We are excited to reveal our spotlight talks for the 2024 UC Tech Annual Conference, on October 27-29 at UC Davis and UC Davis Health! Information about panels will be added shortly, so check back soon! Click here to view the full conference schedule.
Spotlight Talks: October 28 & 29
Envisioning the Future of Tech Roles
From UC Irvine, Tom Andriola is a Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Data and Chief Digital Officer.
His talk on Monday, October 28, titled “Working with Universities & Healthcare Organizations: A Bold Next Decade,” will highlight technology strategies that revolutionize universities and healthcare organizations. Andriola expands on this description below.
“The evolution of our roles in higher education and healthcare organizations has become increasingly visible, critical, and strategic. As the deployment of technology, harvesting of data, and potential of AI have moved from the basement to the boardroom, the implications of this evolution go far beyond making things work and require new thinking and skills for technology professionals, top to bottom.”
Solving Problems with User Experience
From UC Davis Health, Kate McLoughlin is a design thinking consultant and leader in human-centered design.
Her talk on Tuesday, October 29 titled, “The Power of User Journey Mapping: A Human-Centered Design Approach to Improving Services and Technology,” will explore how we can transform our services and technology to better meet user needs. McLoughlin expands on the description below.
"Whether you work in healthcare, technology, or any other field that values user experience, this presentation will equip you with the tools and knowledge to drive impactful organizational changes. Join me as we explore the power of user journey mapping to transform services and technology, putting people at the center of everything we do."