{"id":29636,"date":"2025-12-11T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/?p=29636"},"modified":"2025-12-12T09:04:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T14:04:32","slug":"mtech-connect-2025-recap-a-day-of-tech-talent-and-transformative-connections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/2025\/12\/11\/mtech-connect-2025-recap-a-day-of-tech-talent-and-transformative-connections\/","title":{"rendered":"MTech Connect 2025 Recap: A Day of Tech, Talent, and Transformative Connections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On December 9, 2025, the Central Campus Classroom Building (CCCB) buzzed with energy, collaboration, and innovative spirit as 321 technology professionals representing Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Flint, and Michigan Medicine converged for the 12th annual gathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/it.umich.edu\/community\/events\/mtech-connect-2025-symposium\">MTech Connect 2025<\/a>, sponsored by the Michigan Technology Community and Vice President for IT &amp; CIO, presented a full-day professional development symposium reimagined to focus on skill-building, campus collaboration, and career advancement. Whether attendees joined in person or virtually via Zoom, this hybrid event delivered a rich tapestry of interactive sessions, insightful presentations, hands-on workshops, and lively networking\u2014truly exemplifying U-M\u2019s commitment to accessible and lifelong learning. It was the first in-person event which also offered full-day live streaming as well as recordings of all the sessions using CAEN\u2019s lecture capture technology already present in the CCCB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignnormal\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-29675\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-109-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-29675 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"MTech Connect 2025 Recap\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_29675\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_29675\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-29676 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-11 09:34:02\" data-filename=\"2025-MTech-Connect-article-01-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-MTech-Connect-article-01-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Aubrey Morse speaking at the MTech Connect Symposium\" class=\"slider-29675 slide-29676 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2025 MTech Connect-article-01\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Aubrey Morse, MTech Steering Committee Chair, speaks at the MTech Connect 2025 Symposium.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-29692 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-11 09:37:55\" data-filename=\"2025-MTech-Connect-article-06-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-MTech-Connect-article-06-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Dr. Charles Severance giving his keynote at the MTech Connect Symposium\" class=\"slider-29675 slide-29692 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2025 MTech Connect-article-06\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Dr. Charles Severance (a.k.a. Dr. Chuck) gives his keynote at the MTech Connect Symposium.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-29677 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-11 09:34:02\" data-filename=\"2025-MTech-Connect-article-15-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-MTech-Connect-article-15-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Attendees participating in a hands-on activity to build skill with experimenting during one of the sessions at the 2025 MTech Connect Symposium.\" class=\"slider-29675 slide-29677 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2025 MTech Connect-article-15\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>MTech Connect attendees participating in a hands-on activity to build skills during one of the sessions.\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-29678 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-11 09:34:03\" data-filename=\"2025-MTech-Connect-article-05-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-MTech-Connect-article-05-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Ben Andies (left) and Dan Burgess (right) speaking at the MTech Connect Symposium\" class=\"slider-29675 slide-29678 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2025 MTech Connect-article-05\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Co-chairs Ben Andies, ITS Emerging Tech (left), and Dan Burgess, ITS Teaching &amp; Learning (right), speak at the MTech Connect Symposium.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-29691 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-11 09:37:30\" data-filename=\"2025-MTech-Connect-article-11-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-MTech-Connect-article-11-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Mohamed Mohamed speaking at his breakout session about standardizing documentation using Excel\" class=\"slider-29675 slide-29691 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2025 MTech Connect-article-11\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Mohamed Mohamed at his MTech Connect breakout session, Standardizing Documentation Using Excel.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Day Built for Growth and Connection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The day commenced with a networking breakfast, setting the tone for meaningful dialogue and new connections. After opening remarks, attendees enjoyed a keynote from Dr. Charles Severance (a.k.a. \u201cDr. Chuck\u201d), whose talk explored digital innovation, his role in its evolution, and the vital role of technology in shaping the future of higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breakout sessions, running throughout the morning and afternoon, tackled topics from emotional intelligence to API workflows and agile development, with presenters sharing practical tips and strategies for success. Poster sessions showcased a variety of campus-driven projects: solutions for staff empowerment (AlmasupportGPT), accessibility initiatives, AI-powered support chatbots, the journey from chaos to compliance in file retention, a Fireside Chat with Mindy Warden, John Herlocher, Heather Brooks, Sheetal Sonar, moderated by Dan Burgess.