Inspiration Station workshops are 45-minute round table sessions and an informal way to bring together a small group to share perspectives about specific area(s) of interest. Facilitating an Inspiration Station workshop is a great opportunity to share best practices, discuss new ideas, get feedback through a focus group, or offer a Make-It, Take-It session. There is NO COST to facilitate an Inspiration Station workshop. Inspiration Station workshops can accommodate a maximum of 8-10 attendees and are held adjacent to the Convention Center lobby.

Participating in an Inspiration Station is an opportunity to learn something new, outside the traditional workshop setting, and to join groups of your peers who share similar challenges, questions, and ideas that you have. It's a great chance to build connections and create opportunities for collaboration.

The annual due date to submit an Inspiration Station workshop application is December 31st. 

Wednesday, April 29

10:30AM - 11:15AM

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Station B

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Station D 

Station E

Station F

11:30AM - 12:15PM 

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Station B

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Station E

Station F

2:45PM - 3:30PM

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Station B

Station C

Station D 

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Station F

Thursday, April 30

10:00AM - 10:45AM

Station A

Station B

Station C

Station D 

Station E

Station F

11:00AM - 11:45AM

Station A

Station B

Station C

Station D 

Station E

Station F

1:15PM - 2:00PM

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Station B

Station C

Station D 

Station E

Station F

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Click the map below to view the Inspiration Station workshop space in a larger format. Inspiration Station locations are marked in yellow.

Inspiration Station Workshops contacts:

Inspiration Station Workshop FAQS

Who can host an Inspiration Station?

To be eligible, you must be registered for the conference and your account must be paid in full. Once you have registered and paid, you are eligible to apply. Please note we are only able to accept one application per organization/agency/company.  The annual due date to submit your Inspiration Station workshop application is December 31st. 

How much does an Inspiration Station cost?

There is no cost to host/facilitate an Inspiration Station workshop.  

Do I have to register for the conference to host an Inspiration Station?

Where and when do Inspiration Stations take place?

Inspiration Station workshops take place in the lobby adjacent area at round tables on Wednesday and Thursday during the conference. Please view the map above to see where Inspiration Station tables are located.

What are PROMISING PRACTICES for Inspiration Stations?

Successful Inspiration Station workshops start with a shared interest. Are you a Middle School leader looking for inspirational ideas to engage your students? Do you work with students with special needs and need strategies for making your program more inclusive? Are you developing a measurement and evaluation plan for your organization? Use your Inspiration Station to collaborate with other organizations on the same mission. 

Inspiration Stations are also an opportunity for BOOST Conference presenters to continue the conversation from their workshop, whether it be more in-depth on the topic of their workshop or another area of expertise you can offer BOOST Conference attendees.

For BOOST Conference exhibitors, Inspiration Station workshops are a great way to receive feedback on user interest in their product. With the help of BOOST Conference attendees, you can develop more ideas for possible or existing products and strategies for using the product more effectively. Please note that Inspiration Stations are a learning and connection-focused opportunity. No sales of products or services are permitted. 

An Inspiration Station workshop's intent is a small, intimate learning session. No sales of products or services are permitted. 

Please note that facilitators are not able to move/add tables or chairs and must abide by the Fire Marshall Code. 

How are Inspiration Stations selected?

Once we receive your application, we will confirm that your registration and your account are paid in full. We will then review your application to ensure it aligns with our goals and the intent of Inspiration Station workshops. We will then schedule your Inspiration Station workshop at your preferred time slot, subject to availability. Please note we are only able to accept one application per agency/organization/company. 

What A/V is provided for Inspiration Stations?

We do not provide A/V for Inspiration Station workshops. Since Inspiration Station workshops are intimate sessions, you are required to facilitate your session in a way that does not require any audio-visual equipment. Note: There is no electricity provided at Inspiration Stations.