Amanda Sarratore

Vice President of IT & CIO, Transylvania University

Amanda Sarratore is the Vice President of IT and CIO at Transylvania University, where she leads campus-wide innovation, digital strategy, and modernization initiatives. A recognized leader in technology and higher education,

Amanda is known for her ability to translate complex ideas into practical insights—and her passion for building human-centered systems that empower people and spark possibility.

UPCOMING TALK

The Future Is Ambient: Why Invisible Tech Will Define the Next Decade

As we step into a new era of innovation, technology is becoming less visible—but more powerful than ever. The next great shift won’t be about what’s in our hands—it’ll be what’s around us. In this engaging, forward-thinking keynote, Amanda Sarratore explores how ambient computing, AI, wearables, and context-aware systems are quietly revolutionizing our daily lives, careers, and industries.

Drawing from 20+ years of IT leadership in higher education and digital transformation, Amanda breaks down what ambient tech means, where it’s already happening, and what it means for professionals across all areas of STEAM.

Key Takeaways

  1. Understand what ambient technology is—and why it matters now

  2. Discover how AI, IoT, and smart environments are reshaping careers, homes, and classrooms

  3. Learn how to prepare yourself and your teams for an increasingly "invisible" tech future

  4. Be inspired to lead, adapt, and thrive as technology becomes seamlessly embedded in everyday life