About the Conference
What is the HighEdWeb Regional Conference?
HighEdWeb Regional is a conference for all higher education Web professionals — from programmers to marketers to designers to all team members in-between -- who want to explore the unique Web issues facing colleges and universities.
Who runs HighEdWeb Regional?
HighEdWeb Regional is a conference organized by members of the Higher Education Web Professionals Association, an organization of Web professionals working in higher education to design, develop, manage and map the futures of higher education Web sites. The Association’s mission is: "To advance Web professionals, technologies, and standards in higher education."
I work with the Web via marketing/admissions/alumni/etc — should I still attend?
Absolutely! Presenters and attendees for past HighEdWeb conferences come from public and private universities of all sizes, are housed in a great variety of departments, and hold diverse titles such as Web developer, marketing coordinator, programmer/analyst, graphic designer, director of Web communications, information services librarian and beyond. If you work in higher education and work with the Web, this conference is for you.
How many people attend this conference?
We're expecting 60 or so attendees this year. Space is limited so register now!
What kinds of presentations can I expect at HighEdWeb Regional?
Presentations are attendee led and address a broad range of the latest issues of interest for higher ed Web professionals. See the call for proposals for an idea of what to expect this year.
Can I present at the conference?
Yes. You can submit your presentation proposal online. All proposals regarding the Web and higher education are welcome. To learn more, visit the call for proposals page.
How do I register?
Visit the registration details page for more information.
How can I get a discount on my conference registration fee?
A discount on conference registration is offered to presenters. See the call for proposals section for information on how to present.
What does my registration include?
Your registration includes:
- Access to all conference sessions
- Mid-afternoon and mid-morning snack
- Continuous beverage service
- Conference materials
How do I keep up with the latest conference information?
Keep checking our website for more information. We'll also be making periodic updates to the Facebook event. Follow announcements made by @jdwcornell on twitter, and the official conference tag #hewebcornell.
Travel and Accommodations
Where will the conference be held?
The HighEdWeb Regional Conference will be held in Ithaca, NY on the Cornell University campus in the ILR Conference Center.
Tell me more about Ithaca.
In addition to the official Cornell visiting Ithaca page, check out the Ithaca Visitors Bureau page, and 14850.com's village page.
Where should I stay?
We've reserved a room block at the Hilton Garden Inn and Holiday Inn, both in downtown Ithaca, and have arranged a special rate with the Statler Hotel on Cornell's campus. See the Venue and Travel page for more information.
How do I get to Ithaca?
We recommend referring to Cornell's official pages for excellent directions. See the Venue and Travel page for details tailored to getting to the hotels, and from the hotels to the conference venue.