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From tighter budgets and rising expectations to AI governance and student well-being, institutions are being asked to modernize faster, prove value more clearly, and deliver connected experiences across every constituency—students, faculty, staff, and beyond. **And the pressures shaping 2025 aren’t going away—they’re setting the stage for how institutions must operate in 2026.** Join us for an “industry trends + year in review” webinar where we’ll share the most important themes we heard directly from Modo customers and what to expect next. - **Build sustainable, data-driven success strategies:** Navigate budget pressures with retention-driven, cost-saving strategies to strengthen engagement. - **Prove the value of the degree through measurable outcomes:** See students succeed post-graduation with proactive outreach, degree tracking, and early alerts—in an uncertain job market. - **Meet rising expectations for flexibility and personalization:** Use personas, dynamic dashboards, and community spaces to deliver more personalized, responsive experiences—preparing you for 2026. - **Make AI real — responsibly:** Approach AI adoption with governance, interoperability, and phased use cases that build trust.   **We’ll also share what’s new at Modo**, with a quick look at major platform updates across integrations, personalization, analytics, AI, and the continued unification of mobile and portal experiences. ## About Your Hosts ![Liz Richter](https://go.modolabs.com/hubfs/Liz%20Richter.png "Liz Richter") **Liz Richter Senior Director, Operations and Innovation University of Texas at Arlington** Liz received her Bachelor's from the University of North Texas and her Masters in Organizational Development. She is a dedicated higher education professional with a successful track record in academic advising, project management, and organizational development, and is a skilled leader. Liz supports the operations and technology initiatives within the Division of Student Success at UTA. ![Dan-Jamara](https://go.modolabs.com/hubfs/Dan-Jamara.png "Dan-Jamara") **Dan Jamara Senior Director, Customer Success, Modo Labs** Dan Jamara is the Senior Director of Higher Education Customer Success at Modo, where he leads the team responsible for partnering directly with institutions to ensure their portals and native apps thrive within their campus communities. He is also a familiar face to many as the host of Modo’s monthly User Group (MUG) calls. Prior to his current role, Dan led Modo’s implementation and support teams and served as Head of Customer Experience at a medical technology startup. ## About Your Hosts ![team 1 ](https://go.modolabs.com/hubfs/team%201%20.png "team 1 ") **Phil Kirschner** **Future of Work Expert, PK Consulting** Phil is a global thought leader with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of employee experience, corporate real estate, and technology strategy. He leverages data-driven insights to help organizations enhance productivity, talent retention, and engagement. Passionate about the future of work, Phil advocates for dynamic, sustainable, and inclusive workplaces that uplift human potential. ![team 2](https://go.modolabs.com/hubfs/team%202.png "team 2") **Adam Stoltz** **Cofounder, Former AmLaw Workplace Experience Operations** Adam Stoltz is a corporate real estate and workplace experience leader with over 15 years of experience in strategy, operations, and employee services. He specializes in managing global portfolios, workplace strategy, and employee experiences, with expertise in occupancy management, vendor relations, wellness programs, and design and construction. Adam is passionate about creating efficient, engaging work environments that enhance productivity and employee satisfaction. ![team 3](https://go.modolabs.com/hubfs/team%203.png "team 3") **Marc Grainger** **Chief People Officer, Debevoise & Plimpton** Marc Grainger is an experienced HR leader with over 15 years in talent development, leadership, and diversity. As Chief People Officer at Debevoise & Plimpton, he leads strategic initiatives to drive culture, performance, and employee engagement. Previously, Marc spent over a decade at Credit Suisse, where he held global leadership roles in People Development and Diversity & Inclusion. He is an expert in shaping high-performing, inclusive workplaces. ![team 4 ](https://go.modolabs.com/hubfs/team%204%20.png "team 4 ") **Laurie Rothenberg** **Global Real Estate & Workplace Strategy Lead Counsel, Pfizer** Laurie Rothenberg is a leader in Global Workplace and Corporate Real Estate Strategy with 17 years at Pfizer, specializing in shaping resilient, employee-centric workplaces. She has a proven track record in optimizing portfolio strategies, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and integrating ESG principles into real estate decisions. Laurie is passionate about creating inspiring workplaces that enhance employee engagement, operational efficiency, and organizational success. [Register Now](https://www.example.com) ## Related Resources WEBINAR # Beyond the Link Farm: Designing Portals that Serve Everyone Join leaders from **SUNY Plattsburgh** and **Virginia Commonwealth University** as they share *live stories* of how they built their portals from ideation to launch, and the lessons they learned along the way. [Learn More](https://go.modolabs.com/modo-campus-portal-webinar) Campus CASE STUDY # University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Reimagines Campus Life with Hello Heels App Redesign UNC-Chapel Hill is known for its vibrant campus community and commitment to student success. To keep pace with rising expectations for mobile-first access to services, the university identified the need to redesign its aging CarolinaGo app.  [Learn More](https://go.modolabs.com/hubfs/UNC-Chapel%20Hill%20Case%20Study.pdf) Campus VIDEO # Empowering Your Campus App and Portal with One Platform [Learn More](https://go.modolabs.com/empowering-your-campus-app-and-portal-with-one-platform) Campus ## Related Resources EBOOKS # The Future Financial Workplace: Lessons for Investing in Your Workplace This exclusive report, created in partnership with WorkTech Academy, compiles insights gathered through the Financial Workplace Forum, industry conversations, and Enterprise EBOOKS # AI-Powered Workplaces: How Apps Are Transforming Office Life In AI-Powered Workplaces: How Apps Are Transforming Office Life, created in partnership with gospace AI, we dive into how hybrid work has reshaped Enterprise EBOOKS # Elevating Employee Experience in the Workplace When evaluating the efficacy of your workplace, innovation, customer retention, and ROI are likely top of mind. 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