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Technology touches everyone—and Converge is where Stanford’s IT professionals, staff, and faculty come together to shape its future at Stanford.
Converge bridges the gap between learners and experts to explore how technology connects us, supports our work, and drives innovation. Whether you’re deeply technical or tech-curious, this event is designed for you.
Converge is sponsored by schools, departments, and administrative units across the university.
Learn and Discover
Attend practical sessions tailored to a wide range of technical experience and interests.
Shape the Conversations
Drive the agenda by proposing topics that matter to you. Beyond keynotes and panels, you can propose breakout sessions and lightning talks to share your knowledge.
Build Community
Connect with colleagues and experts—the people behind Stanford’s technology.
Building at the Speed of Thought
The 2026 theme—“Building at the Speed of Thought”—infuses a central concept to unify folks. In an environment surrounded by transformative technology, we hope to spark curiosity and dialogue, fostering a culture of responsibility and innovation.
Each year, a new theme will help drive the conversation and act as a thread, connecting each topic throughout the day.
Featured Speakers
Amy Steagall
Chief Information Security Officer, Stanford University IT
James Landay
Denning Director, Stanford HAI | Anand Rajaraman and Venky Harinarayan Professor of Computer Science, Stanford University
Thomas Mullaney
Professor of History and Professor of East Asian Languages and Cultures, by Courtesy, Stanford University
Yiying Lu
Artist, Designer, and Creative Leader
2025 Highlights
Opening, Panel Discussion, and Lightning Talks
Fireside Chat with Sec. Condoleezza Rice and Amy Steagall
Music Performance by AyşeDeniz Gökçin
Join the Converge Volunteer Team
Converge is community-powered—and that includes you! We're look for volunteers to help during event week. From check-in to Zoom moderation support, we need your help! If you want to lend a hand and experience the Converge behind-the-scenes, please let us know.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
- Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability
- Stanford Environmental Health & Safety
- Stanford Graduate School of Business
- Stanford Graduate School of Education
- Stanford Land, Buildings & Real Estate
- Stanford Management Company
- Stanford Medicine Children's Health
- Stanford Medicine Technology & Digital Solutions
- Stanford Office of External Relations and Stanford Alumni Association
- Stanford Office of the Chief Risk Officer
- Stanford Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Research
- Stanford Office of the Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education
- Stanford Residential & Dining Enterprises
- Stanford School of Engineering
- Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences
- Stanford University IT
- Stanford University Libraries
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