Innovate 2024: Professional Development Conference presented by the Professional & Scientific Council

In-no-vate
verb

Make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas or products

INNOVATE will be key for Iowa State University in 2024 as the University goes live with a new Student Financials and Receivables modules within the Workday platform.

The 2024 Professional & Scientific Council’s annual Professional Development Conference will inspire P&S Staff to experience growth, encourage positive social interactions and gain skills and knowledge to prepare for a year of innovation.

Who should attend: All Iowa State University P&S employees who are interested in professional development opportunities and cultivating their career.

Why should I attend: This conference provides participants with a day focused on learning new skills and strengthening existing ones, discovering useful information that can be immediately applied in the workplace, and sharing techniques that may be utilized for increasing morale and motivation within our workplaces.

When: Wednesday, February 28, 2024

What can I expect from the day: The conference will offer inspiration and motivation through sessions that focus on thriving together. The following tracks will be featured:

  • leadership
  • professional resources
  • health and wellness
  • human interactions

Visit the Schedule and Session Descriptions tabs for further details as they are finalized.

Where: Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, Ames, Iowa (Map)

Registration Fee:

Early Registration: $130.00 through January 31, 2024

Regular Registration: $150.00 February 1, 2024 – February 20, 2024. Registration Closes end of day February 20, 2024.

Cancellation Fee: Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds. Substitutions to another P&S employee in your department or within the university are welcome if you cannot attend. Please email registrations@iastate.edu to make changes to your registration.

Did you know?
The 2024 Conference Planning Committee consists of P&S employees who are on P&S Council as well as P&S employees who are not on Council. All of the conference committee members have volunteered their time, effort, and energy to coordinate this 12th annual event.

It takes many, many hours of planning to put on an all-day conference for approximately 400 P&S Employees! Particularly one that offers our fellow P&S employees a great opportunity to network with each other and learn new skills to take back to the office.