INFOcon 2024 - The Future of Information Science
Thursday, November 14, 2024
| 8 - 8 PM
Virtual / Zoom
INFOcon 2024 is a free, multi-day, online conference for those interested in, studying in, or researching in the field of information science. The conference will consist of presentations from faculty from across the iSchools Collaborative Network on emerging topics in the field.
Confirmed topics include:
- Data Science and Co-Op Opportunities
- Trauma-Informed Librarianship in Movement
- De-Siloing Scholarly and Science Communication Research
- Taking Arms Against a Sea of Chatbot Sludge
- Hitting the Mark or Losing the Shot: Inclusive Efforts in Archives
- Unveiling Histories: Provenance and CSI in Rare Books Cataloging
- What Does it Mean to be a Cataloger in 2025?
- Blockchain and Record Keeping: Opportunities for Information Professionals
- How Blind and Low-Vision Youth Live-Code Experimental Music Together
- Advocacy in Libraries
- The Art of Leading Data Analytics Teams
- Operationalizing AI: From Strategy to Scalable Solutions
- Consumer Health Information Practices
- Neurodiversity in the Workplace
This event is FREE and intended for prospective students interested in learning about career paths and research topics in the areas of information, technology, and people.
The University of Washington's iSchool will host a special session for INFOcon on Nov. 14 on Neurodiversity in the Workplace.
The speakers, schedule, and additional topics will be available soon. Register for INFOcon today to secure your spot and plan to join us!