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Wednesday, June 10
 

7:30am PDT

Breakfast
Wednesday June 10, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am PDT
Commons Area
Food
Wednesday June 10, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am PDT
Commons Area
  Food

7:30am PDT

Registration
Wednesday June 10, 2026 7:30am - 9:30am PDT
Commons Area
Registration
Wednesday June 10, 2026 7:30am - 9:30am PDT
Commons Area
  Registration

9:40am PDT

UETN Update
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:40am - 10:00am PDT
Auditorium
General Session
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:40am - 10:00am PDT
Auditorium
  Opening Session

10:20am PDT

USBE - State of Ed Tech Update
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am PDT
Auditorium


Speakers
avatar for Rick Gaisford

Rick Gaisford

Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist, USBE
Rick Gaisford has 35 years in education and has been involved with educational technology for over 30 years at the classroom, school, district and state levels. He was an elementary school teacher, school technology specialist, district technology specialist and trainer. For the past... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am PDT
Auditorium
  Opening Session

10:50am PDT

Agent Strangelove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love AI
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Auditorium
AI can trigger two very real fears: losing control if we adopt it, or losing relevance if we do not. As AI shifts from a passive assistant to an active agent, leaders and professionals are asking: Will this replace me? Is my organization falling behind? How do we embrace AI without creating security risks? In this keynote, attendees will gain a practical understanding of how agentic systems work...
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Speakers
TR

Tristan Rhodes

Weber State University
With deep roots in the UEN community and over 20 years of experience shaping Weber State University’s network infrastructure, Tristan Rhodes is now WSU's AI Integration and Automation Engineer. Using a hands-on approach to artificial intelligence, Tristan has extensive experience... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Auditorium
  Keynote

12:00pm PDT

Lunch
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Commons Area
Food
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Commons Area
  Food

1:15pm PDT

AI: The Kitchen Table Talks
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1414
"The Kitchen Table Talks" is an open conversation about navigating the AI landscape with our families and students. We’ll move beyond technical "how-to" and dive into the heart of responsible AI use, focusing on ethics, privacy, and critical thinking. This session is a collaborative exchange of ideas, offering practical strategies to foster a "human-in-the-loop" mindset. Join us to discuss how...
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Speakers
JF
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1414
  Artificial Intelligence (AI)

1:15pm PDT

District-Wide AI Transparency in One Connected Platform
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1513
Discover how Securly's AI Transparency Solution gives districts centralized visibility into student AI activity across all platforms. Learn to move beyond blanket bans with smart guardrails, connect AI insights with safety monitoring, and use real data to guide responsible AI use and digital citizenship policies.AI tools are showing up across classrooms faster than most districts can track or...
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Speakers
avatar for Vinh Trinh

Vinh Trinh

Enterprise Account Executive, Securly

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1513
  Exhibitor

1:15pm PDT

Data Room Best Practices
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1410
We will include a fiber installation demo, including scoping and cleaning. We will also show options to organize cable runs and clean up equipment racks.

We plan to have an equipment rack on-site to show best practices, and also some options on cleaning kits with information on where they can be purchased.
Speakers
SL

Scott Larsen

Transport Engineer, UEN
UF
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1410
  General

1:15pm PDT

POST Together: An Introduction to Web App Auditing
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1220
If you've ever wanted a better understanding of how you can safely and lightly audit the EdTech apps in use in your schools, this session's for you. Jeremy Zabriskie from the Student Data Privacy team at USBE will teach you the basics of webapp analysis. This session won't require any existing technical knowledge, but it is intended primarily for IT and technology folks. For part of a demo, you...
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Speakers
JZ

Jeremy Zabriskie

Data Privacy and Security Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
Jeremy comes to the data privacy team from his previous role as IT Manager at a K6 charter school. While there, he served as the Data Manager and Information Security Officer, in addition to teaching computer science classes. Jeremy’s fervor for cybersecurity is proven by his multiple... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1220
  General

1:15pm PDT

Being a Solution Partner in Your LEA
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1404
How IT leaders can become influential in helping schools, departments, and LEAs improve their technology processes.


