Past Summit

Penn State Data Summit

This event had many opportunities to gain valuable knowledge and inspiration from distinguished leaders and presenters. On the first day, interim Executive Vice President and Provost Tracy Langkilde provided opening remarks, while Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer David Horton gave the opening remarks on the second day, which gave us their insights on data-informed decision-making at the University. A list of all recorded Presentations and Panels can be found on the 2025 Penn State Data Summit Kaltura. Feb 12-13 8:15 a.m. to noon.

Summit Tracks

The 2025 Data Summit featured five distinct conference tracks. These conference tracks are featured throughout the agenda.

The Power of the Current: Turning Data into Impactful Decisions

This track explored transforming data into actionable insights, driving impactful decisions across the University. Discover the power of data and how it is leveraged to create meaningful change by viewing these well-attended sessions: OPAIR's Institutional Data Offerings: What’s New and What is Coming and Measuring Key Performance Metrics: The Performance Summary Dashboard.

Sailing Together: Enhancing Projects with Collaboration

This track delved into strategies, tools, and best practices to foster collaboration to enhance project success. Navigate challenges and leverage collective expertise to achieve shared goals. Examine the power of working together and sailing towards success as in this recorded session: Collaborative Synergy: Data Analysts, Business Analysts, and SQL Developers in Building Power BI Report.

Anchored in Belonging: Empowering DEIB Initiatives with Data Insights

Uncover the power of data in driving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives. This track highlighted strategies and tools for creating inclusive environments and promoting equity. Explore how data can anchor your DEIB efforts and make a lasting impact, seen in this recorded session: Identifying Equity Gaps at World Campus with the Population Index.

Foundations Beneath the Surface: Infrastructure for Data Assets

Explore the critical infrastructure that supports data assets. This track delved into the technologies, frameworks, and best practices essential for building robust data foundations. Uncover the hidden layers that enable effective data management and utilization, such as in this recorded session: Identifying Equity Gaps at World Campus with the Population Index.

Riding the AI Wave: Exploring the Power of Machine

Learning Dive into the transformative world of machine learning. This track featured presentations on how users are exploring the use of machine learning to harness its potential for projects. Navigate the AI wave and uncover new horizons, such as in this recorded session: Preparing Information for Large Language Models and AI Tools in Higher Education.