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Nebraska Afterschool Conference

September 22, 2023

CHI Health Center | 455 N 10th Street, Omaha, NE

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The GetConnected 2023 Nebraska Afterschool Conference provides an opportunity to learn more about planning and implementing a quality afterschool or summer program. Sessions offered throughout the day target a variety of audiences, including program leaders, program staff, teachers, school administrators, community partners, and others interested in after-school and summer learning opportunities for children and youth.

There are two options to join the conference:

  1. In-person (registration closes Sunday, September 17)
  2. Virtual (registration open through September 22)

In-person conference registration ($90) includes:

  • Learn from two engaging keynote speakers and choose from 40 conference workshop sessions offered throughout the day.
  • Opportunity to network with representatives of 25 community organizations who will share resources available statewide
  • Receive the book, Why Play Works: Big Changes Start Small by Jill Vialet
  • Access to recorded presentations that can be viewed at your convenience after the conference
  • Personalized business cards to share while networking throughout the day
  • Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and valuable door prizes.

Virtual registration ($45) includes:

  • Two Keynote Sessions
  • Access up to 16 virtual workshop sessions.
  • Participate in six live-streamed sessions throughout the day of the
    conference, including opening and lunch plenary sessions.
  • Access to recorded presentations that can be viewed at your convenience after the conference
  • Technical support is available throughout the day of the conference.

Schedule

7:45 AM – Registration Opens

7:45 AM to 8:30 AM -Breakfast and Walk & Talk Display Tables

8:30 AM to 9:45 AM – Opening Session & Keynote

9:45 AM to 10:15 AM- Networking and Visit Walk & Talk Display Tables

10:15 AM to 11:05 AM – Workshop I

11:05 AM to 11:30 AM – Networking and Visit Walk & Talk Display Tables

11:30 AM to 12:20 PM – Workshop II

12:20 PM to 1:45 PM – Lunch and Afternoon Keynote

2:00 PM to 2:50 PM- Workshop III

3:10 PM to 4:00 PM – Workshop IV

4:00 PM – Door Prizes

Lodging

Hilton Omaha
1001 Cass Street | Omaha, NE 68102
402-998-3400

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Omaha for September 20 -21 evenings. The hotel is directly connected via sky bridge to the CHI Health Event Center and less than a mile from the Old Market Entertainment District. The discounted group room rate is $142 (single or double), $152 (triple), $162 (quad). The overnight parking rate for GetConnected hotel guests will be discounted to $11.00/night.
Making Reservations:
A dedicated website allows attendees to book their hotel rooms online. Reservations can be made at this web address:
 https://book.passkey.com/e/50511629

Several other hotels are located within the vicinity.

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