Tag archives: Impact Conference

CATLab Bridges Studentsto Tech Careers
By Scott Craig   |   August 4, 2026

Making the transition from higher education to the professional workforce can be daunting for college graduates. Westmont’s Center for Applied Technology Lab (CATLab) rewrites that narrative by creating a direct bridge to the tech sector. This summer, the program’s impact reaches new heights through an expansive partnership with Webconnex, an event ticketing company that Westmont […]

AI’s Impact on Higher Ed
By Scott Craig   |   August 5, 2025

Higher education must enhance student experiences and foster meaningful relationships if it’s to meet the challenge of rapidly advancing AI. That was the message at Westmont’s Impact Conference, which brought higher education technology leaders to campus from July 24-25. They stressed that technology should serve, not supplant, the social networks and values at the heart […]

Impact Conference Explores AI, Education
By Scott Craig   |   July 23, 2024

Westmont’s annual Impact Conference, co-sponsored by Salesforce, explores opportunities and dangers using artificial intelligence tools in education Thursday, July 25, and Friday, July 26, in the Global Leadership Center. Tickets to the two-day event cost $100 with breakfast and lunch provided both days. To register or get more information, please visit westmont.edu/impact. “The conference, geared […]

Education, Technology Join at Impact Conference
By Scott Craig   |   August 15, 2023

Westmont’s annual Impact Conference brings together leading thinkers in education and technology to discuss the development of better data systems for colleges and universities. Co-hosted by Salesforce and Westmont’s Center for Applied Technology (CATLab), the free event takes place on campus Thursday, August 10, from 8am – 1:30pm. To register or get more information, please […]

Higher Ed Collaboration at Impact Conference
By Scott Craig   |   August 16, 2022

Westmont’s Center for Applied Technology (CATLab) joins forces with Salesforce to host the Impact Conference on Thursday, August 11, in the Global Leadership Center on campus. Keynote speakers include Peter Coffee, Vice President for Strategic Research at Salesforce, and Lupita Knittel, President of 7 Mindsets, an education technology company. To register for the free conference, […]