Higher Education Solutions

Explore the role of Jamf in Higher Education to super power your device deployment, saving admins time and creating new opportunities for technology usage in Higher Education, for productivity as well as learning and teaching.

Higher Education Solutions

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Sessions

  • Breakout Session
    • Breakout Session
      Reporting & Risk Reduction
      Integrations and APIs
      Other
      Government
      Higher Education
      K-12 Education
      Aviation/Transportation
      Enterprise
      100 Level - Introductory
      In-Person
      Yes - Show in Prod Catalog
      Mac
      iPad
      Apple TV
      Apple Watch
      Vision Pro
      iPhone
      Jamf Pro
      Jamf School
      Elevate
      Wednesday, Sep 23
      1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sep 23
      The Classic API is still widely used — it works, it’s familiar and for many, it’s “good enough.” But with the introduction of Platform API, backed by Jamf Account SSO, there’s a new way of building integrations that’s more aligned with how people work in 2026. In this session, we’ll break down what’s actually different, where Classic can introduce unintended risk, and why this shift matters — without assuming any prior coding experience. We’ll show how easy it is to get started with Platform API using modern tools (including LLMs), and how to move from what you know today to something more flexible and future-ready. Whether you’ve never touched an API or you’ve been using Classic for years, this session is about helping you take the next step with confidence.

      , Senior Consulting Engineer, Jamf

      , Sales Engineer III, Jamf

      • Wednesday, Sep 23rd01:00 pm - 01:45 pm CDT
        2505A
    • Breakout Session
      Mac Workflows
      Other
      Government
      Higher Education
      Aviation/Transportation
      Enterprise
      200 Level - Intermediate
      In-Person
      Yes - Show in Prod Catalog
      Mac
      Jamf Pro
      Jamf Now
      Jamf School
      1:00 p.m. Thursday, Sep 24
      Thursday, Sep 24
      Mac Admins’ new favorite, MDM-agnostic, “set-it-and-forget-it” end-user messaging for Apple’s Declarative Device Management-enforced macOS update deadlines

      , Senior Systems Engineer, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

      • Thursday, Sep 24th01:45 pm - 02:30 pm CDT
        Grand Ballroom B
    • Breakout Session
      Mac Workflows
      End User Experience
      Other
      Government
      Higher Education
      K-12 Education
      Enterprise
      200 Level - Intermediate
      In-Person
      Yes - Show in Prod Catalog
      Mac
      iPad
      iPhone
      Jamf Pro
      Jamf Protect
      Other
      9:00 a.m. Thursday, Sep 24
      Thursday, Sep 24
      AI tools are transforming how organizations work but deploying them is only half the battle. This session walks through the full AI lifecycle: using Jamf Pro and the new AI Governance tool to deploy and govern AI applications, leveraging the Jamf AI Assistant to onboard and support users, and building the metrics framework that proves AI is delivering real value. Whether you're just getting started with AI or struggling to drive adoption of tools already in place, you'll leave with a practical playbook you can bring back to your organization. An AI engineer and a change enablement specialist share what Jamf has learned rolling out AI internally, and what you can steal for your own team.

      , Senior Change Enablement Specialist, Jamf

      , Quality & Safety Engineer, AI, Jamf

      • Thursday, Sep 24th09:00 am - 09:45 am CDT
        3501E
    • Breakout Session
      Mac Workflows
      End User Experience
      Setup Manager
      Higher Education
      K-12 Education
      Enterprise
      200 Level - Intermediate
      In-Person
      Yes - Show in Prod Catalog
      Mac
      Jamf Pro
      Jamf Protect
      Jamf Connect
      Other
      10:00 a.m. Friday, Sep 25
      Friday, Sep 25
      This session explores how to design a fast, seamless Zero Touch enrollment experience that sets users up for success from the very first boot. It covers key decisions around macOS Setup Assistant, including which steps to streamline or skip to reduce friction and how to navigate pitfalls during setup. Attendees will learn how to leverage tools such as Jamf Setup Manager, Setup Checklist and others to create a guided, user-friendly onboarding journey. The session also dives into critical considerations such as initial software deployment, device compliance timing and Platform SSO integration. At the end of the session admins will walk away with practical strategies to balance speed, security and an exceptional first impression.

      , Digital Architect Apple/Linux, University of Wolverhampton

      • Friday, Sep 25th10:15 am - 11:00 am CDT
        Grand Ballroom A1
    • Breakout Session
      End User Experience
      Other
      K-12 Education
      100 Level - Introductory
      In-Person
      Yes - Show in Prod Catalog
      Mac
      iPad
      Apple TV
      Apple Watch
      Vision Pro
      Android
      iPhone
      Jamf Pro
      Jamf School
      Other
      Wednesday, Sep 23
      1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sep 23
      Screen time totals tell you devices are being used — not whether that use is doing any good. This session breaks down why time-on-device is the wrong metric for measuring learning impact, and what to track instead: intent, focus, and purpose. We'll look at how shifting the conversation from "how long" to "how well" changes the way IT and educators evaluate technology's role in the classroom, and how Jamf helps schools put that shift into practice — keeping devices focused on the task at hand so every minute on screen is a minute that counts.

