AI PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Learn how to design and run AI systems for enrollment and student success.

Monday, June 15 · 11 :00 AM - 4:30 PM · Charlotte, NC.
Open to all higher ed professionals. No Summit registration required.

YOUR AGENTIC CAMPUS STARTS HERE

Practical AI training for a new way of working in higher ed

A Method Worth Taking Home
You'll leave with a clear method for building toward the Agentic Campus — where AI agents handle the routine work of outreach, follow-up, and data analysis so your team can focus on students.

Beyond the Basics
Most AI training introduces concepts and stops there. This workshop is built around application — how agentic AI works in practice, and how to bring it into your institution in a way that scales.

You'll earn a verified microcredential to add to your LinkedIn profile and professional portfolio.

Built Around Real Scenarios
After a kickoff panel, you'll dig into realistic situations alongside peers — collaborative, discussion-based learning designed to make you more effective at the work that moves students forward.

what to expect

How the day is designed

Kickoff Panel: Building AI-Native Institutions

11:00 AM — A shared framework for the day, led by Element451's founders and AI leadership. Everyone starts from the same place.

State of AI

12:30 PM — A grounded look at where agentic AI stands today — what's ready, what's overhyped, and what the next 12 months will bring for higher ed.

Building Your Agent & AI Workflow

1:30 PM — A practical method for designing agents that connect to real institutional data and take real action — not just automate tasks.

Connecting Agents to Digital Ecosystems

2:30 PM — How to link your campus systems to the external data your agents need to operate effectively across the enrollment journey.

Choose Your Path

3:30 PM — Three concurrent tracks: Pilots to Practice, Agent Risk & Responsible AI, or AI Analytics. Pick the one that fits your institution's next step.

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BUILT FOR HIGHER ED PROFESSIONALS

For the people driving admissions, enrollment, and student success

Any Role, Any Department

Admissions, enrollment, student success, marketing, IT, or institutional leadership — if you’re responsible for how your institution connects with and supports students, this workshop was built with your work in mind.

No Technical Background Needed

Curiosity and a willingness to engage are the only prerequisites. The sessions are built to develop real capability, starting from wherever you are today.

Ready to Go Deeper

Already experimenting with AI at your institution? This is where you move from scattered efforts to a coherent, scalable approach — one your whole team can build on.

FAQs

Do I need to be an Element451 customer?
No. The workshop is open to any higher ed professional — you don't need to use our platform to benefit from the curriculum.

What's the format?
The half-day opens with a panel session for the full cohort, then moves into hands-on afternoon sessions. The final block offers three concurrent tracks — you choose the one that fits your institution's priorities.

Can I attend without registering for the full Summit?
Yes. The workshop runs on Monday, June 15 — the day before Engage Summit — and the registration stands on its own.

Can I bring my team?
Yes, and we'd encourage it. Teams that attend together leave with a shared framework and language, which makes it much easier to act on what you learned when you're back on campus.

Is this worth the investment?
The workshop is $350. You'll leave with a clear method, practical skills, and a peer network you can put to work the same week.

The people in the room make the difference

A Cohort, Not a Classroom
The workshop brings together higher ed professionals from institutions across the country — people navigating the same pressures and building toward similar goals. Sessions are designed to be conversational and collaborative, so you're learning with your peers.

Connections that Carry Forward
Some of the most valuable moments happen between sessions — comparing approaches, trading ideas, and finding out you're not alone in the challenges you're facing. You'll leave with a network of people who are on the same path.