2025 Technology Day Sessions
You will be able to choose five workshops/presentations. Most sessions are offered twice, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Please read the descriptions for the sessions in advance. Some have a workshop component and may recommend that you bring a device.
The 30-minute sessions at lunch are staggered. On the day of the event, you will be assigned a lunch wave to help us manage the flow of traffic to the Union Street Market. If you are in Wave 1, you will attend the short session after lunch. If you are in Wave 2, you will attend the short session before lunch.
70-minute Sessions
Presenters: Karen Skudlarek and Tyler Alexander
Join us for a 70-minute workshop designed to empower you with the skills to ensure digital accessibility. Learn how to check websites for accessibility compliance and remediate PDFs, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations. Bring your laptop and dive into practical exercises that will enhance your ability to create inclusive digital content. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop offers valuable insights and hands-on experience to make your digital presence accessible to all.
Recommendations: Please bring a laptop. For websites, make sure you have admin access to websites you manage. We can also help you remediate content, like PDFs, Word docs, and PowerPoint presentations.
Note: We are required to ensure our websites, content, and applications meet the new regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by April 2026.
Presenters: Karen Skudlarek and Tyler Alexander
Join us for a 70-minute workshop designed to empower you with the skills to ensure digital accessibility. Learn how to check websites for accessibility compliance and remediate PDFs, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations. Bring your laptop and dive into practical exercises that will enhance your ability to create inclusive digital content. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop offers valuable insights and hands-on experience to make your digital presence accessible to all.
Recommendations: Please bring a laptop. For websites, make sure you have admin access to websites you manage. We can also help you remediate content, like PDFs, Word docs, and PowerPoint presentations.
Note: We are required to ensure our websites, content, and applications meet the new regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by April 2026.
Panels – 70 Minutes
Panelists: Don Babcock, Tyler, and IAM; Laurie Neal, moderator
Do you ever wonder why ITS is so concerned about cybersecurity? The world faces cyberthreats every second of every day. Join us for insider knowledge on the who, what, where, when, and why of cybercrime at UConn and to learn more about our efforts to prevent, detect, and respond to scary threats. We will share stories involving phishing, malware and other vulnerabilities.
30-minute Sessions
Presenter: Zachary Rosensohn, Enterprise Applications – ITS
This session will introduce attendees to the Power BI Data Hub initiative at UConn, using real-world examples from Facility Operations and University Planning, Design, and Construction. We’ll explore the challenges that led to the creation of the Data Hub, the implementation process, and the benefits of a shared, secure data environment.
Attendees will gain a high-level understanding of:
- How on-premises data gateways and semantic models empower departments to create their own reports
- The value of reducing IT bottlenecks for faster insights and decision-making
- Use cases that could inspire new reporting ideas in their own units
Recommendations: This is a non-technical session for staff from all backgrounds. No prior Power BI experience is necessary.