&nbsp; Topics also included examining the leadership strengths of introverts and neurodivergent thinkers. Presenters fostered vibrant discussion around each topic, encouraging an exchange of ideas and collaborative problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The luncheon and social lounge provided a well-deserved break and another opportunity to build connections, followed by more breakout discussions \u2014 ranging from student mentorship and digital signage innovation to leveraging LinkedIn Learning and empowering employee success through onboarding tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A highlight of the afternoon was the Leadership Panel, where Scott Arnst (UM-Flint CIO), Ted Hanss (LSA CIO), Dan Maletta (College of Engineering CIO), Kerry Flynn (Ross CIO), and Kenny Moore (moderator), shared stories, career advice, and candid perspectives on the evolving IT landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignnormal\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-29679\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-109-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-29679 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"MTech Connect 2025 Leadership Panel\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_29679\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_29679\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-29684 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-11 09:35:07\" data-filename=\"2025-MTech-Connect-article-17-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-MTech-Connect-article-17-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"MTech Connect Leadership Panel. Seated from left to right: Kenny Moore, Ted Hanss, Dan Maletta, Scott Arnst, and Kerry Flynn.\" class=\"slider-29679 slide-29684 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2025 MTech Connect-article-17\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>From left to right: Kenny Moore (speaking), Ted Hanss, LSA CIO, Dan Maletta, CoE CIO, Scott Arnst, UM-Flint CIO, and Kerry Flynn, Ross CIO, at the MTech Connect Leadership Panel.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-29681 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-11 09:35:07\" data-filename=\"2025-MTech-Connect-article-20-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-MTech-Connect-article-20-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Dan Maletta (left), Scott Arnst (center, speaking), and Kerry Flynn (right) at the MTech Connect Leadership Panel\" class=\"slider-29679 slide-29681 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2025 MTech Connect-article-20\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Dan Maletta, CoE CIO (left), Scott Arnst, UM-Flint CIO (center, speaking), and Kerry Flynn, Ross CIO (right) at the MTech Connect Leadership Panel.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-29682 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-11 09:35:07\" data-filename=\"2025-MTech-Connect-article-18-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-MTech-Connect-article-18-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Scott Arnst, UM-Flint CIO (left) and Kerry Flynn, Ross CIO (right) at the MTech Connect Leadership Panel\" class=\"slider-29679 slide-29682 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2025 MTech Connect-article-18\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Scott Arnst, UM-Flint CIO (left) and Kerry Flynn, Ross CIO (right, speaking) at the MTech Connect Leadership Panel.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-29680 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-11 09:35:07\" data-filename=\"2025-MTech-Connect-article-21-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-MTech-Connect-article-21-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"From left to right: Kenny Moore, Ted Hanss, Dan Maletta, Scott Arnst, and Kerry Flynn speaking at the MTech Connect Leadership Panel\" class=\"slider-29679 slide-29680 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2025 MTech Connect-article-21\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>From left to right: Kenny Moore, Ted Hanss, LSA CIO (speaking), Dan Maletta, CoE CIO, Scott Arnst, UM-Flint CIO, and Kerry Flynn, Ross CIO, at the MTech Connect Leadership Panel.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-29683 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-11 09:35:07\" data-filename=\"2025-MTech-Connect-article-19-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-MTech-Connect-article-19-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Dan Maletta, College of Engineering CIO, speaks at the MTech Connect Leadership Panel\" class=\"slider-29679 slide-29683 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2025 MTech Connect-article-19\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Dan Maletta, CoE CIO (left, speaking) and Scott Arnst, UM-Flint CIO (right) at the MTech Connect Leadership Panel.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Championing Professional Resources and Inclusive Growth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the event, participants explored U-M\u2019s robust toolkit for career and professional development: <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.umich.edu\/working-u-m\/professional-development\/organizational-learning-resources-faculty-staff\/professional-development-courses-resources\/linkedin-learning\">LinkedIn Learning<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.umich.edu\/working-u-m\/my-employment\/staff-handbook\/tuition-support-program\">tuition benefits<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/it.umich.edu\/community\/mentor-program\">mentorship programs<\/a>, and on-demand learning platforms. Organizers emphasized fostering dialogue around career growth, championing inclusivity, and supporting continuous staff development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event\u2019s central themes resonated in every session and poster: promoting collaboration across campuses, advancing equitable participation, and identifying both the challenges and opportunities facing IT professionals in higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smooth Logistics, Practical Perks, and a Welcoming Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a well-oiled registration process, clear guidance from dedicated event coordinators, and tech support on hand for every session, MTech Connect 2025 ran smoothly from start to finish. Attendees appreciated amenities like the networking lounge, lactation and personal item rooms, and \u2014 crucially \u2014 breakfast and lunch for all who registered on time. Logistical innovations, like the new virtual parking permit system, meant driving and parking were almost as seamless as joining via Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignnormal\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-29685\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-109-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-29685 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"MTech Connect\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_29685\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_29685\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-29686 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-11 09:36:20\" data-filename=\"2025-MTech-Connect-article-03-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-MTech-Connect-article-03-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Attendees at the 2025 MTech Connect Symposium\" class=\"slider-29685 slide-29686 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2025 MTech Connect-article-03\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Attendees having fun at the MTech Connect Symposium.