Braindate

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What is a braindate?

You are attending the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference to meet great people and learn new things that can help you address the current challenges facing higher education technology. One of the best ways to do so is to connect with the right professional peers and corporate partners and have meaningful conversations about topics that are relevant to you.

How do you spark those meaningful conversations? It all starts with a braindate. Braindates are one-on-one or small group knowledge-sharing conversations that you book with other conference participants using the Braindate platform. They're the best way to meet with, learn from, and have useful discussions with new people during the conference in San Antonio.

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Braindate Times During the Conference

  • Monday, October 21 | 1:00–4:30 p.m. CT
  • Tuesday, October 22 | 10:15 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CT
  • Wednesday, October 23 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CT
  • Thursday, October 24 | 8:00–11:00 a.m. CT

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How it Works

  1. Log into Braindate to create your profile. Remember to use the email you used to register for the conference.
  2. Explore the Topic Market: Attendees (and you, too!) post braindate topics here related to discussions they’d like to have with others during the event. You can invite anyone to meet based on a topic!
  3. Create topics: post braindate topics about discussions you’d like to have. This is your opportunity to share your knowledge, experiences, and expertise! Have a question about something? Post a braindate and learn from your community.
  4. Book your braindates: send invitations to meet others to discuss their topics, and accept the invitations you receive. Once confirmed, your braindates will take place in the Braindate Lounge at the conference.

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All-New!
Features to Help You Make Meaningful Connections

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AI Topic Creation

Introducing a new way to curate topics: the AI-powered Topic Creation for Braindate. Whether you're feeling creatively blocked or seeking inspiration, the AI solution guides you through the process of formulating topics that resonate with you and with your peers. Say goodbye to uncertainty and hello to meaningful connections. Join the conversation with confidence, knowing your Braindate topic is poised to spark insightful discussions and foster valuable knowledge exchanges.

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Social Sharing

Share your braindate topics! You can now share your braindate topics on platforms like LinkedIn. We can’t wait to see you share your topics on social to promote your braindate and encourage more of your peers to join you for a meaningful conversation at the conference.

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Comments

You can now comment on topics! You can learn from each other about a topic of interest even if you cannot join the braindate. You’ll be able to add reactions with emojis and start comment threads to keep the conversation going.

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Cheers

Share your Cheers with someone who made a meaningful impact on a braindate! Cheers is a way for you to recognize, spread good vibes, and celebrate one another after an impactful braindate.

Five reasons to Braindate at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference

  1. Connect with others based on shared interests and topics
  2. Engage in relevant conversations about issues that are on your mind
  3. Use braindates to get specific about what you want and need to learn
  4. Gather diverse perspectives from your peers in the form of group braindates
  5. Use the opportunity to troubleshoot a problem or challenge you're facing at your institution with other participants