Speakers
avatar for Sam Quantz

Sam Quantz

CIO, Salt Lake City School District
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1404
  Leadership

1:15pm PDT

Security for Mac Admins
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1412
macOS ships with a powerful set of built-in security tools — but many admins never go beyond the basics. This session dives into macOS's built-in security utilities often overlooked by admins, giving you the practical knowledge to better protect the Macs in your organization. Learn how to leverage native macOS tools to diagnose security issues, audit system configurations, manage security...
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Speakers
avatar for Joerg Radler

Joerg Radler

System Engineer, Apple Inc
Large scale technology implementations, app development, technology management
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1412
  Security

1:15pm PDT

Beginning Bash Scripting
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1408
Bash scripting leverages the power of the command line and tight integration with Linux and Unix operating systems, so it's the easiest and best way to automate repetitive administration tasks (giving you the time to focus on more important issues)."Magic" is when all you have to do is say a few words and amazing things happen! Bash scripting lets you give Linux and Unix operating systems the...
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Speakers
MM

Mark Mumford

Database Administrator, Brigham Young University
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1408
  System Admin

1:15pm PDT

Backbone Visibility And You
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1218
In this presentation, we'll go over the current tools for viewing our statewide, 400G backbone network. This covers Weathermap (including the timeline feature and custom map generation), Telly (district dashboards, device details, and network performance monitoring panels), and if available our new Looking Glass interface.
Speakers
DE

Danial Ebling

Network Architect, UEN
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1218
  Tools

1:15pm PDT

Building Self-Healing Networks: A Collaboration Between Network Engineers and Software Engineers
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1214
This session explores how network engineers and software engineers collaborate to build self-healing networks. It highlights how operational knowledge, automation frameworks, and AI-driven monitoring systems combine to create resilient infrastructures that can detect, diagnose, and resolve faults with minimal human intervention.Modern digital infrastructure is evolving at a pace that demands new...
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Speakers
KA
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1214
  Vendor

1:15pm PDT

Wi-Fi and Network Metrics on a School Budget
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1216
How do you quickly prove it's not the Wi-Fi when the immediate response is to blame the Wi-Fi? I'm going to share some practical, cheap, or free tools to help you dial into the actual problem quickly, and why Speedtest may not be the best metric for testing your network.Tools like Speedtest.net have become the de facto standard that our end users know to use to test when the network is working....
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Speakers
avatar for Marl Houtz

Marl Houtz

Regional IT Director, NUES
Current passion is rolling out Private LTE and Wifi networks to reach students wherever learning happens. I'm a Network Engineer for a Regional Service Agency covering nine rural K12 school districts and five charters of more than 30,000 students. Working with so many schools with... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1216
  Wireless

2:30pm PDT

From Handwriting to Insight: How a K-12 School Built Its Own AI Analytics Platform
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1414
Monticello Academy built a custom AI platform that scans handwritten student work, runs it through an OCR/LLM pipeline, and surfaces instructional insights for teachers — on a school budget. This is the real story: architecture decisions, FERPA compliance, what worked, and what we'd do differently.What happens when a small K-12 school decides to build its own AI-powered student work analytics...
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Speakers
avatar for Christopher Roberts

Christopher Roberts

Fractional CTO, Monticello Academy
Christopher C. Roberts is Fractional CTO for Monticello Academy and founder of Intevate Labs, with more than 25 years of experience leading digital transformation, cloud, data, and AI initiatives. He studied engineering at MIT and now leads the development of StudentQuill, Monticello... Read More →
avatar for Dane Roberts

Dane Roberts

Executive Director, Monticello Academy
Dane Roberts is Executive Director of Monticello Academy, where he has led the school since 2017 and overseen strong academic growth, school expansion, and initiatives focused on rigorous instruction and strong school culture. He studied philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1414
  Artificial Intelligence (AI)

2:30pm PDT

Esports Facilities and Cyber Learning Labs: Transforming Education Through AV
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1513
Explore how esports facilities and cyber learning labs leverage advanced AV technologies to create engaging, high‑performance learning environments. Dive into AV design fundamentals, AV over IP workflows, considerations for these collaborative spaces, and strategies for creating scalable, future-ready systems that support seamless interaction and evolving instructional requirements.With the...
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Speakers
LH
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1513
  Exhibitor

2:30pm PDT

'Halving' It All: Troubleshoot Any Tech Issue with the Split-Half Method
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1410
Discover how to solve almost any technical issues correctly the first time using the split-half method. Hear relatable anecdotes from the tech trenches, and explore practical strategies to stop guessing and start fixing 'glitches' efficiently.Have you ever faced a classroom technology issue and had no idea where to start? In this classroom-style session, we will learn how to translate a user's...
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Speakers
avatar for Dallas Erekson

Dallas Erekson

Canyons School District
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1410
  General

2:30pm PDT

Evolving Technologies in UEN’s Instructional Video Collaboration Environment
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1220
The "Instructional Video Collaboration" (IVC) landscape is changing, and UEN is expanding our approach and partnerships, allowing us to be more innovative and agile as technologies evolve. This presentation examines the evolution of the unified K20 Zoom License Agreement, reflecting on lessons learned in the past year, why this shift is critical for our current educational landscape, and how we...
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Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Davis

