Join Us March 19 for Tech Xperience 2026

Information Technology Services (ITS) is thrilled to host the third annual Tech Xperience event! Join us as we showcase the latest technology innovations and initiatives from students, faculty and staff. This event provides an exciting platform to foster collaboration, give momentum to new ideas and encourage knowledge sharing within our campus community.

Attend in person for a chance to win cool prizes! Can't make it in person? No problem, join us online!

REGISTER TODAY AND BE PART OF THE XPERIENCE

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
• Time: 1:30-4:30 p.m. 
• Location: Teaching Lab 1053 & Zoom

Schedule:

1:30 p.m. | Welcome Address 

Dr. Sharyne Miller
Associate Vice Chancellor & Chief Information Officer 

Tom Kell
Technology Assistant Center Manager

1:40 p.m. | Using Adobe Express to Enhance the Learning Experience

Dali Hiltebeitel, Tom Dorgan & Dr. Chris Stuart
Faculty & Staff Presenters

Learn how Adobe Express can enhance course design and student engagement. This session features a real-world Canvas course example and explores ways to personalize content using built-in design tools. Discover how Adobe Express fits into the broader teaching toolkit to help create visually engaging and accessible learning materials.

2:10 p.m. | Engage UNCW: Building Engaged Bridges Between Students, Faculty & Community

William Leroy & Gene Felice
Faculty & Staff Presenters

Discover Engage UNCW, a new online platform powered by GivePulse that connects students, faculty, and community partners in meaningful ways. This session showcases how the platform supports collaboration, internships, events, and more, while also visualizing engagement data in clear, impactful ways. Learn how Engage UNCW is helping bridge campus and community connections across Wilmington.

2:40 p.m. | Break

2:45 p.m. | Client Relation Improvements at TAC

Edward Falco & Brayden Christiana
Student Presenters 

Take a closer look at recent improvements at the Technology Assistance Center (TAC), including the launch of a new client sign-in system. Led by student developers, this session highlights how these updates enhance the daily experience for TAC clients while supporting smoother operations behind the scenes.

3:15 p.m. | Exploring Data with JupyterLab & Copilot: A Secure Workflow for Data Analysis & Developing Practical Python Skills

Seth Thompson
Staff Presenter

Modern data analysis requires both powerful tools and strong safeguards. This presentation introduces a workflow that combines JupyterLab, a leading platform for code-driven analysis, with Microsoft Copilot operating under enterprise-grade security and privacy protections. Attendees will see how this integrated approach can support writing Python code, exploring datasets, and documenting analytical workflows in a secure environment that aligns with the university’s data-protection requirements. The session will include a practical demonstration of real Python analysis examples developed in JupyterLab, illustrating how Copilot can assist with explanations, troubleshooting, and iterative improvement throughout the analytical process.

3:50 p.m. | Modern Reporting, Automation & AI Support

Yves Mfitumukiza Ndayisaba
Student Presenter 

This presentation will highlight how UNCW Facilities uses data to monitor campus energy usage, identify operational efficiencies, and support informed decision‑making. See how the presenter translates meter data and building system information into clear insights for the Facilities teams. This presentation will also show how modern reporting tools and Microsoft Copilot help streamline our workflows while maintaining data privacy and security, an important focus for IT organizations.

4:20 p.m. | Closing Address & Raffle Winners

Tom Kell 
Technology Assistant Center Manager

Have Questions? Contact us!

If you have questions about the event, please contact the Tech Xperience Planning Team at techxperience@uncw.edu.