Where?
We’re thrilled to host this event at the luxurious W Dallas hotel in downtown Dallas, TX.
The W Dallas
2440 Victory Park Lane, Dallas, Texas, USA, 75219
Special D2L Rate – $289/night
Booking deadline: Mar 11, 2026
Upcoming In-Person Event
Southern Innovation Roundtable
March 26, 2026 - March 27, 2026 | Dallas, TX
Shaping the Future of Teaching & Learning — AI, Accessibility, and Assessment
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AI, Assessment, Accessibility
Explores how emerging technologies and inclusive design principles are reshaping evaluation, integrity, and digital access.
Engagement Across Modalities
Examines strategies that strengthen interaction and learning effectiveness in online, hybrid, and on‑site environments.
Institutional Insights & Opportunities
Surfaces shared takeaways and identifies future directions for collaboration, innovation, and strategic planning.
Collaborative Innovation Forum for Higher Education
The Southern Innovation Roundtable convenes academic and technology leaders from southern institutions for a focused, peer-driven dialogue on emerging priorities shaping higher education.
Designed as a highly interactive working session, this forum centers on practical strategies, institutional perspectives, and collaborative exchange across critical themes including artificial intelligence, assessment, accessibility, engagement, and modality innovation.
Participation is intentionally limited to support meaningful discussion and relationship building.
Why Attend?
This invitation-only experience is designed for:
- Academic Leadership
- Teaching & Learning Leaders
- Technology & Innovation Stakeholders
- Accessibility & Student Success Leaders
Institutions are encouraged to send 2-3 representatives to support cross-functional dialogue.
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Agenda
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Villa Azur (inside W Dallas)
Dinner
Join us for a hosted dinner at the hotel. Enjoy a relaxed evening, good food, and conversation with fellow attendees.
9:00 am – 9:30 am
Welcome Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast while we welcome everyone and briefly walk through the day. Attendees will also have a chance to introduce themselves.
9:30 am – 10:20 am
Session 1: Assessment in the Age of AI
Discuss how AI is changing assessment and share ideas with peers.
10:20 am – 10:30 am
Break
A short break to grab coffee and connect.
10:30 am – 10:40 am
Brief Presentation: WCET Literacies
A quick introduction to the WCET Literacies framework and its relevance for higher education.
10:40 am – 11:30 am
Session 2: Change Management
Share perspectives on navigating change, including AI adoption and digital accessibility.
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lunch
Lunch available for attendees
12:30 pm – 1:20 pm
Session 3: Interactive Learning
Explore ways to create more engaging and interactive learning experiences.
1:20 pm – 1:30 pm
Break
A quick pause before the next session.
1:30 pm – 1:40 pm
Brief Presentation: Interactive Learning with H5P
A short look at how interactive content can support engagement.
1:40 pm – 2:30 pm
Session 4: Modality & Credentialing Trends
Discuss emerging trends in program delivery and credentials.
2:30 pm – 2:50 pm
Break & Refreshments
Refreshments and a short break.
2:50 pm – 3:30 pm
Closing Session
Reflect on key themes from the day and share final takeaways.