Kimberly Davis

Distance Education Specialist, Utah Education Network
Kimberly has spent the last 16 years scheduling, supporting, and helping teachers effectively use video conferencing technology.  After spending six years with USU's Distance Education Dept, she joined UETN's Technical Services team where she continues to enjoy learning and implementing... Read More →
avatar for Charice Carroll

Charice Carroll

Distance Education Specialist, Utah Education Network
Charice has worked with Interactive Videoconferencing in Utah for over 30 years, the last 26 with Utah Education Network. She has a B.S. in Broadcast Communications from Weber State University and an M.Ed. in Learning and Technology from Western Governors University.
DL

Dave Litster

Application Engineer, Utah Education Network

avatar for James Hodges

James Hodges

Video Operations Manager, UEN
UETN IVC

Interactive Video Conferencing technology is as important as ever and UEN IVC is here to help. Ask me and our team...

How to Choose It:
Ask us about getting aVideo Technology Needs Assessment. We are committed to helping Utah's educational community evaluate, plan, design a... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1220
  General

2:30pm PDT

Click, Agree, Comply: Surviving EdTech Adoption in the Age of H.B. 55
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1404
“Free” classroom apps and quick approvals now carry real legal and cybersecurity consequences. This session explains how Utah districts can move from “click and hope” to compliant, termination-ready EdTech governance under H.B. 55, Title 53E, and federal privacy law.Most school districts have approved at least one digital tool that started with a well-meaning teacher saying, “It’s...
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Speakers
avatar for Angela Thompson

Angela Thompson

Data Privacy / Records Officer, North Sanpete School District
I grew up in a military-connected family and graduated from a Department of Defense high school—an experience that instilled both adaptability and a deep appreciation for structured systems, clear expectations, and what happens when those systems break down. That perspective has... Read More →
SR

Sean Rawlinsom

North Sanpete SD
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1404
  Leadership

2:30pm PDT

SOC of the Future and TDIR in education
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1412
TDIR stands for Threat Detection, Investigation, and Response. It is a comprehensive security approach that helps organizations assess risks, understand security incidents, and remediate threats quickly. TDIR capabilities enable security teams to detect threats, investigate incidents, and respond effectively to minimize impact. This term is an industry term that is being discussed across K12s and...
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Speakers
BC
avatar for Jeff Dooley

Jeff Dooley

Public Sector Duo Specialist, Cisco
Jeff Dooley is a Security Specialist working covering the Western United States. He has helped establish security programs with education, government, and commercial customers throughout the United States. His experience includes disaster recovery strategies, data center migrations... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1412
  Security

2:30pm PDT

Beginning Vim
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1408
To do difficult tasks quickly and with skill, you need powerful tools. The "Vim" (Vi Improved) text editor is such a tool. Come take the beginning steps in how to use Vim and be amazed!Vim is a text editor that can run in a console/terminal environment, so it is the tool of choice for editing configuration (and other) files in Linux/Unix servers (which usually run "headless" [i.e., without a...
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Speakers
MM

Mark Mumford

Database Administrator, Brigham Young University
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1408
  System Admin

2:30pm PDT

How Installomator Tames Install-Update-Automate
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1218
This presentation, “The Software Lifecycle Whisperer,” delves into the Marriott Library at the University of Utah’s innovative approach to transforming macOS software deployment and maintenance. The session begins with an overview of the library’s complex technology environment, which supports thousands of Macs, Windows devices, and iPads. It addresses the operational challenges posed by...
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Speakers
RG

Richard Glaser

Solutions Architect, University of Utah
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1218
  Tools

2:30pm PDT

Moving Beyond Pain Points in the University Data Center
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1214
Higher-education data centers must support growing workloads amid constrained resources. This session explores common DCF challenges and practical considerations for improving reliability, efficiency, and long-term adaptability in university environments.Higher-education institutions increasingly rely on their data centers to support research, teaching, and institutional services, while facing...
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Speakers
TG
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1214
  Vendor

2:30pm PDT

Analysis of University WiFi and 6 GHz
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1216
 Radio spectrum has typically been the bottleneck of dense WiFi networks, but the opening of the 6 GHz band has enormous potential for performance increase. This performance is dependent on client adoption of the new spectrum, not just infrastructure. We'll look at data indicating the need for additional spectrum and the roadblocks to adopting it.WiFi is the main way that endpoints connect to...
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Speakers
avatar for Doug Hales

Doug Hales

Network Engineer, BYU
I am a network engineer that previously worked at UVU, and have focused on wireless design for several years, helping to implement WiFi at CES universities in Utah, Idaho, and Hawaii. I started wireless training with UEN many years ago, and have since earned my CWNE and Masters in... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 1216
  Wireless

