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2023 National Gathering

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IA National Gathering details!

Download the CVENT app for the 2023 IA National Gathering to see speaker names, read session descriptions, view the general schedule, and “opt in” to get real-time notifications. 

Note: Cvent app is only compatible on iOS 14 and higher or Android 10 and higher.

Step 1: Scan the QR Code or Type in the URL https://bit.ly/3PMVHZa and click “Get the App” (The URL is case-sensitive) 

Step 2: Click “Get the App” (Do not click “Get the app without Copying”) 

Step 3: Download the app

Step 4: Once downloaded, an alert will pop-up that says Cvent Events would you like to paste, click “allow paste” 

Step 5: Make sure you click “Get notifications” (then allow notifications on your device)

Creating a Log In (Optional)

Creating a log in allows you to save “My Schedule” details and opt in to being visible to other IA National Gathering attendees who may see you on the Attendee List. Note: IA is experiencing difficulties with CVENT for app users trying to create a Log In.

If you want to create a log in (optional), please try these directions and visit the IA Registration Desk for support if you do not receive a log in code. 

Step 1: Navigate to the person icon on the lower-right corner of the app to view profile. 

Step 2: Click the blue button to Log in. 

Step 3: Log In (enter your first name, last name and your email)

Step 4: The app will generate a unique code each time you log in, which will be sent to your email. Note: IA is experiencing errors with CVENT sending the user codes. Visit the IA Registration desk if you need assistance.

Let’s Get It Started!

We will do so much together on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Full details for the IA National Gathering can be found in the printed program and the Gathering app. In anticipation of three days of immersive learning, engagement, and restorative celebration, we are sharing the schedule at glance.

Friday, October 20, 2023

8:15 am - 8:30 am

Buses depart Omni Hotel for Providence Public Library (PPL)

150 Empire St, Providence, RI 02903

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Registration will be held in the PPL Grand Hall; breakfast (open until 11:00 am)

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Opening Plenary will be held in the PPL Auditorium

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Creative Works at Joseph A. Doorley Municipal Building

444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Concurrent Sessions 1 at PPL

and AS220 - 115 Empire St, Providence, RI 02903

12:30 pm - 1:30pm

Lunch will be served in the PPL Grand Hall

1:30 pm - 2:30pm

Concurrent Sessions 2 at AS220 & PPL

3:00 pm - 4:30pm

Concurrent Sessions 3 at AS220 & PPL

5:15 pm - 5:35 pm

Shuttles depart for Welcome Reception from PPL

Washington St. Entrance

5:35 pm - 8:00 pm

Welcome Reception held at Roger Williams Park Casino

1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907

Important Note: Site Visit Online Registration is Now Closed.

Some site visits still have available spots. Registered Gathering participants can sign up on Friday October 20 at lunch time from 12:15 - 1:00 PM at the IA Gathering Registration desk (PPL Grand Hall).

Saturday, October 21, 2023

8:00 am - 8:30 am

Buses depart OMNI Hotel for

MET High School

325 Public St, Providence, RI 02905

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Registration and Booksellers will be held in MET Justice, Commons 101; breakfast (open until 10:45 am) in the MET Gymnasium.

9:00 am - 10:30 pm

Concurrent Sessions 4

10:45 pm - 12:15pm

Concurrent Session 5

12:15 pm - 1:00pm

Lunch in the MET Gymnasium & Welcome from Dennis Littky, co-founder of MET School and College Unbound held in the MET Founders Hall

1:00 pm - 2:00pm

Concurrent Sessions 6

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Prepare for transportation to Community Site Visits

3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Site Visits

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Steel Yard 17th Annual Iron Pour & Sims Ave Festival (Optional Event) 27 Sims Ave, Providence, RI

Sunday, October 22, 2023

7:45 am - 8:00 am

Buses depart OMNI Hotel for

MET High School

325 Public St, Providence, RI 02905

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Registration and Booksellers will be held in MET Justice, Commons 101; breakfast (open until 10:45 am) in the MET Gymnasion.

*There will be a room to drop off luggage near registration.

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Concurrent Sessions 7

9:45 am - 10:45 am

Concurrent Sessions 8

11:00 pm - 12:30pm

Concurrent Sessions 9

12:30 am - 1:00pm

Shuttles Depart from MET High School to WaterFire Arts Center for Closing Plenary

475 Valley St, Providence, RI 02908

1:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Lunch at WaterFire Arts Center

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Closing Plenary at WaterFire Arts Center

*Gathering participants will need to arrange their own transportation from the WaterFire Arts Center

 (please download the app for full program details)

Preparation Checklist

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Working across institutional, disciplinary, and community divides, IA strengthens and promotes public scholarship, cultural organizing, and campus change that inspires collective imagination, knowledge-making, and civic action on pressing public issues.

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