Kick-Start Your Conference: Navigating as a Young Professional
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 7:15AM–7:45AM MT | Lobby D, Street Level
Session Type:
Meeting
Delivery Format:
Meeting
Are you a young professional, early-career supporter, or a conference first-timer? Join members of the EDUCAUSE Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC) for a welcoming morning meetup designed to help start your conference experience with confidence. Over coffee and tea, we’ll provide you with a starting point for sessions and events by highlighting those we look forward to, along with ways to stay engaged throughout the event.
In addition to helping you prepare for the days ahead, this session will equip you with tools for capturing key takeaways, organizing ideas, and understanding how to reflect on what you learn throughout the conference. We’ll share our tips for connecting conference experiences back to individual goals and translating all the new insights received into actions for when you return to your home institutions.
Through preparation, professional connection, and reflection brought together into one engaging conversation, you will leave with practical tips, new connections, and a framework for approaching the conference with greater confidence, clarity, and intention. Whether your goal is to expand your network, develop new skills, or bring back innovative ideas, this session will provide a roadmap for maximizing the value of your EDUCAUSE conference experience from start to finish.
In addition to helping you prepare for the days ahead, this session will equip you with tools for capturing key takeaways, organizing ideas, and understanding how to reflect on what you learn throughout the conference. We’ll share our tips for connecting conference experiences back to individual goals and translating all the new insights received into actions for when you return to your home institutions.
Through preparation, professional connection, and reflection brought together into one engaging conversation, you will leave with practical tips, new connections, and a framework for approaching the conference with greater confidence, clarity, and intention. Whether your goal is to expand your network, develop new skills, or bring back innovative ideas, this session will provide a roadmap for maximizing the value of your EDUCAUSE conference experience from start to finish.