Pathify and Higher Ed leaders bring AI strategy and tech consolidation to the EDUCAUSE 2026 Annual Conference. Pathify-led AI discussion and customer perspectives highlight a shift toward more intentional, connected digital campus strategies. September 22, 2026, DENVER, CO - As colleges and universities balance pressure to embrace artificial intelligence with the need to reduce technology complexity and costs, Pathify and leaders from its customer institutions will bring these issues to the forefront at the 2026 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, with sessions focused on AI readiness, governance and strategic system consolidation. During the "Timing the AI Leap: Governance, Hesitation, and Building Digital Strategy" panel, Pathify CTO Chris Hagan will join Los Angeles Community College District Vice Chancellor and CIO Dan Watkins and MIT Sloan School of Management Managing Director and Deputy CIO of Sloan Technology Services Rajiv Shridhar to explore practical approaches to assessing AI readiness, establishing governance and determining where conversational AI agents will deliver meaningful value without adding complexity. The panel will take place Sept. 30 at 3:30 p.m. MDT. "Higher education doesn't need to choose between moving quickly on AI and moving responsibly," said Hagan. "The more important question is whether institutions have the strategy, governance and digital foundation to make AI useful across the campus. AI shouldn't become another disconnected tool - it should reduce friction and strengthen the broader digital experience." On Oct. 2 at 8:00 a.m. MDT, leaders from four Pathify customer institutions will take the stage for "The Art of the Essential: Reclaiming Sanity through Strategic System Consolidation." California Institute of the Arts VP for IT Allan Chen, Los Angeles Community College District Vice Chancellor and CIO Dan Watkins, Central Michigan University Director of Marketing Eric Hazen, and University of Utah Product Manager and Interim Associate Dean for Online Education Sarah Williams will discuss how institutions should reduce technology sprawl, evaluate portfolios more holistically while creating more unified digital environments. Pathify, a 2026 EDUCAUSE Strategic Partner, was also selected for the inaugural EDUCAUSE Higher Ed Ready Program. "EDUCAUSE is pleased to recognize Pathify as part of the first cohort to earn the Higher Ed Ready designation. This recognition reflects Pathify's demonstrated commitment to understanding and serving the distinct needs of higher education, and we appreciate their early participation in helping shape the program as it launched," added John O'Brien, Ph.D., President and CEO, EDUCAUSE. The 2026 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference takes place Sept. 29-Oct. 2 in Denver. Pathify's Campus Experience Platform (CXP) provides a unified, system-agnostic, AI-driven digital interface connecting institutional systems, resources and people across the campus experience. About Pathify Pathify's Campus Experience Platform (CXP) empowers institutions to meet rapidly rising consumer expectations by unifying disparate legacy systems into a single AI-driven interface, transforming the fragmented higher education journey into a seamless, lifecycle-wide experience that drives student success, enrollment and operational efficiency. By making it easy to find information, automate routine tasks and deliver intelligent nudges, the CXP dramatically reduces the support burden on staff while delivering the consumer-grade experience students demand with the price of admission. Pathify powers more than 300 institutions globally, helping millions of students navigate and engage with their campus experience while enabling institutions to rebuild trust, improve enrollment and drive student success.

Pathify has won two 2026 Tech Edvocate Awards, with its AI Agent named Best Artificial Intelligence Tool and its Campus Experience Platform recognised as Best Higher Education Solution. The company was also named a finalist for Best Global EdTech Company. Pathify's Campus Experience Platform provides institutions with a unified digital front door across existing campus technologies. The Pathify AI Agent embeds conversational AI across the campus experience, enabling users to navigate resources and access information more easily. The Denver-based company was recently named to the Inc. 5000 for the fourth consecutive year, ranking No. 1376 following 256% revenue growth over three years. Pathify serves more than 300 institutions worldwide.

Pathify scores double win in 2026 Tech Edvocate Awards. Pathify AI Agent named Best Artificial Intelligence Tool and Campus Experience Platform wins Best Higher Education Solution; company also named finalist for Best Global EdTech Company. DENVER - September 16, 2026 - Pathify, higher education's only Campus Experience Platform (CXP) provider, today announced it earned two 2026 Tech Edvocate Award wins, with the Pathify AI Agent named Best Artificial Intelligence Tool and the Pathify Campus Experience Platform recognized as Best Higher Education Solution. Pathify was also selected as a finalist for Best Global EdTech Company. "These recognitions validate our belief that higher education institutions need a better way to unite the technologies and applications that make up the campus experience," said Chase Williams, CEO and co-founder of Pathify. "AI is an important part of that vision, but the greatest value comes when AI is embedded within the broader institutional ecosystem, helping people find what they need, take action and engage more meaningfully with their institution." Pathify's Campus Experience Platform provides institutions with a unified digital front door across existing campus technologies, bringing together systems, information, services and communities in a single AI-driven platform. The Pathify AI Agent extends that approach by embedding conversational AI across the campus experience, enabling users to more easily navigate resources, access relevant information and accomplish tasks. Rather than adding another standalone tool, Pathify helps institutions create a more connected and personalized experience across the student lifecycle. The recognition adds to Pathify's continued momentum in 2026. The company was recently named to the Inc. 5000 for the fourth consecutive year, ranking No. 1376 following 256% revenue growth over three years. Pathify ranked as the top higher education AI software company on the 2026 list and the fastest-growing higher education enterprise software company represented. Pathify serves more than 300 institutions worldwide, helping colleges and universities improve student success, enrollment and operational efficiency. "Now in the 10th year, the Tech Edvocate Awards recognize leading companies, products and people across education technology. Following nominations and online voting, finalists and winners were selected by a judging panel representing edtech thought leaders, educators, K-12 and higher education administrators, and parents. About Pathify Pathify's Campus Experience Platform (CXP) empowers institutions to meet rapidly rising consumer expectations by unifying disparate legacy systems into a single AI-driven interface, transforming the fragmented higher education journey into a seamless, lifecycle-wide experience that drives student success, enrollment and operational efficiency. By making it easy to find information, automate routine tasks and deliver intelligent nudges, the CXP dramatically reduces the support burden on staff while delivering the consumer-grade experience students demand with the price of admission. Pathify powers more than 300 institutions globally, helping millions of students navigate and engage with their campus experience while enabling institutions to rebuild trust, improve enrollment and drive student success. Learn more at Pathify.com