ITHAKA's Next Wave 2019 will be held on Wednesday, December 4 in New York City. This year, we look beyond the academy at the big trends in technology and society that will reshape research and learning. We explore topics ranging from AI and data, to the environment, politics, and pluralism. How will controversional developments in these areas alter student and researcher experiences? How can the higher education and academic research communities adopt new technologies and practices, while creating positive, ethical outcomes that move society forward? What can we learn from those working at the cutting edge today?   

We welcome leaders with whom we work from the academic, scholarly communications, and museum communities to join us. Invitations were extended on Septemeber 17, 2019, following a Save the Date sent in June 2019.  If you did not receive these communications and are interested in attending this event, please reach out to Heidi McGregor, ITHAKA's VP, Communications.

About The Next Wave

The Next Wave is an annual invitational event that offers a focused, collegial space to come together and explore current trends, often in technology and the commercial web, and to look to the future of higher education. Through this event, our partner organizations understand the landscape, develop strategies, and find ways to collaborate and to thrive.

Past Events

The Next Wave 2018:   Will We Recognize Higher Ed in 10 Years? |  Twitter #ithakatnw18

The Next Wave 2017:  Can Universities and Colleges Adapt to Today's Challenges? | Twitter #ithakatnw17

The Next Wave 2016:  Where is U.S. Higher Education Going? | Twitter #ithakatnw16