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eDC ThinkTank Roadshow

December 11, 2017

Most conferences have the format of bringing people away from universities to share what they are doing… however, much is lost without seeing things in context. Ours is a “Flipped Conference Model” where we bring people to universities and show them how things work in real time. We meet the team, tour, and then spend time in panel discussions and Q&A to learn more. So why attend… to have a behind the scenes look at a university, network with those in your similar situation, and workshop best practices to bring home. Here’s the lineup for 2018:

  • April 12, 2018 – Utah State University (virtual conference)
  • June 18-20, 2018 – Georgetown University (in Washington DC and virtual)
  • September 21, 2018 – Oregon State University (virtual conference)

Mark your calendars for the 2018 Roadshow! Details and registration information available here:
http://conferences.upcea.edu/thinktank/.

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