Overview

Beyond the Slide Deck

The AI ScreenShare was a collaborative, interactive pre-conference session designed to move beyond theoretical discussions of Artificial Intelligence and into practical, real-world application. Rather than a traditional presentation format, it served as an "unconference" style showcase where participants shared the actual artifacts, workflows, and demonstrations they had developed using AI tools.

The goal was simple: put it up on the screen. Participants walked their peers through what they built, what worked, what didn't, and what they'd do differently. This was the session where the real learning happened.

At a Glance

  • Monday, June 8
    1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday, June 9
    9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Format
    Unconference / Interactive
  • Attendance
    50 Participants
  • Audience
    CIOs, CISOs & IT Leaders
What It Achieved

Core Objectives

Peer-to-Peer Learning

Attendees saw exactly how colleagues at peer institutions were implementing AI in their specific environments. No vendor pitches — only real deployments from people facing the same constraints.

Artifact Sharing

The room moved from "talking about AI" to "showing AI." Participants shared tangible outputs: code reorganized by AI, automated reports, custom security scripts, and more.

Use Case Discovery

Emerging trends and successful patterns in AI adoption across higher education surfaced organically, giving every attendee practical benchmarks to bring back to their campus.

How It Ran

Format & Structure

Interactive Demos

Participants put their work up on the screen and walked the room through specific use cases — live demos of tools and presentations of completed AI-driven projects.

Unconference Style

The session was flexible and organic. Rather than overprogramming the time, it provided a dedicated space that acted as a catalyst for conversation — and the participants themselves shaped the flow.

Candid Conversation & Q&A

Some of the best moments came after the screen went dark — informal discussion about the nuances of releasing new tools and functionality, the real friction of institutional adoption, and what Carlos types into his Telegram chats late at night. (IYKYK.)

Who Was There

The Audience

The AI ScreenShare brought together 50 CIOs, CISOs, and IT leaders who were actively managing the integration of AI within their institutions. The intentionally small format ensured every participant had a chance to contribute, ask questions, and engage in real conversation — not just observe.