100741 - Unconference
Overview
Technology is being developed at a rapid pace, and is already changing the way people interact within a variety of industries, including marketing, management, healthcare and education. Responsible enterprises are beginning to consider how they can be better stewards of the products, systems and services that are becoming more ubiquitous and more embedded in the very fabric of our lives. Attendees of the UNCONFERENCE will share their messiest and toughest projects and research that consider the intersection of technology, race, prejudice and the responsible enterprise - broadly defined.Fee Information
The UNCONFERENCE fees
Let's talk money
The UNCONFERENCE cost $50 + less than $25.
The $50: This nominal payment is a binding commitment that you are going to brave the Acela, or even the highway, and make your way to Virginia Tech’s Northern Virginia campus (e.g., the one in DC) for learning and fellowshipping.
The less than $25: There is no official conference swag (although we may again make some stickers). But everybody is leaving the conference with something…that you brought…that cost $25 or less. This could be ANYTHING that will fit in someone’s carry-on suitcase. The more creative the better. Bring joy, and when in doubt, give.
But wait, there's more!
Under-Resourced Scholars: If the reason you can't come is because of money, it's not. The UNCONFERENCE will use funds to sponsor up to 20 under-resourced scholars with a scholarship that 1) waives the $50 registration fee and 2) provides up to $500 for accommodations.
Location Information
Accommodations
THE WESTIN ARLINGTON
801 North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22203
westin.com/arlingtonva
UNCONFERENCE rate: $159 per night USE CODE: UNC
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/wasag-the-westin-arlington/overview/
If you have problems email: Concierge@westin-arlington.com
Agenda/Schedule
Friday
Afternoon (2pm-5pm): Turning Mentors into Sponsors
We are adding some new programming to the UNCONFERENCE this year. We will pair 20 junior scholars (doctoral students and untenured faculty) with senior researchers in a series of three, hour-long round-tables. The goal is to go past the mentoring relationship and move towards a sponsor relationship with attendees. What is the difference? We will ask the mentors and mentees to find ACTIVE ways to help each other. For example, if a junior scholar has never done a review for a journal a mentor might suggest that they do a review, a sponsor brings them on as a trainee reviewer.
Evening (6pm-until): Dinner
At the mentoring we will form small groups of 5-7 people, and go eat and talk. Dinner is self-funded.
Saturday
Early Morning (8am-9am): Continental Breakfast
Morning (9am-12pm): Workshop Presentations
Early Afternoon (12pm-1pm): Lunch provided
Early Afternoon (1pm-5pm): Workshop Presentations
Evening (5pm-6pm): Conference Close and Gift Exchange