Engage 2026
Let's Level Up Together
About Engage 2026
Created to inspire growth, encourage fresh thinking and strengthen connections across our organization, Engage brings the Enterprise Technology community together for a full day of learning, collaboration and discovery. Whether you're building new skills, exploring innovative initiatives or connecting with colleagues and leaders, Engage offers valuable experiences for every attendee.
We invite you to join us for Engage 2026, Enterprise Technology's premier professional development event. Spend the day with us on Wednesday, September 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Memorial Union on ASU's Tempe campus for a welcoming day of learning, networking and collaboration in a comfortable, spacious setting.
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New This Year: Mentor Marketplace
This year, Engage introduces the Mentor Marketplace, an interactive evolution of the traditional Engage Expo that gives attendees the opportunity to learn directly from the experts driving Enterprise Technology forward.
Throughout the day, attendees can join 20-minute mini masterclasses led by leaders and contributors from across Enterprise Technology portfolios. These focused sessions provide insight into the people, projects and innovations advancing Enterprise Technology's strategic priorities while supporting the ASU Charter.
Whether you're discovering a new area of interest or expanding your existing expertise, the Mentor Marketplace offers meaningful opportunities to learn, connect and grow throughout the day.
A Master of Mentoring Yourself?
Share your expertise by leading a Mini Masterclass in the new Mentor Marketplace. This interactive, speed-networking-style experience takes place in dedicated portfolio spaces, where hosts can engage attendees through live demonstrations, hands-on activities, presentations and informal discussions. Interested in leading a Mini-Masterclass? Learn more and sign up below.
Help Make the Magic Happen
Empower doesn’t just happen — it’s built by people who show up. Volunteer with us and help create an experience that sparks ideas, fuels connection, and makes real impact. Whether you’re welcoming guests, supporting sessions, or keeping the energy flowing, you’ll be at the heart of it all. Learn more at tech.asu.edu/events/event-volunteering
Join the team. Shape the experience.
Programming
Agenda
| Time | Agenda Item |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Welcome & Keynote Join us for our Welcome speech and Keynote as we share bold insights and forward thinking dialogue regarding AI. We will examine how technology and AI are shaping the next generation of teaching, learning, research and innovation and what it means for the future of higher education and society as a whole. |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Breakout Sessions We are building upon our traditional Engage Expo this year by launching the Mentor Marketplace, an interactive space where participants can learn straight from the specialists driving Enterprise Technology forward. Across the event, guests can join mini masterclasses—dynamic, 20-minute sessions hosted by the leaders and pioneers behind every Enterprise Technology portfolio. These targeted educational moments provide a deep dive into the individuals and initiatives that are actively propelling our strategic goals and the broader ASU Charter. |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Breakout Sessions Round Two Following our lunch break, the Mentor Marketplace resumes with a brand-new lineup of afternoon sessions. Attendees can continue diving into our interactive mini masterclasses, spending 20 minutes learning directly from the Enterprise Technology specialists shaping our digital ecosystem. These afternoon blocks offer another excellent opportunity to connect with the innovators |
Mentor Marketplace Master List
| 10:10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | TBD |
| 10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | TBD |
| 11:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | TBD |
| 11:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | TBD |
| 1:10 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | TBD |
| 1:40 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | TBD |
| 2:10 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | TBD |
| 2:40 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | TBD |
Check out the Exhale Room!
Conferences can be highly-stimulating, fast-paced, and mentally demanding; a designated sensory room offers a calm, comfortable space for attendees to step into and away from all the stimuli. In recognition of the diverse needs within our community, this new space is designed as a calming, inclusive environment where individuals can pause, decompress, and recharge.
A sensory room isn't just a place to sit, it is an intentionally curated environment. It features carefully selected visuals. textures, sounds, and lighting designed to help regulate sensory input. Whether someone needs a moment of quiet, a break from social stimulation, or a comforting sensory experience, this space will offer supportive tools to promote calm, focus, and emotional balance.
This is part of ASU's Enterprise Technology's ongoing commitment to creating more inclusive, accessible, and human centered experiences for every member of our community.
Parking Details
Parking validations will be provided, pick up validations during lunch.
The ASU Memorial Union is located at 301 E Orange St. (noted by the star) in Tempe on campus. The closest parking garage is the Apache Blvd Parking Garage.
We highly encourage using alternative transportation such as carpooling, a golf cart, ride sharing or stretching your legs for a quick walk. With school in session, the parking lots will be very full, making alternate transportation an ideal choice.
- We encourage alternative travel such as walking, carpooling or using an ASU golf cart to attend our events.
- Promote bringing your reusable water bottles to reduce single use cup usage.
- Our team only uses evergreen signage and decor which is reused each year.
- Our events work with Zero Waste & Aramark on Think Before You Throw waste awareness.
Request attendees leave lanyards behind to be reused for future events.