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-29690 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-11 09:36:21\" data-filename=\"2025-MTech-Connect-article-12-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-MTech-Connect-article-12-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Mindy Warden (left) and John Herlocher (right) at the MTech Connect Fireside Chat\" class=\"slider-29685 slide-29690 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2025 MTech Connect-article-12\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Mindy Warden, Health Information Technology and Services (left, speaking) and John Herlocher, LSA Technology Services (right) at the MTech Connect Fireside Chat.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-29688 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-11 09:36:20\" data-filename=\"2025-MTech-Connect-article-09-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-MTech-Connect-article-09-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Attendees at the 2025 MTech Connect Symposium\" class=\"slider-29685 slide-29688 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2025 MTech Connect-article-09\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Attendees networking at the MTech Connect Symposium.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-29697 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-11 10:22:43\" data-filename=\"2025-MTech-Connect-article-16-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-MTech-Connect-article-16-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Amy Fredell speaking at her MTech Connect breakout session about AI-Driven Onboarding\" class=\"slider-29685 slide-29697 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2025 MTech Connect-article-16\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Amy Fredell speaking at her MTech Connect breakout session about AI-Driven Onboarding.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-29698 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-11 10:23:11\" data-filename=\"2025-MTech-Connect-article-14-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-MTech-Connect-article-14-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Attendees at the 2025 MTech Connect Symposium\" class=\"slider-29685 slide-29698 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2025 MTech Connect-article-14\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Attendees conversing during a breakout session at the MTech Connect Symposium.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-29699 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-11 10:23:11\" data-filename=\"2025-MTech-Connect-article-13-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-MTech-Connect-article-13-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Attendees at the 2025 MTech Connect Symposium\" class=\"slider-29685 slide-29699 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2025 MTech Connect-article-13\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Attendees conversing at the MTech Connect Symposium.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-29700 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-11 10:23:11\" data-filename=\"2025-MTech-Connect-article-02-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-MTech-Connect-article-02-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Attendees at the 2025 MTech Connect Symposium\" class=\"slider-29685 slide-29700 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2025 MTech Connect-article-02\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Attendees conversing at the MTech Connect Symposium.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-29701 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-11 10:23:11\" data-filename=\"2025-MTech-Connect-article-10-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-MTech-Connect-article-10-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-29685 slide-29701 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2025 MTech Connect-article-10\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Attendees networking at the MTech Connect Symposium.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking Forward: Lifting Each Other Higher<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As closing remarks wrapped up the day, it was clear: MTech Connect 2025 delivered on its promise to be a vibrant space for innovation and growth. The event cultivated new relationships, inspired bold professional journeys, and showcased the impact of technology in supporting the U-M mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you to Event Chairs Dan Burgess and Ben Andries, the coordinators, presenters, and every attendee for making this gathering more than a conference \u2014 it was a celebration of community and possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you miss a session or want to revisit the keynote?&nbsp;Recordings of all sessions are available <a href=\"https:\/\/it.umich.edu\/community\/events\/mtech-connect-2025-symposium\/presentations\">on our website<\/a>. You can also view highlights of the event in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fo\/0wv3ecf6s6tdy8w8jrpnu\/ANDD02ZNFUMkuTqBQ8f_eUY?rlkey=sfy7ctbxr13ydnd8ycxiwrxvn&amp;st=bvqfp2w2&amp;dl=0\">Dropbox<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What did you think of MTech Connect 2025?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umich.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_bKorxtvSBQg9gZo\">Please take a short survey on the event!<\/a> Your comments and feedback are important as we aim to improve future event planning. The survey will close on Wednesday, December 17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for participating in this year&#8217;s event. 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