The Drivestream Summit @AI World October 13th - 16th

An exclusive summit of networking, learning, and executive interaction at the Drivestream Nobu Penthouse Suite, Nobu Hotel, inside Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.

This gathering offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders and peers for learning, collaboration and innovation. Engage in insightful discussions and educational exchange of ideas.

Where Leaders Connect

Networking with Purpose. Learning with Impact.

Time	Title	Description
8:30 - 9:00	Breakfast	Experience a morning of indulgence with breakfast at the suite.
9:00 - 10:00	AI 101: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence	Cut through the buzz and see what AI really means for higher education. This session breaks down core concepts like predictive analytics, chatbots, and automation in plain language, with examples tied to HR, finance, and student services. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of AI basics and practical steps to start applying them at your institution.
10:15 - 11:15	The AI-Enabled Institution: What does it mean for America’s Schools of Learning?	AI assistants, skills matching, and predictive analytics are transforming how colleges recruit, support, and retain talent, while giving finance leaders sharper tools for smarter decisions. In this forward-looking panel, HR and finance executives share real use cases, future plans, and lessons for balancing automation with the human touch in higher education.
11:30 - 12:30	One Cloud, One Campus: Building a Unified ERP + HCM Strategy for Higher Ed	Moving finance, HR, and student systems to the cloud is powerful, but the real impact comes when they work together. This session shows how institutions are aligning financial management, workforce planning, and compliance in one strategy. Discover how integrated approaches reduce redundancy, streamline payroll, and increase agility across the entire campus.
12:30-1:30	Lunch	Indulge in a crafted lunch. Top off your your meal with an array of desserts.
1:30 - 2:30	Wave 1 Student Cloud Institutions: Progress and Student Experience Update	What does it really take to modernize the student experience in the cloud? Hear directly from the first institutions to implement Student Cloud as they share milestones, challenges, and impact. Learn how early adopters are rethinking enrollment, academic structures, and integrations, and take away practical lessons to guide your institution’s own readiness.
2:45 - 3:45	AI and the Future of the Student Cloud	Artificial intelligence is reshaping student systems, from predictive analytics that flag at-risk students to AI-guided degree planning and conversational tools for 24/7 support. This forward-looking session explores current capabilities and what’s next, with practical insights on how institutions can prepare to improve advising, enrollment, retention, and aid delivery through AI.
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm	Where Elegance Meets Energy, High Above the Strip	Celebrate in style at the exclusive Nobu Villa, a rooftop retreat where Japanese-inspired elegance meets the energy of Las Vegas. You will enjoy a curated evening featuring a DJ with live instrumental performance, roaming acrobatic acts, and a mesmerizing digital magic show. With a full bar, elevated hors d’oeuvres, and the city lights as your backdrop, this is the perfect way to end your conference day.

Time	Title	Description
8:30 - 9:00	Breakfast	Experience a morning of indulgence with breakfast at the suite.
9:00 - 10:00	The Evolution of Optimization	Cloud transformation doesn’t end at go-live. This session explores how institutions move from stabilization to ongoing optimization, building confidence through training, process improvements, and strategic alignment. Learn how AI is reshaping this journey with automation and predictive insights, and discover practical ways to sustain momentum and deliver long-term value for your campus.
10:15 - 11:15	Finance Modernization in Higher Ed: Chart of Accounts, Grants, and Reporting Reality	Modernizing finance is more than an upgrade, it’s a chance to rethink core structures for agility and transparency. In this panel, higher ed finance leaders share strategies for redesigning the chart of accounts, improving grant management, and strengthening reporting. Learn practical ways to align finance transformation with institutional goals while building trust and adoption.
11:30 - 12:30	Transforming the Workforce Experience: Oracle HCM in Higher Education	As the higher education workforce evolves, institutions need smarter ways to attract, support, and retain talent. This session highlights how cloud HCM is streamlining onboarding, reducing administrative barriers, and enabling data-driven workforce planning. Attendees will gain practical insights on aligning HR strategy with institutional mission while creating a better experience for faculty and staff.
12:30-1:30	Lunch	Indulge in a crafted lunch. Top off your your meal with an array of desserts.
1:30-2:30	Financial Aid Innovation Panel: SFP and Institutional Readiness	Financial aid is central to student success, and new tools are transforming how it’s delivered. In this panel, financial aid leaders share updates on automation, packaging, and integration, along with lessons from real implementations. Attendees will gain practical strategies to improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, and enhance the student experience through smarter financial aid processes.
2:45 - 3:45	Cloud Transformation and Lessons Learned	Institutions moving to cloud ERP are reshaping finance operations in areas like grants, procurement, and budgeting. This session highlights progress, challenges, and measurable outcomes from early adopters. Attendees will gain practical lessons on managing change, sustaining operations during transformation, and understanding the real benefits peers are already achieving through ERP modernization.
4:00 - 5:00	Future Proofing your Institution: Transformation beyond go-live	Go-live is just the start of transformation. This session focuses on how HESS institutions are keeping staff engaged, strengthening adoption, and building a culture of continuous improvement. Attendees will hear practical strategies from peers who’ve already gone live and learn how to ensure cloud systems remain a driver of growth and agility over time.

The Drivestream Summit @AI World October 13th - 16th

Networking with Purpose. Learning with Impact.

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