      , Senior Consulting Engineer - Education, Jamf

      , Global VP - Education Strategy & Go-To-Market, Jamf

      , Director, Product Marketing - Education, Jamf

      • Wednesday, Sep 23rd01:00 pm - 01:45 pm CDT
        2103C
    • Breakout Session
      Integrations and APIs
      Other
      Higher Education
      200 Level - Intermediate
      In-Person
      Yes - Show in Prod Catalog
      Mac
      iPad
      iPhone
      Jamf Pro
      Other
      3:00 p.m. Thursday, Sep 24
      Thursday, Sep 24
      Many higher education institutions delay identity and access management (IAM) efforts while waiting for everything to be “ready.” In this session, a university IT practitioner from New Mexico State University and a Jamf Account Executive share an honest look at starting an IAM journey with RapidIdentity before and after full go‑live. We’ll cover the identity gaps that drove action, early implementation lessons and how identity began bridging long‑standing gaps with Apple and Jamf management. Attendees will leave with practical insight on moving forward with IAM without waiting for perfection.

      , Enterprise System Architect, New Mexico State University

      , Senior Strategic Account Executive, Jamf

      • Thursday, Sep 24th03:00 pm - 03:45 pm CDT
        2103A
    • Breakout Session
      End User Experience
      Jamf Teacher
      Jamf Student
      Higher Education
      K-12 Education
      200 Level - Intermediate
      In-Person
      Yes - Show in Prod Catalog
      Mac
      iPad
      Jamf School
      Other
      Friday, Sep 25
      9:00 a.m. Friday, Sep 25
      Every Apple admin has the same dream: hand a device to any student or teacher and have it automatically configured for that person, the right apps, the right configuration, deployed with a purpose. That dream runs on smart groups powered by identities! In this session we'll explore why identity is the foundation of device management in K-12 environments. What happens to your carefully built workflows when that identity data is wrong or missing, and how to use Jamf to think beyond the device. You'll walk away with a clear understanding of Jamf's identity stack for education and how pairing device automation with identity automation makes your deployments work hard so that you don’t have to.

      , Senior Consulting Engineer, Jamf

      , Senior Consulting Engineer, Jamf

      • Friday, Sep 25th09:00 am - 09:45 am CDT
        2103A
    • Breakout Session
      Community, Career & Culture
      Other
      Government
      Higher Education
      K-12 Education
      Enterprise
      100 Level - Introductory
      In-Person
      Yes - Show in Prod Catalog
      Mac
      iPad
      iPhone
      Jamf Pro
      Wednesday, Sep 23
      2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sep 23
      In the current job climate, certifications are extremely important, but without real-world experience aligned with the certification's learning path, those skills don't translate into the type of skill upgrade employers need. What Jamf, Mesa Community College, Maricopa Information Technology Institute and Apple have done is create a program that allows students to go from certification to a guided capstone (leveraging industry-standard tools) to an internship. Learn how this program is opening doors to diversify the IT space, allowing for anyone to gain viable, real-world skills leveraging the Jamf Pro platform.

      , Director of IT Operations, Maricopa County Community Colleges District

      • Wednesday, Sep 23rd02:15 pm - 03:00 pm CDT
        2104A
    • Breakout Session
      Mac Workflows
      End User Experience
      Government
      Higher Education
      K-12 Education
      Aviation/Transportation
      Enterprise
      200 Level - Intermediate
      In-Person
      Yes - Show in Prod Catalog
      Mac
      iPad
      iPhone
      Jamf Pro
      Jamf Protect
      9:00 a.m. Thursday, Sep 24
      Thursday, Sep 24
      Blueprints changed how many Jamf administrators think about device management, but what does it actually look like after a year in production? This session is a follow up to last year's Practical Guide to Blueprints session. We are bringing back together the Jamf product team and a real customer to share an honest retrospective on what worked, what needed work and what changed. Chris Hafner from Brewster Academy rejoins Michael Managhan and Jakub Talaš from Jamf to compare notes on software update workflows, privacy controls, compliance requirements and the reality of running legacy profiles alongside modern management. Attendees will leave with practical implementation strategies, a clearer picture of where Blueprints is headed and honest advice from someone who has been in their shoes.

