Modernizing the Way We Do Business
The Journey conference is uniquely designed for A&M System business professionals, the people who drive our mission forward. It’s your opportunity to learn, connect, and discover new ways to work more effectively.
This two half-day virtual conference features expert-led sessions focused on the systems and services that power our business operations, along with topics such as leadership, professional growth, emerging trends, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Attendees will gain practical insights, develop new skills, and explore innovative approaches that can be applied immediately in their work.
Along the way, connect with peers, system leaders, and the teams behind these technologies, building relationships that extend beyond the conference.
Join us for Journey 2026 and be part of the conversations, innovations, and learning opportunities that are helping modernize the way we do business.
New in 2026
- Early Registration Incentive: The first 50 attendees to register as an early bird will receive a Journey t-shirt.
- Breakout Sessions: You asked and we listened! Breakout sessions now come in a variety of lengths including 25, 50, and 90-minutes. Choose between quick, focused learning experiences or more comprehensive, in-depth presentations.
- Member Spotlights: We want to celebrate YOU! During the conference, we’ll highlight team and department accomplishments, successful projects, and milestones from the past year. Spotlight submissions open in September.
Registration Opens September 1
Have questions about Journey? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page
Journey offers Continuing Professional Education credits for participants who complete required activities. Find out more about CPE credits.
Contact us at support@tamus.edu.
Conference Topics
Journey features sessions on the A&M System applications and processes you use every day. Here’s a sample of topics from past conferences — with more to come as this year’s agenda takes shape!
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- Reporting and Data Analytics
- Workday
- Microsoft Loop
- FAMIS and Canopy
- Asana
- Leadership in Business Administration
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- Aggiebuy
- Emburse
- Asset Management Tracking Technology
- Contract Management
- And More!
Petra Velzeboer is a global TEDx speaker, psychotherapist, author, and CEO of mental health consultancy PVL. She challenges superficial “bubble bath wellbeing” with practical insights on mental health, resilience, positive psychology, and building high-performing teams that thrive through change. Drawing on her compelling personal story of growing up in a notorious cult, she delivers dynamic, authentic keynotes that help organizations create sustainable, healthy workplace cultures.
Steve Lerch is an award-winning international keynote speaker, consultant, and former Google executive known for his expertise in digital strategy, marketing, consumer behavior, and innovation. During his nine years at Google he advised major brands, nonprofits, and government agencies while also serving as a Culture and Innovation Evangelist. On stage he blends high-energy humor, inspirational stories, and actionable advice to help organizations embrace a digital-first world and drive meaningful transformation.
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