Higher Education Conference

Laketec to Participate in the 2026 IUC Collaborative Initiatives Summit

09/16/2026

Laketec will join higher education leaders, procurement professionals, finance teams, IT leaders, and strategic partners at the 2026 IUC Collaborative Initiatives Summit in Columbus, Ohio. The annual event brings together stakeholders from across Ohio higher education to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and identify opportunities for collaboration.

 

Collaboration Matters More Than Ever in Higher Education

As colleges and universities continue to balance evolving technology requirements with increasing budget pressures, collaborative purchasing and shared expertise remain important tools for maximizing institutional resources. Laketec recognizes the responsibility that comes with supporting member institutions through trusted partnerships, technical expertise, and long-term service delivery.

Events like the IUC Collaborative Initiatives Summit create opportunities for meaningful conversations between institutions and strategic partners focused on helping higher education organizations maximize the value of their technology investments. 

“I’m very much looking forward to the IUC Summit next week. During a time when the finances are at our higher education institutions, these collaborative consortiums have never been more important. Our responsibility as vendors is to introduce not only monetary value to these contracts, but also top tier services and expertise of the products we represent. It’s a privilege to earn an IUC contract, and we don’t take that for granted.”
— Mike Trappe, Account Executive of Higher Education at Laketec

About the Summit

The IUC Collaborative Initiatives Summit brings together senior leaders from multiple functional areas, including procurement, finance, human resources, information technology, facilities, and risk management. The event focuses on sharing best practices, celebrating collaborative successes, and exploring new ways institutions can work together to address common challenges.

Laketec looks forward to connecting with attendees and participating in conversations around technology strategy, operational efficiency, and long-term institutional success.

Connect with Mike at the IUC Summit

 

Planning to attend the summit? Meet with Mike Trappe to discuss higher education technology priorities, collaborative purchasing, and practical strategies for maximizing technology investments.

 

Meet Mike

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From networking and cybersecurity to collaboration and infrastructure modernization, Laketec helps colleges and universities make informed technology decisions that support students, faculty, and staff.

 

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