UTO Events

This month, Dr. Jeffrey Kaplan will share his latest research, The GREAT Value Migration, and examine what the capabilities are within an organization and measuring its ability to execute the strategy. This talk examines how the role and expectations of IT are changing. He will delve into what these changes mean to IT executives and aspiring IT professionals, as well as the changing role of IT from the consumer perspective.   

Learning(Hu)Man 2020 is an experimental fusion of hands-on learning, storytelling, tech hacks and the good kind of shenanigans. In short, it’s total camp. Summer camp! This weeklong series of events will convene a global community of education changemakers to push the creative envelope for how we serve students and advance learner success. Interactive experiences led by a cohort of camp counselors (read: education and industry leaders) will uncover best practices in learning design, edtech tools and development and emergent thinking around the art of the possible -- all with the shared mission for enabling student success in all of its dimensions.

The world’s next best innovations will be built by teams lead by project managers like you. This is why the ASU PM Network’s mission includes helping project management professionals connect to learn about the latest methods, trends and technologies. Join ASU and VPMMA along with other practitioners to be inspired, hear expert advice on the best ways to implement projects, learn about the latest technologies, and celebrate teams that have implemented new innovations.

   As the follow up to the ASU IT Community gathering Empower, Engage will continue the work and momentum of the ideas presented in May. UTO will take to an online, open space where colleagues will be able to apply their skills and passions in order to walk away with something concrete. Engage will once again help UTO reimagine how it can more fully serve Arizona State University in the months and years ahead. 

Dr. Gillian “Gus” Andrews, author of Keep Calm and Log On, presents the key ideas of her book with this digital mindfulness workshop.In this workshop, Gillian will guide participants through a close look at the details of mobiles and social media that wreck our attention. She will talk about what exactly it is that these apps and devices do, so she can identify when new ones are trying to take advantage of our attention. Then, taking an inventory of our social media use, Gillian will examine what we can change in our settings and device use, and what we can leave behind. She will look into ways that make your digital life more secure and can also break addictive online habits. 

The annual Smart Region Summit, convened by ASU and a diversity of partners, focuses on the application of new technologies, systems, and innovation strategies, which could be directed to the idea of the “smart city and region.” This calendar of events aimed at elected officials, civic leaders, businesses, technology firms, and community non-profits engaged in the advancement of the greater metro and the 22 cities in the Phoenix MSA. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the latest developments in smart city / region / campus technologies and connect with experts in the field. Together, we’re creating the future of smart regions.  

Arizona State University Technology Office's fourth annual ASU Data Conference will be held in November 2020! This event brings together data practitioners of various experience levels and specializations to share data innovations, develop skills, and recognize achievements. Sign up now to get more information before it is announced to the public.  

Cybersecurity is about proactive protection. Being proactive means understanding emergent trends and challenges -- and strategizing accordingly. The 2021 ASU Partner to Protect Arizona Unconference will convene and engage a community of cybersecurity professionals, practitioners, partners, and champions. This momentum is designed to bring a panoramic view of the top incoming threats and opportunities each one of us has in front of us to reduce risk. And, this is our opportunity to step out of our day-to-day to collaborate across sectors on strategies and solutions.