OpenCampus to Showcase How AI and Drupal Replace Legacy SIS Workflows in Higher Ed

Staff Reporter

Educational institutions seeking to modernise Student Information Systems (SIS) are turning to open source solutions powered by Drupal, AI, and the Events-Conditions-Actions (ECA) framework.

At the upcoming Apereo 2026 Conference, OpenCampus will present a session titled “Deploying AI-Enhanced Student Information System Workflows Using Drupal and ECA”. Scheduled for January 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, the session will be led by Dr Kirsten Heiss, Managing Director at OpenCampus, and Melissa Mitchell, Head of Business Development and Product Innovation at the organisation.

The presentation will focus on how the OpenCampus platform integrates AI capabilities into SIS workflows using the ECA model, enabling higher education institutions to transition from legacy commercial SIS and ERP infrastructures. Built on Drupal, the solution facilitates automation, data-driven personalisation, and scalability while supporting interoperability with existing IT systems.

Participants will gain insights into implementing ECA/AI workflows to automate administrative processes, such as enrollment management, academic advising, and real-time student support. The OpenCampus system is currently serving over 1 million users within the European higher education sector, highlighting its broad adoption and collaborative development model.

The session will also explore how AI models, ranging from rule-based systems to generative tools, can be embedded within ECA chains to optimise decisions, streamline operations, and enhance user engagement across the student lifecycle.

Visit the official event page for full session details and registration.

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