3:45pm PDT

Building Secure IT Automation: AI Assistants with n8n for K–12 Environments
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 1414
Many school IT teams rely on powerful scripting tools like GAM, but these often introduce security risks, limited visibility, and steep learning curves. In this session, you’ll learn how to replace traditional script-based workflows with secure, user-friendly AI-powered tools that anyone can use. We’ll walk through real-world examples (Chromebook management, web filtering analysis, and...
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Speakers
BU

Branden Ushio

Network Specialist, Granite School District
I spend a lot of his time trying to make things a little less manual and a little less frustrating, for myself and the people I work with. I tend to look at systems, break them down, and ask, “Does this actually need a human doing it?”Lately, that’s led me into automation and... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 1414
  Artificial Intelligence (AI)

3:45pm PDT

Solving the Most Common and Elusive Wi-Fi Issues
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 1513
This presentation outlines best practices and a structured troubleshooting framework for solving elusive Wi-Fi issues. Learn to categorize problems into connectivity, mobility, and performance, and use advanced analytics to effectively diagnose and resolve common user complaints like "slow network" or "dropped calls."Network administrators constantly face user complaints blaming "Wi-Fi" for every...
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Speakers
JW
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 1513
  Exhibitor

3:45pm PDT

E‑Rate in Motion: FY2026 Updates and Preparing for FY2027
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 1410
This applicant‑focused session covers FY2026 E‑Rate application updates, current guidance, and helpful resources, with a look ahead to FY2027 & FY2028 planning (New Bidding Portal intro), UETN consortium readiness, and potential use of ESMC. Don’t know what ESMC is? Drop in and find out.The E‑Rate landscape continues to evolve, sometimes as quickly as the weather in Utah. This session...
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Speakers
JB

Jerome Browning

State E-Rate Coordinator, UETN
As the designated primary provider of Internet access and the Wide Area Network for public education within Utah, the Utah Education Network is the single largest applicant for E-Rate funds in the state. ¬†UEN serves as the E-Rate consortium lead in applying for and implementing... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 1410
  General

3:45pm PDT

UETN - Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 1220
The meeting is tailored to the needs of UETN advocates and service owners as we discuss the procurement phase coming in late summer, including UETN policies and how understanding them will lead to better stakeholder support.

Audience type: UETN Advocacy team and UETN service owners

UETN Advocates Meeting will include updates, training (topic pending), and core service updates.
Speakers
avatar for Kiera Hamiltom

Kiera Hamiltom

Stakeholder Engagement Manager, UEN
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 1220
  General

3:45pm PDT

The Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy (OAIP) presents: Regulation, Innovation, and the Role of Telehealth
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 1404
The Utah Office of AI Policy presents its agenda on establishing trust and safety via regulation while fostering innovation through regulatory relief for AI in healthcare.The Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy (OAIP) represents a pioneering state-level initiative designed to balance innovation facilitation with responsible AI governance in regulated industries. Established within Utah's...
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Speakers
AS

Alice Schwarze

Utah AI Policy Office
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 1404
  Leadership

3:45pm PDT

How Alyssa’s Law is Paving the Way for A Public Safety Revolution in Utah Classrooms
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 1214
This session examines how Alyssa’s Law is advancing school safety beyond its intended mandate of silent panic alarms to enable broader adoption of technologies. It highlights approaches to improving first responder communications and strengthening connected safety systems in K-12 environments.First responder communication technology in K–12 schools has gained significant momentum over the last...
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Speakers
HK

Hunter Kampmoyer

West Region Sales Manager, Advanced RF Technologies
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 1214
  Vendor

3:45pm PDT

Best tools of 2026 for Wi-Fi Design and Troubleshooting
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 1216
With the undisputed dependency on Wi-Fi connectivity on our campuses, there is an imminent need for proper tools to design and identify problems in our networks. I will cover what is available now and the best solutions. I will be explaining the best approaches to designing and troubleshooting Wi-Fi with the different tools available in the market now. I will have the tools and gear in the...
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Speakers
avatar for Ferney Munoz

Ferney Munoz

Instructor / Consultant, Wireless LAN Professionals, Inc.
Working in tech since 1987. Served the Colombian National Army in the Amazon region of the country. CWNE #187. Have traveled North, Central and South America, Europe and Africa delivering in-person Ekahau Certifications, CWNP trainings, and providing consulting services to private... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 1216
  Wireless
 
Thursday, June 11
 

7:30am PDT

Breakfast
Thursday June 11, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am PDT
Commons Area
Food
Thursday June 11, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am PDT
Commons Area
  Food

7:30am PDT

Registration
Thursday June 11, 2026 7:30am - 9:30am PDT
Commons Area
Registration
Thursday June 11, 2026 7:30am - 9:30am PDT
Commons Area
  Registration

