University of Wisconsin–Madison
  • Apr 21
    Ice Breakers

    Discover surprising connections you share with your colleagues.

  • Apr 21
    Welcome and Outline of the Day

    Ella Tschopik

    Memorial Union

    Ella Tschopik, ITSS 2026 lead, provides an overview of the day’s agenda.

  • Apr 21
    Check in and Breakfast

    Memorial Union Grand Hall

    Get your name badge, sign up for a facilitated discussion, and fuel up for a morning of conversations with your colleagues.

  • Apr 16
    Networking Lunch

  • Apr 16
    Group Discussions

    2 concurrent discussions in the “World Café” format. In the World Café format, two concurrent discussions will each include five small groups discussing a central theme. Participants are divided into small groups, usually seated around tables, to discuss a specific topic or question. The discussion will occurs in multiple rounds, with participants switching tables after …

  • Apr 16
    Support Services Excellence: Help Desk Optimization

    Kevin Tschopik

    This session focuses on strategies for improving help desk operations, enhancing user experience, and increasing efficiency in frontline IT support services. Session Goals

  • Apr 16
    Facilitated Discussions 2025

    Six concurrent, hour-long facilitated discussions focused on discussing IT support questions identified in our post-registration survey. Each session will be led by a facilitator who will guide the discussions, ensuring that participants can share their insights, ask questions, and collaborate on solutions. These discussions aim to provide targeted support and foster a collaborative environment where …

  • Apr 16
    Cross-Campus Connections: Breaking Down IT Silos

    Kris Olds

    This session focuses on building relationships across different IT units and identifying opportunities to create lasting connections between central IT and distributed IT staff. Session Goals

  • Apr 16
    Digital Accessibility: Implementation Strategies

    Sara Nagreen

    This session addresses the challenges of implementing digital accessibility standards across campus and developing effective approaches to build accessibility into everyday workflows.

  • Apr 16
    AI in IT Support: Current Applications and Future Possibilities

    Naomi Bernstein

    This session explores how AI tools are being implemented in IT support workflows and considers future applications and implications for campus IT staff. Session Goals