Watermark Engage Virtual Conference 2026
Why attend Engage 2026?
Engage is our annual event that features the successes of higher ed administrators — like you — and an exclusive look at our upcoming product features and enhancements. Get tips on improving core processes like assessment, accreditation prep, student retention, course evaluations, and annual reviews. Leave with actionable next steps and meaningful connections.
Spotlight on our speakers:
Dr. Joe Sallustio, EdD – Cofounder & Host, The EdUp Experience
Dr. Joe Sallustio will lead the session “AI for educators: Stop doing the busy work you hate,” a practical look at how higher education professionals can use AI to automate routine tasks so they can focus on more meaningful work. Dr. Sallustio is a nationally recognized higher education expert with nearly two decades of leadership experience across university operations, enrollment, marketing, student services, and accreditation.
Brian Robinson – SVP Product, Watermark
As a student development professional at Texas State University, Brian Robinson was instrumental in the development of the assessment strategy for a Quality Enhancement Plan for SACS accreditation focused on personalized academic and career development. Passionate about assessment, he joined Watermark in 2011 because he believed technology could improve the assessment and overall continuous improvement process. He now leads product design and management, bringing his personal experience to bear to help other administrators.
David Schenirer – VP Client Services, Watermark
A champion for people-centered change, David Schenirer leads Watermark’s Client Services with a focus on scaling impact through empathy and operational excellence. A certified Prosci Change Manager, David has partnered with universities globally for over a decade to align EdTech with human potential, driving deep adoption and maximizing ROI across the higher education landscape.