8:30am PDT

OpenSource AI Tools: Improving accessibility and discoverability in Digital Libraries using the University of Utah’s Marriott Library's new AI infrastructure
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1414
In this session, we will demonstrate the Marriott Library's new AI tooling infrastructure that utilizes open source LLMs and ASRs to improve web accessibility and discoverability in the Digital Library at the University of Utah.Universities, Schools, and Libraries are under growing pressure to expand access and improve discovery while meeting new accessibility expectations for our digital...
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Speakers
BM

Brian McBride

Associate Director of Digital Infrastructure Development, University of Utah
BZ

Bohan Zhu

Web Software Developer, University of Utah
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1414
  Artificial Intelligence (AI)

8:30am PDT

Leveraging Zoom Workplace for Academic Excellence
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1214
A comprehensive presentation on how Zoom's Collaboration platform can revolutionize educational operations across K-12 and higher education institutions. By seamlessly integrating various workloads and communication channels into a unified platform, educational institutions can improve efficiency across internal operations and student/parent engagement. Campus safety remains paramount, and we'll...
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Speakers
DD
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1214
  Exhibitor

8:30am PDT

Slipping Through the Gaps: K-12 Filtering Challenges No One Warned You About
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1513
Join Linewize for an interactive session to pull back the curtain on what’s really happening on K-12 networks. Your filter handles the basics, but you still spend too much time putting out fires. Content slips through the cracks in Google Docs, your students spin up new proxies and workarounds daily, and staying ahead of AI-generated imagery feels impossible. We’ll explore where traditional...
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Speakers
avatar for Terrisa Reeves

Terrisa Reeves

Territory Director, Linewize
As Territory Director, Terrisa leverages over 20 years of experience in K-12 and experience as a school district board member to support districts across the Western U.S. In her career, Terrisa has utilized her knowledge of the K-12 space and her expertise to empower and grow channel... Read More →
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1513
  Exhibitor

8:30am PDT

Introduction to All Things Quantum
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1220
What's all the hype with quantum? Are you ready for the threats and advancements that are coming? This is an introductory session to the science and technologies that enable quantum networking. This session will begin with a brief introduction to quantum mechanics, with a focus on quantum bits (qubits) and some of their special properties, including superposition, entanglement, and no-cloning...
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Speakers
avatar for Clint Sorensen

Clint Sorensen

Systems Architect, Cisco Systems
BP
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1220
  General

8:30am PDT

Wipe to Workflow: Mastering Mac Restoration and ClassLink Platform SSO
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1410
Use readily available tools to restore Macs and enroll them in Platform SSOAs schools face new 2026 legal requirements for differentiated content filtering and transparent parental reporting, the "Identity" of the user at the system level has never been more critical. This session provides a deep dive into a reliable, repeatable workflow for restoring Macs and preparing them for the next...
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Speakers
EB

Enoch Brown

Systems Administrator, North Sanpete School District
AS
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1410
  General

8:30am PDT

When the Problem Isn’t the Technology: Communication Skills for K-12 IT Teams
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1404
Move beyond solving technical issues and start supporting the people using technology. This session introduces a customer-service approach tailored for K-12 IT teams that uses empathy, active listening, and clear communication to de-escalate difficult situations and turn frustrated users into collaborative partners.IT professionals in K-12 education spend much of their time troubleshooting...
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Speakers
avatar for Mike Twede

Mike Twede

Canyons School District
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1404
  Leadership

8:30am PDT

Are You Interested in the CISSP Exam
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1412
I passed the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam in 2025. This presentation would be for anyone who may be interested in the exam and learning how I went about preparing for it.
Speakers
avatar for Sam Quantz

Sam Quantz

CIO, Salt Lake City School District
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1412
  Security

8:30am PDT

Modern IPv6 Deployments in Campus Networks
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1408
IPv6 has long been a technology "on the horizon", but with recent developments, it's possible to deploy IPv6 to end-users and begin phasing out IPv4.IPv6 has long been a technology "on the horizon", but with recent developments, it's possible to deploy IPv6 to end-users and begin phasing out IPv4. This session will cover IPv6 trends, technologies around IPv6/IPv6-mostly networks, patterns for...
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Speakers
JH

James Harr

Internet2
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1408
  System Admin

8:30am PDT

UEN & Nautobot
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1218
Learn what it is, why we chose it, and how it has enabled UEN to deploy several useful solutions, such as GoldenConfig, CircuitDB, and N.U.T.S. (Network Utility Tool Set).This session serves as a show-and-tell of UENs’ SOT & network automation solution. Give a brief of why it was chosen and how the features Nautobot provides, now and in the future, benefit not only our network management, but...
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Speakers
TO
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1218
  Tools

