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Monday, March 31st, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Central
Connect with like-minded educators on the trends in Digital Literacy and Technology. At this networking meeting, experts from the field will give lightning-fast intros to topics like digital skills and AI. Then, groups will have a chance to meet and discuss their challenges and successes in these areas. This event serves as a kick-off to two more networking opportunities. On Tuesday, we’ll convene our strand for lunch near the conference. Then, on Wednesday, join our Tech Jam during Session 10, in which everyone has an opportunity to share their conference takeaways in a high-energy participatory jam! This strand comprises techies and digital inclusion advocates of all knowledge and skill levels. All are welcome. Come to Monday’s meeting to forge meaningful connections you can sustain throughout the year.
This is a hybrid event. Use the conference app to find the in-person and virtual meeting locations.
Monday, March 31st, 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm Central
The Adult Numeracy Network invites COABE conference attendees to join us for the Counted Out documentary screening on Monday, March 31st at 6:00 pm in Pegasus A & B. Join us for dinner & film followed by a discussion connecting what we learned from the film to our work in adult education.
6:00 pm Dinner
6:30 pm Screening
8:00 pm Discussion
The event is free, but registration is required. Register here!
Monday, March 31st, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Central (ticketed event)
Join us for the inaugural Educate and Elevate Foundation Gala. You will have the opportunity to hear from the winners and a celebrity guest with her personal inspirational story of overcoming amazing obstacles on her pathway to success. You will also enjoy a full sit-down dinner set to a live string quartet at the elegant Union Station! This event takes place directly prior to the President’s Welcome event, and your ticket includes access to that networking event as well.
Whether you are attending the COABE 2025 conference in Dallas, TX or not, you can still support the Educate and Elevate Foundation, of which 100% of the foundation funds go back to the field to support learners, their families, and the programs that serve them.
This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $125 each. Registration is closed.
Monday, March 31st, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Central (ticketed event)
Join us for our annual President’s Welcome Reception in the beautifully transformed, historical landmark, Union Station adjacent to the Dallas Regency Hyatt, our flagship hotel. Fancy hors d’oeuvres, delightful desserts, a stringed quartet, and a silent auction are included.
Surrounded by the sleek steel and glass towers of the Reunion District, Union Station stands apart not only for its historic significance, but also for its convenient access to the best of downtown Dallas. Completed in 1916 as a masterpiece of Beaux-Arts Classicism, Union Station is an artful marriage of architectural details and monumental proportions that both inspires and uplifts. Stately pillars instill a spirit of grandeur. Graceful arched windows soar beneath 48-foot ceilings. Original chandeliers echo the refined spirit of a bygone era.
This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $50 each. Sign up when you register for the conference! If you’re already registered, you can add it by contacting [email protected].
Tuesday, April 1st, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Central (ticketed event)
Enjoy a taste of Texas at Gilley’s, an iconic honkey tonk site, rich in history and lore, with a Jack Daniel’s Saloon named after music legend, Mickey Gilley. Network with colleagues over a Texas style, sit down dinner, line dancing, and the opportunity to ride a mechanical bull are included, along with transportation. This fun event will sell out quickly and tickets are limited to 1,800. (3,500 attendees are expected)
This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $75 each. Sign up when you register for the conference! If you’re already registered, you can add it by contacting [email protected].