UCDA Creative Summit

Inspiration can fuel your imagination, spark the next big idea, or be the catalyst to respond to change. But for that to happen, we need to allow ourselves the time to discover, create, and connect. The UCDA Creative Summit—spanning two invigorating days (mid-day hours)—will provide you that creative outlet.

Engage virtually in an intimate setting with design professionals across North America. These illustrators, photographers, designers, and creative thinkers will be sharing their work and stories, with a hands-on creative exercise. Roll up your sleeves and come prepared to learn, share, and grow your creative potential. You’ll walk away with a unique keepsake, new ideas, and a tight-knit community to support you along the way! 

TOP REASONS TO ATTEND THIS SUMMIT

Education—Carefully curated sessions from five speakers over two days to help you engage and spark your creativity.

Community—UCDA: Creating community for creative professionals in education. Connect with the folks who do what you do so you can charge your creative battery.

Affordable—Without the need for travel or lodging, the UCDA Creative Summit is very affordable—plus, There is the option to include session recordings! Both members and non-members are invited to attend.

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AGENDA

All times are in North America Central Standard Time (CDT). We start mid-morning at 10 AM CDT (we have found this is the best overall time to allow different time zones to join us). Given this start time, we have only scheduled short breaks (no long lunch break), so plan to have water, coffee, and snacks on hand.

Live Event: Tuesday, April 16: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (CDT)
Live Event: Wednesday, April 17: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (CDT)

SESSIONS

More Information on Speakers and Presenters

TUESDAY, APRIL 16

10 AM -11 AM
Welcome 
Keynote Presentation
by Nathan Monk

11 AM - 11:30 PM
Break and Conversation

11:30 AM - 12 PM
20x20 Presentations
Mikeala Skelton
Anna McBrayer


12 PM -1 PM
Workshop
by Kelcey Gray

1 PM - 1:15 PM
Wrap-up Discussion

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17

10 AM -11 AM
Welcome
Keynote Presentation
by Chanelle Smith-Walker

11 AM - 11:30 PM
Break and Conversation

11:30 AM - 12 PM
20x20 Presentations
Veronica Burgess
Liz Lord


12 PM -1 PM
Keynote Presentation
by Elias Martinez and
Kelly King-Green

1 PM - 1:15 PM
Wrap-up Discussion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTRATION

Registration Deadline: April 12 

SUMMIT PASS
(all prices in USD)
Live Event ONLY Digital Recording ONLY Live Event and Digital Recording
Regular Early Bird (by March 18) Regular Early Bird (by March 18) Regular Early Bird (by March 18)
UCDA Member 
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$147 $97 $147 $97 $197 $147
Non-member $297 $247 $297 $247 $397 $347
Student $147 $97 $147 $97 $197 $147

Digital recording available for a period of not more than one year.
See UCDA’s Cancellation Policy
See UCDA’s Inclusiveness, Code of Conduct, and Anti-harassment Policy.

Location: Live Virtual Event

Date: April 16, 2024, midnight - April 30, 2024, 11:59 p.m.