Slate Summit 2024 was an incredible gathering of Slate users from all over the country. The annual conference, which was held at Chicago’s Navy Pier, brought together a whopping 4500 Slate users. The event was a unique opportunity for participants to share their experiences, learn about new Slate features, and network with other higher education professionals.

Google “conference tips” and you’ll find a million and one articles, blog posts, and even videos with tips, tricks, and survival guides for professional conferences of all stripes. Some are new and some are old, but they all give the same advice, which we’ve broken down below with helpful suggestions to not only survive Summit, but to thrive during your time at Chicago’s Navy Pier.

Join us for our new monthly series of Community Conversations about Slate Stewardship, kicking off on March 26! Are you ready to optimize your Slate-based operations for the upcoming admissions cycle, academic, or giving year? Let's delve into the essentials of Cycle Prep and the art of Slate Stewardship.

In early April, we're delivering three new Slate resource experiences: a totally reimagined Community Forums experience; a new Slate Support Desk experience; and a refreshed, reorganized Knowledge Base.

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