2025 INTERNET2
LEADERSHIP Exchange
Monday, April 28 Anaheim, Calif.
Collaborate and Connect
with Your Peers
Join us for the Leadership Exchange, an invitation-only event tailored for executive-level leaders within the Internet2 community. The program is Monday, April 28, from 12:30- 5:00 p.m., during the 2025 Internet2 Community Exchange in Anaheim, Calif. (A pre-program lunch is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
The event is crafted in collaboration with a program committee of your peers, ensuring the agenda reflects the most pressing topics for research and education leaders.
What to Expect at the Leadership Exchange
- Engaging discussions: Participate in facilitated, hands-on conversations addressing critical and timely issues impacting executive leadership in research and education.
- Collaborative insights: Share strategies and gain perspectives from other leaders to tackle challenges and seize opportunities effectively.
- Actionable takeaways: Leave equipped with practical solutions and fresh ideas to drive your organization forward.
- Networking opportunities: Strengthen connections and foster collaborations to advance research, scholarship, and education. The Leadership Exchange will be immediately followed by a special reception.
'Actionable Insights and Strengthened Networks'
"For newcomers to the Leadership Exchange, my advice is to actively engage in the sessions and network with fellow attendees. Take advantage of the collaborative environment to ask questions, share experiences, and build relationships ...
Remember, the value of the Exchange lies not only in the formal presentations but also in the informal interactions that can lead to lasting professional connections.”
--Hector M. Molina,
Vice Chancellor for IT and CIO, Fayetteville State University
'No PowerPoints, No Panels, No Talking at You'
"The Leadership Exchange format is totally interactive — no PowerPoints, no panels, no talking at you — only discussion groups, idea sharing, and critical connections to support our missions. ... I guarantee this will be the best event for leadership you have attended.”
--Marc Hoit,
Vice Chancellor for IT and CIO, North Carolina State University
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Location: Pacific A Ballroom
| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Lunch and attendees make their way to their assigned tables |
| 12:30 pm | Welcome and Introductions |
| 12:40 pm | Session Overview and Ground Rules |
| 12:50 pm – 1:50 pm |
Exploring Community Challenges and Potential Areas of Focus: Attendees will work together to assess the current environment and identify 2-3 shared challenges across the community. |
| 1:50 pm - 2:00 pm | BREAK |
| 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm |
Developing Strategies & Leveraging Best Practices: Attendees will identify best practices, strategies and shared solutions to consider or leverage to help address this issue collectively. Attendees will then report out and participate in group discussion |
| 3:20 pm - 3:30 pm | BREAK |
| 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm |
Exploring Priorities for Internet2 & the Role of the Next CEO: Attendees will review each area of focus and strategies identified and discuss what major service, program or function could Internet2 develop/provide to support the community. Attendees will also spend time providing perspectives on focus areas and priorities for the new CEO of Internet2 during their first year. |
| 4:45 pm | Session wrap-up and Closing Remarks |
| 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Leadership Exchange and International Reception |
Special Note: You are welcome to bring a member of your leadership team or designate a proxy if you’re unable to attend. Program details, including session topics, will be shared soon to help you prepare for this experience. Let us know your plus one or proxy by emailing meetingregistration@internet2.edu.