The University of New Mexico’s annual Tech Days, hosted by the Office of the Chief Information Officer, is set for Thursday and Friday, April 17-18, at the Student Union Building.
Tech Days offers an exclusive opportunity to participate in no-cost sessions, discussions, and hands-on demos of current and future technological innovations at the University.
This free event offers UNM students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to learn about and participate in current and future campus technologies through sessions, discussions, and hands-on demonstrations. Registration is available at Tech Days. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. The deadline to register is Friday, April 4.
This year’s event will highlight timely topics, strongly focusing on artificial intelligence. AI continues to expand across industries, revolutionizing various sectors. The keynote address, delivered by University Libraries Dean Leo Lo, who will introduce the concept of AI literacy—what it means, why it matters and how it applies to the challenges and opportunities facing higher education.
A dedicated track within the Tech Days program will explore the grant-funded New Mexico Open Educational Resources (OER) program. The OER track, available in a hybrid format, will feature faculty members who have developed OER through grant funding. Sessions will cover how they curated, selected and incorporated new pedagogical strategies.
OER allows faculty to customize curricula to meet the needs of New Mexico students better using local and culturally relevant examples and innovative technology. Attendees will learn how OER is making college more affordable while helping reduce withdrawal and failure rates.
Many sessions will cater to technical and non-technical audiences, covering topics such as Smartsheet, Excel, data analysis tools and key technological enhancements on campus. With more than 45 hands-on and classroom presentations, attendees will gain insights into the latest technologies and productivity tools.
As in past years, the event will feature a sponsor showcase in the SUB Ballroom, where representatives from major technology vendors working with UNM will be available to answer questions about their products and services. Vendors will also offer giveaways and prizes at their booths and presentations. Meals and coffee breaks will be provided throughout both days.
For the full program and schedule, visit TechDays.unm.edu. For questions or more information related to Tech Days, email itevents@unm.edu
