Higher Education Data Webinars & Industry Events
Where to find Gray DI at upcoming webinars, events and conferences.
Higher Education Data Webinars
Gray DI hosts monthly data-driven webinars for higher education leaders looking to optimize program portfolios.
Higher Education Demand Trends (Monthly Webinar)
- 2 PM - 3 PM ET
- Webinar
- Bob Atkins, Founder, Gray DI
News From the Front:
Professors Using AI
- 2 PM - 3 PM ET
- Webinar
- Jenny Allert, DNP, RN Department Chair Metropolitan State University, Denver
- Dr. Susan Citrak Assistant Professor Chemical & Biological Sciences Youngstown State University
Join us for a candid conversation with faculty members who have brought AI tutors into their classrooms. They’ll share how students actually used the technology, what worked, what surprised them, what challenges came up, and what they wish they had known sooner. You’ll leave with practical best practices for using AI tutors in ways that support learning, protect faculty intent, and help students engage more deeply with course material.
Monthly Demand Trends
in Higher Education
Every month, we release the latest data on a free webinar. Gray DI covers on-campus and online programs ranging from bachelor to doctoral degrees.
Previous Events & Resources
Explore recordings from previous Gray DI webinars, as well as other resources.
5 Emerging Programs to Watch in 2026
Each year, our Emerging Programs session sparks new ideas, new conversations, and new possibilities for institutions across the country.
2026 Master Class Series
Gain a competitive edge and boost enrollment with Gray Decision Intelligence’s Master Class in Data-Informed Program Decisions.
Grow Grow Grow Podcast Series
This podcast turns the spotlight on the success happening in higher education. Guests are true leaders in higher ed and have made a major impact on campus.
Industry Events
Connect with our team at these upcoming industry events.
The AIR Forum, the annual conference of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR), is the largest global gathering of higher education professionals who build and support data-informed decision cultures.
AIR Forum includes more than 200 presentations by colleagues and thought leaders representing all sectors of higher education and a Networking Hub & Exhibit Hall featuring the latest tools and resources to support data use for decision-making. The 4-day conference presents a unique opportunity to network with peers, share best practices, and learn from practical workshops and sessions led by the field’s leading experts. AIR Forum is the “must attend” event for both seasoned and early-career professionals.
Join us at the University at Buffalo for the IHE US AI Summit 2026, where leaders from higher education, industry and policy will come together to shape the future of artificial intelligence in the service of society.
At a defining moment for AI, this summit moves beyond theory to focus on action – exploring the governance frameworks, cross-sector partnerships and practical decisions required to advance trustworthy, responsible AI.
High-level panels, applied case studies and collaborative discussions will examine how AI can strengthen public infrastructure, expand economic opportunity and enhance human creativity while delivering measurable public value.
The 2026 Joint Councils Meeting will take place at the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor. This event is reserved for members of the Council of Instructional Affairs (CIA), Council of Student Affairs (CSA), and Council of Workforce Education (CWE) and their invited guests.
The annual conference is CAUBO’s flagship professional development event. It brings together Canadian university administrators working in a variety of functional areas including finance, human resources, treasury, procurement, facilities, internal audit, risk management and IT.
The Mackinac Roundtable on Talent is a one-of-a-kind gathering dedicated to cross-sector dialog and collaboration to advance student outcomes.
This event brings together business leaders with college presidents from nearly 40 states to spark innovation, problem solving, and partnerships in preparing graduates from small private universities and colleges to succeed in the 21st century workplace.
This convening is designed for leaders who recognize that incremental change is no longer sufficient. It offers space for honest reflection, peer learning, and strategic alignment grounded in the realities facing regional public universities and focused on decisions academic and student affairs leads must make now.
Established in 1941 by Schiller Scroggs and Henry Bennett of Oklahoma State University, the National Conference of Academic Deans (NCAD) is the nation’s oldest organization dedicated to addressing current issues and challenges in higher education administration. The annual conference offers a refreshing alternative to tightly packed seminar schedules, creating space for both high-quality programming and meaningful connection. Alongside engaging sessions, NCAD is known for its valuable “corridor conversations,” where academic leaders exchange ideas, share experiences, and build lasting professional relationships.