      , Senior Product Manager, Jamf

      , System Engineer/IT Manager, Brewster Academy

      , Staff Product Owner, Jamf

      • Thursday, Sep 24th09:00 am - 09:45 am CDT
        2103A
    • Breakout Session
      Other
      K-12 Education
      100 Level - Introductory
      In-Person
      Yes - Show in Prod Catalog
      Mac
      Jamf Pro
      Jamf School
      Jamf Protect
      Jamf Connect
      Jamf Safe Internet
      Other
      1:00 p.m. Thursday, Sep 24
      Thursday, Sep 24
      Apple devices retain their value longer than most enterprise hardware, but only if organizations know when to act. The challenge isn't deciding if to refresh; it's knowing when. Join Jamf Education and Diamond Assets to discover how device management data and lifecycle intelligence work together to transform refresh planning. See how Jamf inventory data, paired with the Diamond Assets Clarity Portal, provides real-time visibility into device age, OS compatibility, and estimated buyback value across your entire Apple fleet. Rather than relying on fixed replacement cycles, learn how organizations are using actionable fleet data to identify the optimal refresh window, preserve residual value, and improve budget predictability without increasing overall technology spend. Whether you're planning your next refresh or simply want greater visibility into the value of your Apple fleet, you'll leave with practical strategies for making smarter lifecycle decisions from deployment through retirement. Learning Objectives: Attendees will learn how to: Identify the optimal refresh window before Apple device values decline. Use Jamf inventory data to drive lifecycle planning instead of relying on fixed refresh cycles. Leverage the Diamond Assets Clarity Portal to understand real-time buyback estimates and fleet value. Build a more predictable funding strategy by turning retiring Apple devices into capital for future deployments. Align lifecycle management, budgeting, and sustainability into a repeatable Apple fleet strategy.

      , Business Development Executive, Jamf

      , Executive Account Director | Southeast, Diamond Assets

      • Thursday, Sep 24th01:45 pm - 02:30 pm CDT
        2505A
    • Breakout Session
      Mac Workflows
      End User Experience
      Other
      Higher Education
      K-12 Education
      Enterprise
      200 Level - Intermediate
      In-Person
      Yes - Show in Prod Catalog
      Mac
      Jamf Pro
      Jamf Connect
      Friday, Sep 25
      9:00 a.m. Friday, Sep 25
      Self Service+ is often the first line of assistance for users interacting with managed Apple devices, but many workflows still rely on prompts that leave users to interpret the next step on their own. This session explores how small implementation choices can improve both reliability and user experience by reducing the gap between available features and usable workflows. Using accessibility settings as a practical example, attendees will see how guided interactions can evolve from lightweight osascript dialogs into more structured, sequential workflows with Jamf Helper. Participants will leave with practical strategies for designing Self Service+ workflows that provide clearer guidance, reduce friction and make existing functionality easier for users to access and use.

      , Specialist II, State Fair Community College

      • Friday, Sep 25th09:00 am - 09:45 am CDT
        2504A
    • Breakout Session
      Mac Workflows
      End User Experience
      Setup Manager
      Higher Education
      200 Level - Intermediate
      In-Person
      Yes - Show in Prod Catalog
      Mac
      Jamf Pro
      11:00 a.m. Thursday, Sep 24
      Thursday, Sep 24
      San Diego State University transformed its endpoint deployment model by combining Apple’s zero-touch provisioning with Platform Single Sign-On (SSO) and Secure Enclave-backed authentication. Brian Lenz and Chris Potente will discuss SDSU’s journey to deliver secure, fully configured macOS devices to faculty, staff and students without IT intervention, while maintaining strong identity assurance and compliance. Attendees will gain a practical blueprint for integrating Apple School Manager, MDM, Platform SSO and hardware-backed security to modernize device lifecycle management in higher education.

      , Endpoint Team Lead, San Diego State University

      , Endpoint Systems Administrator, San Diego State University

      • Thursday, Sep 24th11:30 am - 12:15 pm CDT
        2103A
  • Lab
    • Interactive Lab
      Mac Workflows
      Mobility Workflows
      Other
      Government
      Higher Education
      K-12 Education
      Enterprise
      300 Level - Advanced
      In-Person
      Yes - Show in Prod Catalog
      Mac
      iPad
      iPhone
      Jamf Pro
      This session occurs multiple times. Click on the session title to see the other time frames.
      11:00 a.m. Thursday, Sep 24
      Wednesday, Sep 23
      2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sep 23
      Thursday, Sep 24
      Friday, Sep 25
      9:00 a.m. Friday, Sep 25
      Blueprints and Declarative Device Management are the future of Apple device management. In this session, we'll take a look at the more advanced components we have available including Disk Management policy, Service Background Tasks, Service Configuration Files and Custom Declarations. *Note: This session is BYOD, please bring your own Mac.

      , Senior Education Services Engineer, Jamf

      • Wednesday, Sep 23rd02:15 pm - 03:00 pm CDT
        2502A
      • Thursday, Sep 24th11:30 am - 12:15 pm CDT
        2502A
      • Friday, Sep 25th09:00 am - 09:45 am CDT
        2502A