8:30am PDT

Safe, Simple, and Scalable Student Connectivity: Modernizing K–12 Wireless Access with Eduroam and Device-Based Trust
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1216
Learn how a K–12 leader improved student connectivity and security while simplifying network management in one-device-per-student environments.K–12 districts across Utah need secure, reliable, and easy-to-manage wireless access to support one-device-per-student programs and uninterrupted digital learning. When connectivity is inconsistent or overly complex, classroom instruction is disrupted....
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Speakers
avatar for BJ Peterson

BJ Peterson

Network Engineer, CUES

GO

Gina Osmond

Fortinet
Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 1216
  Wireless

9:45am PDT

The SOUL of AI: A Constitutional Framework for Human-AI Governance
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1414
What if AI systems had a constitution — a living soul? The Sovereign Framework implements democratic AI governance with a five-member council of humans and AI models, three branches of government, ethical guardrails from philosophy and law, and unamendable human sovereignty. This is AI governance made real.As AI capabilities accelerate, the question of governance becomes urgent: who decides what...
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Speakers
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Michael Hunter

CEO, Coyote Forge
I’m still Loading…
I have spent my career building Technology and Teams for creating quality software while following the agile manifesto to enable software craftsmanship. I’ve been working on creating scalable applications for most of my career and see AI and No Code services revolutionizing the... Read More →
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1414
  Artificial Intelligence (AI)

9:45am PDT

How Canyons and Box Elder School Districts Protect Data and Optimize Resources
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1513
Join Canyons and Box Elder School District tech leaders for a deep dive into the essentials of modern district management: data privacy, cybersecurity, and resource accountability. As digital landscapes grow more complex, ensuring student data remains secure while maintaining a "noise-free" learning environment is a top priority for Utah LEAs. This session explores how to leverage the ClassLink...
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Speakers
avatar for Anu Jokinen

Anu Jokinen

Senior Director of Instructional Technology, ClassLink
As the Senior Director of Instructional Technology, Anu supports districts across the western United States helping them to implement the best in technology solutions and practices. A veteran of the education technology space and a current ISTE Certified Educator, Anu has been serving... Read More →
avatar for Eric McEwan

Eric McEwan

MIS Engineer, Box Elder School District
Graduated from BYU-Idaho in Computer Information Technology. Moved to Utah and joined the Box Elder School District netops team as a Managed Information Systems engineer. I love technology, hiking, fishing, painting minis and playing board games!
avatar for Eric Taylor

Eric Taylor

Business Engineer, Canyons School District
Passionate K-12 Business Engineer 📚💼

🌟 Transforming Education Through Innovation 🚀
🔧 Bridging Education and Business for a Better Future 💡
📊 Data-Driven Decision-Maker 📈
🔗 Connecting Schools, Students, and Industry Partners 🤝
🔬 Creating Solutions for T... Read More →
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1513
  Exhibitor

9:45am PDT

Scaling Open Networks from 100Mpbs to 10G
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1220
Abrief history of UTOPIA and how we went from 100Mpbs connections to 10G

Powerpoint presentation of history of UTOPIA, network design, scaling, hardware selections and lessons learned

Speakers
JM
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1220
  General

9:45am PDT

STOP WASTING TIME and Train Them the Right Way
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1410
Training somebody the right way once is better than training them the wrong way five times. Sounds ridiculous, but it happens more often than you think.Training somebody the right way once is better than training them the wrong way five times. It’s hard to believe, but you may be surprised how often you are actually doing that. Through years of experience, we found that it was the case for our...
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Speakers
JB

Jeremy Black

Field Technician, Canyons School District
I’ve been a field tech for 3 years. I have covered elementary schools for that time. Before that, I was a Field Tech Assistant for nearly a year. During that time I helped at all levels of K-12. 
JT

Jacob Tempest

Canyons School District
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1410
  General

9:45am PDT

Research Initiatives at UEN
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1404
In our mission to provide internet access and technology infrastructure to our education and telehealth stakeholders, we support and conduct research of our own. We'll talk about the state of our current research efforts, what we have learned so far, and how this research supports our core services.This presentation will cover research efforts within UEN/UTN and partners. In particular, we'll...
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Speakers
DE

Danial Ebling

Network Architect, UEN
JB

Joe Breen

University of Utah
avatar for Jeff Egly

Jeff Egly

Associate Director, UEN
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1404
  Leadership

9:45am PDT

Security Threat & Mitigations in IPv6
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1412
For the past 2 years, I have been presenting information regarding IPv6. Things to think about when deploying it, planning for it, and looking at detailed configs like SLAAC vs DHCPv6. This is mostly to help bring awareness to the community. This year, my final IPv6 presentation will be specifically about security. I will be going over some of the security risks that can be exploited in IPv6 and...
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Speakers
JH

