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SUMMARY:Take the Next Step in Your Career with UW-Women in IT
DESCRIPTION:Discover the varied paths your career can take\, whether it’s growing into leadership\, exploring new roles\, taking a step back or simply finding work-life balance. Hear real stories from colleagues in IT who set different courses to navigate these waters. \n\nPresenters\n\nAmanda Thornton\nJamie Gutkowski\nElizabeth Simcock\nKim Channpraseut\nKelsey Harrington\n\n\nRecording (with captions)\n \nRecording (with audio description)
URL:https://itproconf.wisc.edu/event/take-the-next-step-in-your-career-with-uw-women-in-it/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:2025 Conference,2025 Live Session,2025 Virtual Only
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T115000
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SUMMARY:Getting Started with Gitlab CI\, Gitlab Runners and Ansible
DESCRIPTION:Join us in taking your first steps toward using Gitlab CI pipelines\, as demonstrated with Gitlab runners and how our team uses Ansible. \n\nPresenter\n\nPhil Jochimsen\n\n\nRecording (with captions)\n \nRecording (with audio description)
URL:https://itproconf.wisc.edu/event/getting-started-with-gitlab-ci-gitlab-runners-and-ansible/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:2025 Conference,2025 Live Session,2025 Virtual Only
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T115000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T204034Z
UID:8367-1748602200-1748605800@itproconf.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Continuing the Conversation: IT Support Symposium Virtual Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:  \nDid you attend the IT Support Symposium on April 16th? Were you unable to attend this year? We are hosting a virtual session for folks who attended as well as folks who didn’t to connect and talk about the event. We’ll share a review of the event and spend time meeting new people or reconnecting with people who met at the event. \n\nPresenter\n\nElla Tschopik\nSarah Lien\n\n\nRecording (with captions)\n \nRecording (with audio description)\n \n 
URL:https://itproconf.wisc.edu/event/continuing-the-conversation-it-support-symposium-virtual-meet-up/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:2025 Conference,2025 Live Session,2025 Virtual Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T105000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T115000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190726
CREATED:20250519T200323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T132729Z
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SUMMARY:Improving Your Skills as a Technology Instructor
DESCRIPTION:So you’ve got the tech skills down\, but now you need to help others learn it too? This session is for you! We’ll explore practical tips and tricks to make your training sessions and presentations shine. We’ll also crowd-source successful strategies to empower you to become a more confident and effective presenter. \n\nPresenter\n\nCliff Cunningham\n\n\nRecording (with captions)\n \nRecording (with audio description)
URL:https://itproconf.wisc.edu/event/improving-your-skills-as-a-technology-instructor/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:2025 Conference,2025 Live Session,2025 Virtual Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T125000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T135000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190726
CREATED:20250519T201156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T200934Z
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SUMMARY:Object Storage (S3):  Reduce Cost and Enable New Ways to Use Data
DESCRIPTION:The university generates data of all sizes\, from a few megabytes to hundreds of terabytes. And let’s face it\, storing all that data can be costly. In this virtual session\, we’ll introduce Object Storage (S3)\, a campus-hosted data storage service offering lower-cost storage to departments and permanent staff\, and no-cost storage for eligible researchers. Discover how this service can significantly reduce storage costs and enable new ways to use and distribute data. You’ll participate in a live demonstration of this service using a free file browser application\, Cyberduck\, and the Python library\, Boto3. \n\nPresenters\n\nCasey Schacher\nKevin Kettner\nRushabh Vora\n\n\nRecording (with captions)\n \nRecording (with audio description)
URL:https://itproconf.wisc.edu/event/object-storage-s3-reduce-cost-and-enable-new-ways-to-use-data/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:2025 Conference,2025 Live Session,2025 Virtual Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T125000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T135000
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UID:8379-1748609400-1748613000@itproconf.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Connecting Relationships to Results: Enhancing IT and Business Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:How can stronger IT-business relationships benefit your work\, your organization\, and the wider world? Drawing on 30 years of IT experience\, including at the School of Medicine\, we’ll use anonymized case studies and a visual “string map” to illustrate how focusing on relationships can save time and cut costs. You’ll learn actionable strategies to enhance collaboration\, improve efficiency\, and foster innovation. We’ll also connect these improvements to the Wisconsin Idea\, showcasing the broader impact of effective IT partnerships. \n\nPresenter\n\nKen Fanta\n\n\nRecording (with captions)\n \nRecording (with audio description)
URL:https://itproconf.wisc.edu/event/connecting-relationships-to-results-enhancing-it-and-business-partnerships/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:2025 Conference,2025 Live Session,2025 Virtual Only
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SUMMARY:Networking and Games
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fun games and network with your fellow IT professionals. Take some time to decompress\, find new connections\, and engage in some friendly competition in a relaxed atmosphere. Showcase your knowledge\, learn from others\, and enjoy a well-deserved break. \n\nPresenters\n\nPhil Jochimsen\n Mandy Morrow\n\n\nThis session was not recorded.
URL:https://itproconf.wisc.edu/event/networking-and-games/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:2025 Conference,2025 Live Session,2025 Virtual Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T090000
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UID:9015-1779955200-1779958800@itproconf.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Check-In for In-Person Attendees
DESCRIPTION:Garden Atrium (Lower Level) \n\nCheck in and then enjoy coffee\, tea\, water\, fresh bakery selections\, seasonal fresh fruit\, and yogurt.
