ASCEND Beyond the Classroom
JosephOne & C1: HBCU Technology Conference 2026
Advancing Systems, Collaboration, Education and Next Gen Development
Advancing Systems, Collaboration, Education and Next Gen Development

February 12th-13th 2026, 1.5 Days

Bishop State Community College, Mobile Al

C1 & Joseph One Technologies & Bishop State Community College

IT Directors, CIOs, and Title III Administrators, Students










Welcome coffee, check-in, and early networking with vendors in the exhibitor hall.
• Bishop State Community College Representative
• Welcome (C1 & J1)
• Introduction of Participating Colleges & Attendees
• Trends in higher ed tech
• Microsoft’s vision for AI, collaboration tools, and equity in education
• Integrating technology into Title III initiatives
• Panel with CIOs and Title III administrators
• Track A: Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
“Securing HBCU Networks: A Cisco Deep Dive"
• Track B: Collaboration & Communication
“Reimagining Hybrid Classrooms with HP Poly”
• Track C: Student-Centric Innovation
“Data-Driven Decision-Making in Student Services”
Featuring mini-presentations from Cisco, Microsoft, HP Poly, and Consultants
• Track A: Cloud and Systems Integration
“Modernizing Your Infrastructure with Microsoft Azure”
• Track B: Faculty Engagement & Digital Tools
“Building Faculty Capacity with Title III Support”
• Track C: Cross-Campus Collaboration
“Shared Services & Inter-Campus Innovation Models”
A collaborative panel discussion featuring CIOs and Title III leaders from participating colleges
A candid conversation with tech and education leaders
Heavy hors d’oeuvres, live demo stations from vendors, and peer networking