Florida State University's Information Technology Services (ITS) is hosting the 2026 ITS RISE Together Showcase from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7. This event is designed to promote collaboration, highlight groundbreaking projects and drive technological innovation across the university.
Open to all members of the FSU community, this free half-day technology conference offers opportunities to connect, exchange ideas and spotlight emerging technological innovations.
"The RISE Together Showcase represents the very best of Florida State University," said Jonathan Fozard, associate vice president and chief information officer. "It brings together research, instruction, innovation, security and student success in one unified experience. This event demonstrates how technology is not simply supporting the university's mission but actively accelerating it."
This year's showcase features three 50-minute session blocks. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with thought leaders, participate in live demonstrations and discover how technology is shaping the future of FSU.
Highlighted themes and sessions for 2026 include:
- Research & Innovation: We empower researchers and educators with cutting-edge technologies that accelerate discovery and elevate teaching, ensuring our academic community continues to rise toward new horizons of knowledge.
- Innovation & Modernization: By embracing emerging tools, modern platforms, and forward-thinking solutions, we are building a digital ecosystem that is agile, future-ready and boldly innovative.
- Security & Compliance: We champion a culture of unwavering digital security, privacy and system resilience, fortifying our infrastructure with proactive safeguards so the university can operate with confidence in our digital environments.
- Engagement & Student Success: Through seamless experiences, real-time insights and innovative digital pathways, we rise together to empower every learner and enhance engagement across the student journey.
"RISE Together is more than a theme - it is a call to action," Fozard said. "The showcase reflects how FSU is aligning strategy, talent and technology to drive measurable impact across research, instruction and operations. When we rise together, innovation becomes transformation."
