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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