Midwest Regional Conference

The EDUCAUSE Midwest Regional Conference will be held March 26–28, 2012, in Chicago.

This year's conference, “Measuring Our Present, Mapping Our Future, Moving Forward Together,” focuses on three fundamental questions: 

Where are we now?
Where are we going?
How are we going to get there?

Our institutions are facing enormous challenges in a highly dynamic and rapidly changing environment.  Peter Drucker once noted that “the best way to predict your future is to create it.”  At this gathering we will address how to create our individual futures together.

Registration is open. Browse the program to see what innovative and practical ideas are being presented, and what hot topics will be discussed. Be inspired to take a critical look at where you are currently, and where you can go when you return to campus.

Who Should Attend?

The Midwest Regional Conference is designed for higher education IT professionals and faculty who work in: administration, cybersecurity, information systems, IT  infrastructure, IT leadership and management, library systems, policy, and teaching and learning.

The conference will be held March 26–28, 2012. Affinity group and networking opportunities will be available the morning of March 26 before the event begins; additional details will be available soon.

Make the most of your visit by exploring Chicago. The conference will take place at the Swissôtel Chicago, conveniently located downtown in the Chicago Loop.

General Session Speakers

Additional Event Opportunities

CIO and Senior IT Leader Roundtable, Monday, March 26, 2:30–5:00 p.m.
This event will bring together higher education CIOs and senior IT leaders for an informal discussion on current issues and campus challenges, as well as provide networking opportunities. Roundtable registrants who can't attend the full Midwest conference are invited to make the most of their day by attending the conference's opening general session at 1:00 p.m. and reception at 5:30 p.m. (Please note: This event is limited to 35 participants. You may register for the roundtable separately for $50 or at no additional fee when you register for the full conference.)

This thought-leadership roundtable is designed for those on campus in the following role:

• CIO or senior-most IT leader

Corporate registrations cannot be accepted for the roundtable. Learn more about participating as a thought leader in future conferences or other EDUCAUSE activities by contacting corp@educause.edu.

New IT Managers Program, Sunday, March 25 through Wednesday, March 28
This program provides both a chin-up view of the role of manager as well as specific skills development in several key management areas, offering an invaluable opportunity to share information and experiences with peers and experienced IT practitioners in a highly interactive series of sessions both face-to-face and online. (Please note: A separate registration and fee are required.)

Program Committee

View the list of Midwest 2012 Regional Conference Program Committee members.