun 18, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST

Here's what we talked about

Education leaders are under pressure to prepare students for an AI driven workforce, but many institutions are still missing the structure to make AI learning practical
- Attendees will discuss where AI interest is outpacing curriculum, faculty readiness, infrastructure, and hands on access for students
- The group will explore how schools and universities are defining AI readiness in ways that connect academic learning to future workforce expectations
Moving beyond isolated pilots requires a clearer path for scaling AI programs across classrooms, labs, departments, and campuses
- Discussion will focus on how institutions are thinking about starter environments, dedicated AI labs, and broader Centers of Excellence
- Insight Public Sector, Intel, and Lenovo will help frame what a phased approach can look like when teams need to balance ambition, budget, staffing, and operational complexity
Faculty enablement is becoming one of the biggest barriers to sustainable AI adoption
- Attendees will share where instructors need more support, training, curriculum, and confidence to bring AI into the learning experience
- The conversation will explore how modular curriculum and train the trainer models can help institutions build AI literacy without putting the full burden on individual faculty members
AI learning environments need to be consistent, secure, and manageable enough for IT teams to support at scale
- The group will unpack what it takes to standardize AI optimized devices, workstations, software stacks, and classroom environments without creating new operational strain
- Discussion will include how education teams are evaluating performance, security, governance, and policy alignment as AI becomes part of everyday teaching and research
Equitable access is becoming central to AI strategy, not a secondary consideration
- Attendees will discuss how campus size, funding models, device access, and local resources can create uneven student exposure to AI tools
- The group will explore practical ways to expand hands on AI experiences across K12 and higher education while keeping programs sustainable and accessible

Event Partners

Lenovo

Lenovo is a global technology organization specializing in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of consumer electronics, personal computers (PCs), software, and IT infrastructure solutions.

Intel

Intel Corporation is a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing and technology solutions. Intel designs and produces advanced microprocessors, integrated graphics, chipsets, and other computing components that power a wide range of devices, from personal computers and data centers to networking, artificial intelligence, and edge computing systems.

Insight Enterprises

Insight Enterprises, Inc. is a Fortune 500 solutions integrator helping organizations accelerate their digital journey to modernize their business and maximize the value of technology. Insight’s technical expertise spans cloud and edge-based transformation solutions, with global scale and optimization built on 33+ years of deep partnerships with the world’s leading and emerging technology providers.

Guest Speakers

Carm Taglienti LinkedIn

Chief Technology Officer at Insight Public Sector

Carm has more than 25 years of experience as a cloud computing, data science, data analytics and data management expert. As a Chief Technology Officer for Insight Public Sector, he focuses on cloud-based business solutions across multiple industries and technical domains. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Northeastern University Khoury College of Computer Sciences and the College of Professional Studies teaching graduate courses in data science, cloud computing and analytics. Carm is a published author and speaks at industry and technology events.

BWG Connect

Enterprise IT Subject Matter Expert

Our moderator brings decades of experience leading infrastructure, cloud transformation, and enterprise technology strategy across finance, media, publishing, and healthcare sectors. They have overseen IT infrastructure, large-scale digital transformation, and DevOps initiatives for some of the world’s most complex enterprise organizations, bridging strategy and execution to deliver measurable business impact. Their deep expertise ensures every discussion is grounded in real-world insight and informed by a career at the forefront of technological change.

Hernan Londono Ph.D. LinkedIn

Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist at Lenovo

Dr. Hernan Londono currently serves as Lenovo’s Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist. He is a distinguished leader in technology and education, known for his expertise in innovative academic solutions, cybersecurity, and strategic technology advancement. With over two decades of experience as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in higher education, he has a proven track record of driving impactful change.

Event Moderator

Carm Taglienti LinkedIn

Chief Technology Officer at Insight Public Sector

Carm has more than 25 years of experience as a cloud computing, data science, data analytics and data management expert. As a Chief Technology Officer for Insight Public Sector, he focuses on cloud-based business solutions across multiple industries and technical domains. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Northeastern University Khoury College of Computer Sciences and the College of Professional Studies teaching graduate courses in data science, cloud computing and analytics. Carm is a published author and speaks at industry and technology events.

BWG Connect

Enterprise IT Subject Matter Expert

Our moderator brings decades of experience leading infrastructure, cloud transformation, and enterprise technology strategy across finance, media, publishing, and healthcare sectors. They have overseen IT infrastructure, large-scale digital transformation, and DevOps initiatives for some of the world’s most complex enterprise organizations, bridging strategy and execution to deliver measurable business impact. Their deep expertise ensures every discussion is grounded in real-world insight and informed by a career at the forefront of technological change.

Hernan Londono Ph.D. LinkedIn

Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist at Lenovo

Dr. Hernan Londono currently serves as Lenovo’s Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist. He is a distinguished leader in technology and education, known for his expertise in innovative academic solutions, cybersecurity, and strategic technology advancement. With over two decades of experience as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in higher education, he has a proven track record of driving impactful change.

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