EdTech Conferences
The Future of HigherEd: Moving Beyond the Legacy ERP to Agentic Innovation
As I’ve done in past years, I was invited to attend the Ellucian Live 2026 conference. This year, I was drawn to Ellucian’s evolving vision and roadmap, and I wanted to share a few observations. For decades, higher education institutions have operated within a “maze” of complex, highly customized systems. While functional, these environments have ... The Future of HigherEd: Moving Beyond the Legacy ERP to Agentic Innovation Read More
AACRAO’s Evolving Landscape: Signals from the Exhibit Floor
The last time I walked the floor at an AACRAO Annual Meeting, my world was measured in transcripts and registration deadlines. Back then, I was working in the registrar’s office at a Canadian university. My mission in the exhibit hall was purely practical: I was looking for tools to solve the immediate headaches of student ... AACRAO’s Evolving Landscape: Signals from the Exhibit Floor Read More
Reflections on Alliance 2026: Data, Reality, and the Future of HigherEd IT
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending HEUG’s Alliance 2026 conference in Orlando, Florida. It was a milestone event for the ListEdTech team; marking our second year with a booth, my first time attending the conference, and my very first keynote presentation. The energy at the Orlando World Center Marriott was incredible, and the ... Reflections on Alliance 2026: Data, Reality, and the Future of HigherEd IT Read More
Tracking HigherEd Tech Trends Through Educause Exhibitor Data
A Brief History of Our Analysis Since 2021, ListEdTech has analyzed the Educause exhibitor floor to better understand how product categories evolve year after year. This long-term tracking provides a unique lens on the education technology landscape, highlighting not just who’s exhibiting, but what kinds of solutions vendors prioritize. In our previous analyses, we focused ... Tracking HigherEd Tech Trends Through Educause Exhibitor Data Read More
D2L Fusion 2025: Key Takeaways from the Solutions Spotlight
At the D2L Fusion 2025 conference in Savannah, Georgia, the company shared a wide range of updates—new features, AI-powered tools, and continued efforts to support both education and workforce learning. Here’s a quick roundup of what stood out from the Solutions Spotlight. 1. New Features and Platform Enhancements D2L rolled out several updates to Brightspace ... D2L Fusion 2025: Key Takeaways from the Solutions Spotlight Read More
