The Library Innovation Summit convenes conversations focused on strategies and tools to meet the needs of lifelong learners in an evolving learning landscape. It is designed to focus on two or more themes as opportunities to develop and share new practices, tools, and discuss lessons learned. The inaugural Innovation Summit 2023 focused on Innovation and Makerspaces. This unique opportunity draws talent from academic and public libraries and IT from across the country, faculty and staff from Cal Poly Humboldt and the region, and colleagues from non-profits, startups, and vendors. The Innovation Summit is a series of curated conversation about trends in learning, and attendees are encouraged to participate and interact with relevant topics to adapt ideas, share experiences, and develop collaborative approaches. 

What to expect at the Innovation Summit

• Free parking, registration, and food and beverages at the two day event.

• Two day event with single track format: Day 1 starts with lunch, and Day 2 ends with lunch.

• Attendees are encouraged, not required, to provide a 5 minute lightning talk.

• Expect interactivity, presenters are encouraged to build in activities.

• Everyone is encouraged to interact, connect with new colleagues, reflect, and share ideas. This is designed to be both a retreat and a strategic planning inspiration, essentially, an opportunity to build a community of transformative practices.