2025 COABE CONFERENCE - NETWORKING EVENTS

Digital Literacy & Technology Networking Event

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. 

President’s Welcome at Union Station

Monday, March 31st, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Central

Join us for our inaugural 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 and capped at 1,800. (3,500 attendees are expected, so book yours now!) Sign up when you register for the conference! If you’re already registered, you can add it by contacting [email protected].

Taste of Texas at Gilley’s Dallas

Tuesday, April 1st, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Central

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, and are capped at 1,800. Sign up when you register for the conference! If you’re already registered, you can add it by contacting [email protected].