NETT Day
NETT Day 17
Digital Transformation: Shaping the Future of Business
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 8:20 p.m.
Location: Alumni Hall, Â鶹¹ÙÍø Main Campus
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NETT Day 17 Agenda
| Speaker | Session Title | Session Time |
|---|---|---|
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Dean & Professor, Â鶹¹ÙÍø College of Business and Technology |
Welcome Remarks |
10:30 - 10:50 a.m. |
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Cybersecurity Keynote and Panel Participant & Advisor, Shambliss Guardian |
Cybersecurity Technology and Trends in the Age of AI |
10:50 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. |
|
Customer Success Manager, Coursera |
Career Skills That Click: Level Up Your Â鶹¹ÙÍø Degree – Hands-on Intro to Coursera Career Academy and Industry Micro-credentials for Every Pathway |
12:15 - 1:30 p.m. |
|
Associate Professor, Â鶹¹ÙÍø College of Business and Technology Student Presenters: David Fernandez Hesed Gaiya Afsha Sheikh Adaugo Uduko |
CBT One Book Per Semester |
1:40 - 2:55 p.m. |
|
AWS, Head of AI/ML Generative AI, Amazon |
From Hype to Hired: How AI is Changing Work, and How to Get Ahead of it |
3:05 - 4:05 p.m. |
|
General Managing Partner, G2T3V, LLC & CHIP, LLC – Early-Stage Venture Firms Co-Founder, Selfie, LLC Co-Director of Marketing, Selfie, LLC Co-Director of Marketing, Selfie, LLC |
You Don’t Want to Be at the Airport When Your Ship Comes In |
4:15 - 5:30 p.m. |
|
Director - Head of Advertiser Analytics, Microsoft |
From Door-Knocking to Director - A Career Journey of Resilience and Success in Analytics |
5:40 - 6:55 p.m. |
|
Sr Manager, Technology Program Manager, JLLT: Jones Lang LaSalle Technologies |
Change is Constant |
7:05 - 8:20 p.m. |
What is NETT Day?
Established in 2010, Northeastern Empowerment Through Technology (NETT) Day at Â鶹¹ÙÍø is an event that celebrates technology, the way in which we interact with it, and how we use it to improve society.
The theme for NETT Day 17, "Digital Transformation: Shaping the Future of Business," explores how emerging technologies are changing the way organizations operate, make decisions, connect with customers, and prepare for the future. From artificial intelligence and data analytics to the implementation of new technologies, NETT Day 17 will highlight the opportunities, challenges, and skills associated with navigating in increasingly digital business environment.
Throughout the day, our engaging sessions will provide insights into real-world applications of technology, professional experiences, and the evolving relationship between business and technology.
Watch Past NETT Day Sessions
Nett Day 15 Guest Speakers
Sencun Zhu (left) with Dr. Yi Yang
From left: Jessica Mueller, Chris Vazquez, Fidel Guzman, and Dr. Cidgem Gonul Kochan
Don Ginocchio (left) with Dr. Cidgem Gonul Kochan
From left: Tatiana Jimenez, Cassaundra Garcia, Dr. Dilek Yunlu, Kevin Islas, Ivan Pensov, Alexis Morales, Dr. Sungdoo Kim
Rachel Devine
Nekia Nichelle (left) and Clinton Johnson
Mohammed Abuhamad
From left: Gabriela Chavez, Mika Stambaugh, Dr. Michael Bedell