Jared Hainline

Sr. Network Services Administrator, Salt Lake City SD
I started my career doing phone support for AOL.  Yes, I am that old!  Then worked for another local ISP before moving to the school district.  I started at the District doing desktop support and moved to Novell Server administration and then got my CCNA and moved to network administration... Read More →
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1412
  Security

9:45am PDT

Easy Automated HTTPS for Internal Servers
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1408
Keep your internal Linux and Windows servers secure with automatic wildcard certificate renewals — no public exposure needed. Using simple ACME tools, one machine quietly grabs fresh certificates every few months, then securely copies them to all your other servers. No manual work, no opening ports to the internet, just reliable HTTPS everywhere inside your network.Keep your internal Linux and...
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Speakers
avatar for Scott Harpster

Scott Harpster

System Engineer, SEDC
System Engineer at SEDC and have been with SEDC for 10 years.
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1408
  System Admin

9:45am PDT

Modern Mac Authentication: It's time to Unbind
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1216
Still binding your Macs to Active Directory? It's time to stop. In this session, we'll explore why AD binding is no longer the best path forward and walk through the modern authentication options available today — including Apple's Platform SSO, cloud identity integrations, and third-party solutions that give IT teams the flexibility and security modern organizations demand. Walk away with a...
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Speakers
avatar for Joerg Radler

Joerg Radler

System Engineer, Apple Inc
Large scale technology implementations, app development, technology management
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1216
  System Admin

9:45am PDT

Using GitLab as an Alternative to GitHub
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1218
We have had to block GitHub due to content that allows students to circumvent filtering security. Some of our programming classes, however, need access to a GitHub-style tool to help them learn how to manage code. This is a presentation on how Salt Lake District is navigating that challenge.
Speakers
JC

Jordan Collins

Salt Lake City SD
avatar for Sam Quantz

Sam Quantz

CIO, Salt Lake City School District
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1218
  Tools

9:45am PDT

In the Trenches: Running Modern K–12 Networks with Limited Resources
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1214
K–12 IT teams are under pressure to do more with less while supporting complex, always-on environments. This engineer-led session shares real-world operational insights on simplifying networks, improving performance, and reducing workload. We’ll explore how AI is changing network and security operations, focusing on practical impact, real use cases, and not a sales pitch.K–12 IT teams are...
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Speakers
avatar for Kevin Browning

Kevin Browning

Network Solutions Architect, Ednetics

Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 1214
  Vendor

11:00am PDT

Utah’s AI Factory Supercomputer: A State-wide Sovereign Resource for Discovery, Education, and Innovation
Thursday June 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Auditorium
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how science and innovation are accomplished and how we train the next generation for success in a competitive AI-enabled economy. I will discuss Utah’s recent investments in world-class infrastructure that aim to accelerate scientific and technical advancements and AI preparedness at all levels across the state.
Speakers
avatar for William Miller

William Miller

University of Utah
William (Bill) Miller is the Senior Director for Research Computing and Data at the University of Utah, where he holds a leadership appointment at the Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute and directs the Center for High Performance Computing (CHPC). He provides strategic... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Auditorium
  Keynote

12:00pm PDT

Lunch
Thursday June 11, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Commons Area
Food
Thursday June 11, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Commons Area
  Food

1:15pm PDT

AI as a Design Variable
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1414
Educators are in the moment, deciding what teaching and learning with AI will accomplish. Research shows AI used in a cavalier manner hurts congitive ability and research shows AI can improve brain function. Both are true. This presentation introduces frameworks, strategies, and things to try tomorrow to ensure you have the best interactions with AI for you and your students.AI as a Design...
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avatar for David Long

David Long

Superintendent, Beaver County School District
David Long has served as the Beaver County School District superintendent for the last six years. During that time his team has developed P-LTE communication network for the school district that allows LTE enabled Chromebooks to connect throughout the school district, on and off campus... Read More →
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1414
  Artificial Intelligence (AI)

1:15pm PDT

AI and School Safety
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1513
An exploration of how school leaders can responsibly leverage AI to identify risks earlier, strengthen prevention strategies, and make faster, more informed decisions that protect students and staff.As artificial intelligence rapidly enters the education landscape, school leaders face both unprecedented opportunity and responsibility. This session explores how K–12 administrators and safety...
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Speakers
BK

Bryan Krause

Bus Dev Strategist, CDW

Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1513
  Exhibitor

1:15pm PDT

A Decade of Data: Insights from Utah’s K–12 Technology Inventory on AI and Infrastructure
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1410
This session highlights findings from the 2025 Utah School Technology Inventory, marking 10 years of statewide data collection. It includes new insights on artificial intelligence (AI) in K–12 education, with trends in policy, training, infrastructure, and how data supports strategic planning and decision-making.This session explores how Utah’s 10-year Technology Inventory captures AI...
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Speakers
avatar for Max Gonzales

