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At every Convening we celebrate the power of data, but this year we’re tackling the big question: Now What?

How do we transform technological breakthroughs into lasting impact? How do we innovate responsibly while staying ethical? What emerging trends will shape the future, and how do we stay ahead?

Join us as we move beyond possibilities and into the work that truly drives change.

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Thursday, May 8
 

8:00am EDT

Breakfast
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Fuel up for the day ahead! Join us for a light breakfast and casual networking before we dive into Convening.

This is your chance to connect with peers, grab a coffee, and get energized for an exciting day of learning and collaboration.
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Ballroom A & B

12:00pm EDT

Lunch
Thursday May 8, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Take a break and enjoy a delicious lunch while connecting with fellow attendees. This is your time to recharge, reflect on the sessions so far, and network with others in the SDP community. Relax, enjoy your meal, and make the most of your lunch break to build new connections!
Thursday May 8, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Ballroom A & B

6:00pm EDT

Welcome Dinner: Convening 2025
Thursday May 8, 2025 6:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
As a kickoff to our Convening event, we welcome you to a plated dinner and celebration of efforts and action from our SDP fellows and network.

Our staff, faculty, alumni, fellows, and supervisors will be reminded of the end goal and impact of our work--creating meaningful change and improving the lives of those we serve.

This evening promises to be filled with laughter, conversation, and inspiration as we reflect on our progress and create new possibilities for the future.

Entertainment provided by the Boston Typewriter Orchestra!

Join us as we celebrate our achievements and the power of being together.
Thursday May 8, 2025 6:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Ballroom A & B
 
Friday, May 9
 

8:00am EDT

Breakfast
Friday May 9, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Start your morning with a light breakfast and good company before diving into another full day of learning and connection.

It’s the perfect time to reflect on Day 1, meet new colleagues, and gear up for the exciting sessions ahead.

Grab some coffee, fuel up, and let’s get Day 2 started!
Friday May 9, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Ballroom A & B

10:15am EDT

Coffee Break
Friday May 9, 2025 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Time to refill your cup and recharge! After a powerful panel on supporting student attendance, take a few moments to process what you’ve heard, chat with fellow attendees, and grab some coffee or tea.

Whether you're continuing the conversation or taking a quiet moment to reset, this break is yours to pause, reflect, and get ready for the next round of sessions.
Friday May 9, 2025 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Area

12:00pm EDT

Lunch & Food for Thought
Friday May 9, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Enjoy your lunch while getting a quick dose of inspiration!

Lunch & Food for Thought features two engaging, EdTalks from members of the SDP Network - giving you some intellectual nourishment while you rest and nourish your body.

During this session you'll hear from:

Hunter Gehlbach, Professor of Education at Johns Hopkins, on "Fostering Successful Relationships in Educational Settings."

Anjali Adukia, Assistant Professor at University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy & Director of the MiiE Lab on "Implementing Restorative Practices."

Grab your meal, settle in, and leave with fresh insights—without missing out on your downtime!
Speakers
avatar for Anjali Adukia

Anjali Adukia

Assistant Professor & Director of the MiiE Lab, University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy
Anjali Adukia is an assistant professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and the director of the MiiE Lab (Messages, Identity, and Inclusion in Education). In her work, she seeks to understand how children from all backgrounds can have opportunities to realize their potential. Adukia's work draws on large-scale data, often deriving data from previously unused and underused sources, including... Read More →
avatar for Hunter Gehlbach

Hunter Gehlbach

Professor of Education, Johns Hopkins
SEL/Social & motivational aspects of schooling/Social perspective takingSurvey designEnvironmental educationOpen Science
Friday May 9, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Ballroom A & B

2:00pm EDT

Coffee + Connections Networking Break
Friday May 9, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Refuel before the final stretch! Grab a cup of coffee or tea, connect with colleagues, and take a moment to recharge before heading into the last round of concurrent sessions.

Whether you're revisiting ideas from earlier in the day or gearing up for one more burst of learning, this break is the perfect pause to power through to the finish.
Friday May 9, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Area
 
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