NACUBO believes that colleges and universities are at a crossroads and facing an enormous amount of uncertainty. Keeping their missions front of mind—both on campus and to the public—will be pivotal to weathering the storm and reinforcing their value to their students. The mission of NACUBO is to support these higher education institutions in their work. NACUBO is working to provide the support and solutions institutions need now.
The CAO and CBO—together—must develop and execute a clear strategy, align priorities and resources, and innovate. To better understand and support this relationship, AASCU and the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) will bring CAOs and CBOs together to gain practical tools and to have deep conversations about the unique economic challenges—and opportunities—facing higher education institutions.
The CACUBO Annual Conference, held each fall, is one of the premier higher education events in the region. For staff at all levels in college and university business offices looking for a valuable, high-quality higher education conference, CACUBO’s Annual Conference provides a setting for networking, as well as presentations and seminars to share information on important professional development topics.
The Annual Conference is also an outstanding and affordable way for all levels of higher education accounting professionals to earn CPE credits. Attendees of the CACUBO Annual Conference can also visit the exhibits of our event sponsors and access additional resources from this group of industry-leading, higher education business partners and companies. Sessions will include updates on current policies or requirements, or basic information.
This event provides an opportunity for professionals and technology providers around the world to network, share ideas, grow professionally, and discover solutions to today’s challenges.
The California Association for Institutional Research (CAIR) is dedicated to the fostering of unity and cooperation among persons having interests and activities related to institutional research and/or planning in California institutions of postsecondary education. CAIR provides a forum for the dissemination of information and interchange of ideas on problems of common interest in the field of institutional research.
This year’s theme, “Building Places of Promise: Unlocking Student Success,” will focus on strengthening student success through a holistic, mission-driven approach that addresses the complete student experience from pre- enrollment through graduation. It will prioritize understanding who students are and what they bring to campus, fostering environments that promote psychological safety and belonging, and making inclusive excellence a practical reality instead of just a concept. The Institute will emphasize cross-departmental collaboration, particularly between academic and student affairs, to develop integrated programming that serves the whole student and intentionally prepares them for career readiness. It will help institutions demonstrate their value proposition by aligning campus outcomes with student expectations and measuring success through meaningful metrics that tell a compelling story to stakeholders. Through this comprehensive framework, the Institute aims to revitalize higher education’s fundamental purpose: building strong institutions that produce successful students who benefit their communities and the nation.
Designed for Vice Presidents, Deans, and Directors of Student Success, this year’s event turns insight into action. Through interactive workshops and candid ‘Success Spotlights’, we translate real student perspectives into your practical playbook for retention, wellbeing, and career readiness.
Informed by Inside Higher Ed’s Student Voice survey, conversations will move beyond theory and tackle what students really need, when they need it.
Designed for Vice Presidents, Deans, and Directors of Student Success, this year’s event turns insight into action. Through interactive workshops and candid ‘Success Spotlights’, we translate real student perspectives into your practical playbook for retention, wellbeing, and career readiness. Informed by Inside Higher Ed’s Student Voice survey, conversations will move beyond theory and tackle what students really need, when they need it.
The Annual Meeting Program Planning Committee has identified the theme, Exploring New Frontiers in Accreditation, for the 2026 SACSCOC Annual Meeting. SACSCOC will be sharing additional details as planning progresses.
This event centers on advancing institutional excellence and student success through innovative accreditation practices, featuring a prominent Student Poster Presentation showcase for undergraduate and graduate research. It serves as a key venue for higher education leaders to engage with peer evaluators and commissioners to discuss evolving regulatory requirements and educational quality standards.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Gray DI webinars cover strategic data analysis for higher education, including academic program evaluation, student demand trends, and competitive market analysis. Frequent topics include using labor market statistics to align curricula with employer needs, identifying high-growth degree programs, and optimizing institutional efficiency through data-informed decision-making.
Yes, Gray DI records webinars. Registered attendees receive a link to the recording and presentation slide deck via email shortly after the live event. Many past sessions are also archived and accessible through the Gray DI website’s resources section.
Gray DI data sessions are designed for higher education leaders and decision-makers, including college and university Presidents, Provosts, Deans, and Chief Financial Officers. They are also highly beneficial for institutional research professionals, enrollment managers, and strategic planners who need actionable data to manage academic portfolios and drive institutional growth.
Gray DI’s standard webinars are free of charge as part of our commitment to sharing market insights with the higher education community.