Local INSPIRE

A student-led symposium you can stand up quickly — right on your campus or region.

What It Looks Like

A one-day or weekend program with a Call-for-Papers, panel sessions, posters, and lightning talks. Invite nearby programs and community partners. Feature student organizers and faculty advisors.

Starter Timeline (8–10 weeks)

Announce CFP + reviewer recruitment
Accept submissions + rolling feedback
Build program (panels, posters, lightning)
Finalize schedule + run-of-show + volunteers
Event day operations + recording/notes
Follow-ups: STRATA tie-ins, press, thanks

What You Get

CFP & rubric templates (ethnography, research, art, opinion, perspective)
Program layout kit (print & digital)
Moderator guide + run-of-show
Branding assets; press & social templates

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Roles & Logistics

Student Lead / Program Chair
Reviewers & Faculty Advisor
Ops Team (room, A/V, check-in)
Comms (press, social, design)
Sponsorships (dept, alumni, partners)

Ready to Host?

We’ll send planning docs, timelines, and templates.