URL:https://itproconf.wisc.edu/event/check-in-for-in-person-attendees-2/
LOCATION:Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference,2026 In-Person Only,2026 Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T150000
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UID:8140-1779964200-1779980400@itproconf.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Unconference
DESCRIPTION:Garden-Level Study Rooms (B2544\, B2536\, B2532\, B2562\, B2564\, B2576\, B2580\, B2582\, B2586) \n\nIf you enjoy open\, unstructured conversations with colleagues about topics that matter to you\, the IT Professionals Conference will be hosting an Unconference this year. The event will take place in person on Thursday\, May 28. \nEvent details: \n\nFormat: 30-minute time slots\nSchedule: 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (excluding lunch and breaks)\, for a total of six sessions\nVenue: Garden-level study rooms\, each equipped with a screen and a whiteboard\n\nWhat is Unconference? Unconference is an attendee-driven experience that creates space for the conversations that don’t fit neatly into the main IT Professionals Conference agenda. This intentionally unstructured avenue invites anyone to propose topics\, ask bold questions\, and even step up to lead a discussion—no prior speaking experience required. Expect spontaneity\, creative energy\, and a little productive chaos as ideas emerge organically\, and discussions evolve in real time. Whether you have a topic in mind or a problem you would like to pose to the rest of the community\, there is no wrong way to lead an Unconference session. The Unconference embraces flexibility and curiosity\, making it the perfect place to explore emerging challenges\, untapped opportunities\, and perspectives you won’t find anywhere else on the schedule. \nHere is how it works: \n\nAfter registration\, if you have a topic in mind\, put your topic on the poster-sized sticky notes to reserve a spot.\nTopics can be anything from “Your favorite tech podcasts” to something like “Asset management beyond hardware.” If you want to talk about your personal interests\, that’s great\, too!\nSome examples of session formats include:\n\nGroup discussion on a particular topic or issue – Pick a topic and talk about it\nShow and tell – Show off your latest project\, a new tool\, or anything else you are excited about\nQ&A – Offer a chance to participants to ask questions and learn about your topic\nAnything between\n\n\nWhoever joins are the right people. Everyone has a chance to participate as they want.\nWhatever happens is the only thing that could have happened. Even though the session starts out with a topic\, keep an open mind to the discussions that occur\, and you might end up with a totally different outcome.\nWhen it’s over\, it’s over. The time slots help organize the sessions\, but you can finish early if that’s how things develop. If a group wants to continue the conversation after your time slot is over\, it’s up to the group to organize its own session to continue the conversation.\nA Google Doc will be provided for note-taking so that if you miss a conversation\, you can review the notes after the Unconference.
URL:https://itproconf.wisc.edu/event/unconference/
LOCATION:Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference,2026 In-Person Only,2026 Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190726
CREATED:20260505T215806Z
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UID:9069-1779967800-1779971400@itproconf.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Garden Atrium (Lower Level) \n\nEnjoy a catered lunch and conversation with fellow IT Professionals. \nFor those attending in person\, vegetarian and non-vegetarian options will be equally available.
URL:https://itproconf.wisc.edu/event/lunch-2/
LOCATION:Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference,2026 In-Person Only,2026 Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T161500
DTSTAMP:20260505T190726
CREATED:20260505T220720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T220922Z
UID:9072-1779981300-1779984900@itproconf.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:2026 IT Recognition Awards Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Location TBA \nJoin the Zoom Event (coming soon) \nView on YouTube (link will be available shortly before start of event) \n\nJoin us as we honor our outstanding colleagues who have made significant contributions to the UW–Madison IT community. The 2026 IT Recognition Awards celebrate the dedication\, innovation\, and achievements of our talented IT professionals in 7 award categories: \n\nEllen La Luzerne Community Builder Award\nJanet E. Plato Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion Award\nLifetime Achievement Award\nRising Star Award\nTeam Achievement Award\nTransformational Achievement Award\nUnsung Hero Award\n\nTake this opportunity to recognize and applaud your colleagues who go above and beyond in their roles\, strengthening our IT community and shaping the future of technology at the university. \nReception to follow for in-person attendees. \n\nLearn more about the awards and view past recipients: https://it.wisc.edu/uw-madison-it-recognition-awards/
URL:https://itproconf.wisc.edu/event/2026-it-awards/
LOCATION:Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference,2026 In-Person Only,2026 Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T164500
DTSTAMP:20260505T190726
CREATED:20260505T221217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T221322Z
UID:9080-1779984900-1779986700@itproconf.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:IT Recognition Awards Reception
DESCRIPTION:Garden Atrium (Lower Level) \n\nCelebrate with our IT Recognition Award winners. Light refreshments will be provided: \n\nAssorted cookies\nVeggie and dip platter\nCheese and crackers platter\nWater\n\n\nThis event is open to all attendees\, regardless of whether they have registered virtually or in person.
URL:https://itproconf.wisc.edu/event/it-recognition-awards-reception/
LOCATION:Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference,2026 In-Person Only,2026 Networking Event
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