Max Gonzales

Project Manager, Utah Education Network
College Advising, CTE training,
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1410
  General

1:15pm PDT

An Economic Outlook for the Tech Sector
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1220
In just the past year, the tech sector has changed enormously. This talk discusses recent trends and what it might mean not only for the tech sector, but the broader economy.Over just the past year, the tech sector's influence has grown by leaps and bounds. An already influential sector, the changes it is introducing are astonishing. Driven by the application of AI, tech has the potential to...
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Speakers
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Thomas Young

Partner, SLCC
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1220
  General

1:15pm PDT

Sharing is Caring: How Museums Create and Share Scientific Data
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1218
Over this session, we will discuss how the digitization program at the Natural History Museum generates digital records from physical objects, museum data standards, and infrastructure, and how it gets used in the larger research and education community.Museums contain vast collections that tell the story of the landscape we inhabit. These collections are used continuously by museum staff,...
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Speakers
AW

Alyson Wilkins

Natural History Museum of Utah
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1218
  General

1:15pm PDT

Legislative Stuff You Should Know: Privacy Edition
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1404
Utah's legislature considered a record number of bills during the 2026 General Session, so if you are wondering how to keep track of everything, you're not alone. This session will focus on getting you the information you need to start integrating new data privacy requirements into your policies and practices. You'll be most at home in this session if you are the privacy point person at your...
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Speakers
avatar for Nicole Sanchez

Nicole Sanchez

Student Data Privacy Specialist, USBE - Utah State Board of Education
Nicole Sanchez is a former junior high teacher and instructional coach, and is now a Student Data Privacy Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education. Nicole especially loves to work with districts and charter schools across the state to help them improve their privacy practices... Read More →
avatar for Kathy Challis

Kathy Challis

Director of Student Data Privacy, Utah State Board of Education
Katy is director of privacy for the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) where she works with school districts and charter schools to help them improve their privacy and security practices. Sweet! Formerly Katy taught middle school science for 7 years and later worked as an educational... Read More →
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1404
  Leadership

1:15pm PDT

Internet Routing Security - Secure your subnets using RPKI and ROAs
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1412
We will discuss the importance of securing and validating prefix/subnet announcements using the RPKI infrastructure and the ROA. This discussion will review how they work, why they matter, and how to implement them.Internet routing protocols were designed with a weak security posture, creating vulnerable attack vectors via route hijacking. We’ll break down how RPKI works at a practical level,...
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Speakers
JH

Jesse Howerton

NetOps Manager, UEN
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1412
  Security

1:15pm PDT

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Server Room to Staff Room
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1408
What happens when a high-level SysAdmin and a former 5th-grade teacher join forces? We bridge the EdTech divide! Using a playful "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" framework, we’ll flip the script, translating "Tech-Speak" into "Teacher-Speak" to transform your biggest complainers into your best collaborators.
Speakers
avatar for Kelli Cannon

Kelli Cannon

Digital Learning Specialist, Jordan School District
Kelli Cannon has been an educator for 12 years, teaching upper elementary students prior to her current role as a Digital Learning Specialist. Kelli holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology, as well as endorsements in STEM, Teaching English as a Second Language and Instructional... Read More →
avatar for David Bowman

David Bowman

Systems and Security Manager, Jordan School District
David leads a cybersecurity program for one of the largest school districts in Utah. Serving 8,500 staff , 57,000 students. Once you count up all of the devices it’s over 100,000 from Chromebooks to servers to pc’s to MAC. David presents at UETN and Saintcon each year and is always... Read More →
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1408
  System Admin

1:15pm PDT

UEN Backup and Archival Update
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1216
Did you know that UEN offers an Enterprise Backup Solution? UEN’s backup solution is changing, and we invite you to join us for an overview of the offering and an update on our recent expansion.Whether you are a current consumer or looking for a new solution, come learn how these services can be implemented at your institution. We will provide updates on what is available now, what is coming...
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Speakers
avatar for Bryan Peterson

Bryan Peterson

Associate Director, UEN
Currently employed at Utah Education & Telehealth Network since 1995, current position is Technical Services Associate Director over Enterprise Systems and Software Development. Bryan has held various positions in the IT field over the last 30 years, Systems Admin, Database Admin... Read More →
avatar for John Desha

John Desha

Systems Admin, UEN
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1216
  System Admin

1:15pm PDT

E-Rate
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1214
He will be discussing the benefits of E-Rate with Netgear. He is an expert in the E-Rate field of over 15 years experience

Going over Netgear's latest hardware (switches, AP's and Cyber Security options and support)
Speakers
RR
JP
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1214
  Vendor
 

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