2026 Digital Ticket Learning Technologies Conference
Digital Ticket is a free one-day conference in Beaumont, Texas centered on digital learning and the latest in educational technology. Sessions will be offered that focus on a host of tools, strategies, and innovative ideas pertaining to digital learning and the electronic classroom.
This is Digital Ticket's eleventh year, and we look forward to a chance to build on the success of previous years. The event is sponsored by Lamar University’s Division of Digital Learning and Department of Data, Analytics, Reporting and Assessment (DARpA).
2026 Keynote:
Defending the Degree: Why Disciplinary AI Fluency is Foundational to Student Success
As AI fluency becomes an essential professional standard, faculty expertise is critical to preserving the relevance and integrity of university credentials. Transforming passive AI use into workplace competence requires the mentorship of disciplinary experts who bridge classroom learning and career readiness.
This session frames higher education as a sandbox in which each course, guided by faculty, becomes a proving ground for students to apply AI responsibly and effectively in real-world contexts
By Kimberly A. Conner, JD
Kimberly A. Conner, JD, is the Director of University Innovation at Lamar University. With a professional background spanning six years in complex litigation and over 20 years as a classroom educator, she brings a unique lens to the integration of emerging technologies. Prior to joining Lamar, Kimberly spearheaded the selective deployment and responsible adoption of AI tools at Texas State University, collaborating with faculty, staff, and leadership to shape Texas State's institutional roadmap.
Kimberly's work included launching the AI in Teaching and Learning Symposia and engaging over 1,800 students in foundational AI courses. She believes faculty guidance is essential to transforming AI from a generic shortcut into a disciplinary asset that preserves the integrity of university credentials.
Event Information:
WHEN
Friday, February 20, 2026
WHERE
Lamar University Setzer Student Center
Beaumont, TX
PARKING
Parking available in lot C-1.
See the digital program for the Parking Permit, or download it here.
Digital Program:
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