24 april, Rome – Accelerating Higher Education: The New CRUI-Google Framework

Accelerating Higher Education | CRUI-Google Framework

Accelerating Higher Education
The New CRUI-Google Framework

Format: Executive Briefing

A high-level executive briefing exploring AI, cloud infrastructure, digital transformation and innovation in higher education.

24 APRIL 2026 – 09:00 – 13:00 | EVENT HOSTED AT CRUI HEADQUARTERS – PIAZZA RONDANINI 48, ROME
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Agenda

09:00 – 09:30
Welcome & strategic vision
Topic

Overview of the CRUI-Google partnership, strategic positioning and vision for integrating AI into higher education.

Speakers
  • Gianluigi Greco — Rector, Università della Calabria, Delegate CRUI ICT
  • Anna Artemyeva — HE Lead EMEA & JAPAC, Google for Education
  • Ivana D’Errico — Field Sales Manager Public Sector, Google Cloud
09:30 – 10:10
Keynote: DeepMind – AI for science and learning
Topic

AI for science and learning, including DeepMind research and Gemini models.

Speakers
  • Terra Terrwillinger — Director, Strategic Initiatives and Public Engagement, Google DeepMind
  • Miriam Schneider — Director, Learning & Education Strategic Initiatives, Google DeepMind
10:10 – 10:40
Google Workspace & Gemini: Innovation, inclusion & security
Topic

Innovation, inclusion and security with Gemini, NotebookLM and AI-powered productivity.

Speakers
  • Simona Maccari — Higher Education Lead Italy, Google for Education
  • Ivan Parodi — Education Solution Engineer Italy, UK, CEE, Google for Education
10:40 – 11:00
Building AI Literacy: Skilling & Training Support
Topic

Strategies to build AI skills across faculty, students and staff, supporting responsible adoption and educational integration.

Speakers
  • Emanuele Pozzi — Digital Transformation Manager, Google for Education
11:00 – 11:20
Coffee Break
11:20 – 12:20
The Intelligent Campus: Cloud Infrastructure & Enterprise AI
Topic

Cloud infrastructure, enterprise AI and integration with university systems.

Speakers
  • Silvia Bellucci — Customer Engineer, Google Cloud
12:20 – 13:00
Roadmap, Activation & Q&A
Topic

Activation roadmap, technical prerequisites and Q&A.

Speakers
  • All speakers + CRUI Technical Coordinator
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