What does creativity have to do with technology and leadership? Discover how creative thinking can drive innovation. Presented as part of the Leaders in Technology and Education series

Join us on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Butler Library 210 for an engaging presentation by Dr. Gerard Puccio, distinguished speaker and internationally recognized expert in creativity and leadership.

Dr. Puccio will explore how creativity is an integral part of leadership, technology, innovation, and problem-solving. In today's rapidly changing, technology-driven environment, creativity is not simply about coming up with new ideas, it is about how we approach challenges, adapt to change, develop innovative solutions, and lead others.

The presentation will also highlight Buffalo State's first doctoral program and the new Creativity Suite, providing an opportunity to learn more about how creativity is becoming an important part of the university's future.

Whether you work in technology, teach it, or simply want to learn how creative thinking can help you approach problems and opportunities differently, this presentation offers something for you.

Come explore the connection between creativity, technology, and leadership and discover how creative thinking can shape the future of Buffalo State. A virtual link will be provided upon request. 

Presented as part of the Leaders in Technology and Education series

For more information, visit our LITE newsletter at: https://tinyurl.com/LITEShine or contact Maria Garrity, Senior Programmer/Analyst, Information Technology, and Dr. Susan McCartney, Special Advisor to the Provost for Economic Development and Director, Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center.

Presenter: Dr. Gerard Puccio