Overview

As artificial intelligence transforms everything from academic research to administrative operations, higher education institutions are being challenged to rethink their infrastructure strategies — balancing cost, performance and scalability.

How can campuses support the growing demand for AI at scale, securely and with agility? This webinar, presented by the Center for Digital Education, HP Z and NVIDIA, explores how colleges and universities can evolve beyond cloud dependency to embrace a more distributed, high-performance computing model that delivers AI capability where it’s needed most.

This webinar explores the transformative potential of HP ZGX Nano AI Station, powered by the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip and NVIDIA AI software stack. We will demonstrate how ZGX Nano AI Station empowers universities and research labs to execute complex AI workflows. We dive deeper into the architectural shifts, operational models and right-sized systems ready to support AI innovation on campus.

We explore:

Why location matters again: The resurgence of edge and on-prem AI solutions means faster research and experimentation without overextending budgets or bandwidth.
Building collaborative ecosystems: Institutions can empower faculty and student innovators with secure, high-performance systems that support experimentation and deployment.
Designing for flexibility and scale: Learn about strategies for deploying modular, space-efficient systems that adapt to different campus needs — from individual research labs to institution-wide initiatives.

Viewers will gain insights into practical deployment strategies, real-world use cases and best practices for maximizing research productivity and outcomes in academia. Watch now to learn how you can advance your institution’s research capabilities and spark innovation.

Speakers

Dan Gohl

Chief Technology & Strategy Officer for US SLED, HP Inc.

Daniel Gohl joined HP Inc. as Head of US Education Strategy in September 2022. He brings three decades of partnering for success through innovation with students and educators from pre-kindergarten through post-graduate studies. Daniel has deep knowledge and extensive experience in teaching, education management, and educational policy at the local, state, and national level. He is committed to helping communities, and the institutions serving them, ensure that education is contemporary, challenging, and continuous. Dan was raised in the Mid-Hudson Valley region of New York and currently lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his wife and three children.

Jerome Gabryszewski

AI & Data Science Business Development Manager, HP

I am Jerome Gabryszewski, a seasoned professional with an extensive 8-year tenure at HP. Since my graduation from college in 2016, my career has been dedicated to various sales roles within the Inside and Field SLED Mid-Atlantic Team at HP. Before joining the company, I obtained a bachelor’s degree in both Economics & Finance from Fort Lewis College in Colorado and studied at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) in Regensburg, Germany. My upbringing is rooted in a large family, comprising four brothers and three sisters. We spent our childhood on a horse farm in rural Illinois before relocating to New Mexico during my high school years. In addition to my professional pursuits, I am an avid enthusiast of golf, reading, marksmanship, jiu-jitsu, and computer building during my free time.

Sama Bali

Senior Product Marketing Manager, AI and Data Science Solutions, Nvidia

Sama Bali is a Senior Product Marketing Manager for AI and Data Science Solutions at NVIDIA. She has led Machine Learning Solutions marketing at Amazon Web Services and held key roles at Dell, Veritas Technologies, and Pure Storage. Her expertise centers on educating developers about AI advancements and supporting successful enterprise implementation.

Jim Jorstad — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Education

Jim Jorstad is Senior Fellow for the Center for Digital Education and the Center for Digital Government. He is a retired emeritus interim CIO and Cyber Security Designee for the Chancellor’s Office at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He served in leadership roles as director of IT client services, academic technologies and media services, providing services to over 1,500 staff and 10,000 students. Jim has experience in IT operations, teaching and learning, and social media strategy. His work has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, Forbes and NPR, and he is a recipient of the 2013 CNN iReport Spirit Award. Jim is an EDUCAUSE Leading Change Fellow and was chosen as one of the Top 30 Media Producers in the U.S.

Webinar

From Cloud Dependency to Distributed AI Infrastructure for Higher Education