Higher education is at a crossroads. Institutions are under immense pressure to innovate, prove value, and manage costs—all while technology and learning models evolve at a breakneck pace. In this challenging environment, institutions are realizing that open source technology is not a peripheral IT choice; it is a strategic necessity.
We’re excited to announce a powerful panel session at the Educause Annual Conference in Nashville that will tackle this crucial topic head-on, using the Open edX platform and Western Governors University (WGU) as a premier case study for success.
Panel Spotlight: A Case Study for Open Source as a Strategic Imperative for Higher Education
Join us to learn how actively engaging with open source communities allows universities to leverage collective intelligence, re-balance control over product roadmaps, and ultimately place higher education in the EdTech innovation driver’s seat.
Session Details:
- What: A Case Study for Open Source as a Strategic Imperative for Higher Education
- When: Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 9:45 AM–10:30 AM CT
- Where: Educause 2025, Nashville, TN
Meet the Experts:
This dynamic 45-minute panel brings together leaders who are not just users of open source, but active contributors shaping its future:
- Ed Zarecor (VP Engineering, Axim Collaborative)
- Mike Hassett (WGU)
- Josh Baron (Apereo Foundation)
- Stephanie Lieggi (Executive Director of OSPO, Executive Director of CROSS, UC Santa Cruz)
We look forward to seeing you at Educause 2025!
