Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Attend The Engage Summit

​Higher ed doesn’t need another conference. It needs a reset.

The Engage Summit, presented by Element451, is where higher ed leaders stop talking about AI—and start building with it. It’s not about dashboards. It’s about designing a new kind of team: one that includes digital coworkers who don’t burn out, don’t miss follow-ups, and don’t need a desk.

Here are the top 5 reasons Engage isn’t just an event—it’s a movement.

1. Experience the Shift from Tools to Teammates

This isn’t a tech showcase. It’s a blueprint for transformation.

At Engage, you’ll see how AI is evolving from utility to workforce. You’ll explore how institutions are deploying digital admissions agents, AI-powered success coaches, and task-specific teammates that work 24/7 to scale outreach, decision support, and engagement.

This is your chance to see AI agents in action—and reimagine how your institution operates.

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2. Engage with Industry Leaders and Visionaries

Engage speakers aren’t just talking about transformation—they’re leading it. This year’s lineup is stacked with trailblazers including:

• Ardis Kadiu, CEO of Element451, on the rise of the digital workforce
• Kostas Karadimitriou, PSG’s AI + LLM technology leader, on what’s next for GenAI
• Amanda Gulley, Chief of Product and Experience Design at Arizona State University, on driving institutional change through human-centered design
• Dr. Susan Bowen, VP & COO at Durham Tech, on scaling with AI at the community college level

These sessions will shift your mindset—and fuel your next move.

3. Get Hands-On With the Future of Higher Education

Engage is built for action, not just inspiration.

Workshops are designed to help you start building your AI strategy in real time—from designing your first digital agent to mapping how AI can reduce manual work across departments. You’ll leave with real tools, frameworks, and plans to bring home to your team.

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4. Connect with the People Who Get It

Engage brings together the most forward-thinking minds in higher ed—from VPs of enrollment to AI-curious marketers, student success leads, and tech-savvy presidents. These aren’t passive attendees. They’re builders, doers, and early adopters.

Expect thoughtful conversation, honest Q&As, and an Enrollify podcast studio buzzing with creators capturing it all live.

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5. Learn Big, Play Big

At Engage, the connections don’t end when the sessions do. This year’s after-hours lineup is designed to spark conversation, fuel creativity, and deliver just the right dose of fun. 

• Summer Vibes Sunset Social (poolside + rooftop = instant connection)
• Minted Moments: Art After Dark at the Mint Museum (cocktails + creativity)
• Casino Night (because why not go full Vegas for the closing party?)

This isn’t an awkward ballroom conference. It’s energy, momentum, and a community worth building with.

Join us in Charlotte This June

The Engage Summit is a comprehensive event that combines insightful content, skill-building opportunities, and community engagement. It’s an essential gathering for those committed to advancing their institutions through the strategic application of AI in higher education.

Don’t just keep up—lead the way. Register now for the Engage Summit and be part of the movement shaping the future of student success.