4th Annual BYU API Winter Workshop

An unConference Focused on University & Personal API's & Their Use in Improving Learning.

Hosted by Brigham Young University

The University API Winter Workshop covers topics in an educational technology (EdTech) context on developing, managing, and using APIs, successfully implementing DevOps practices, architecting distributed ledger systems implementing blockchain, successfully deploying Domain of One’s Own (DoOO) environments, improving the use of digital identity and security technologies, and framing digital fluency on University campuses. This workshop is focused on addressing current issues and best practices experienced in building out conceptual models and collecting examples of real-life use cases. Attendees include IT architects, educational technologists, faculty, and software engineers from many universities.

UAPI is an unConference. It has no assigned speakers or panels, so it's about getting stuff done. We will have a trained open space facilitator at the workshop to run the show and make sure we are properly organized.

To get an idea of what was discussed, learned and worked on at the second UAPI Workshop, click here to see notes from sessions and a summary of the event with photos. Link to 2017 February UAPI Summary & Notes

UAPI is a participatory workshop. Because it is an unConference you are invited to speak and share, pose questions or ask for input. If you have an idea for a session now or even get one in the middle of the conference, you’re welcome to propose it and run a session.

The agenda will be created live each day by attendees present at the opening of the day. Anyone who wants to host a session that day will announce the topic and chose a space and time. There is no voting or picking other than with your feet, where you choose to go. You'll have plenty of chances to exchange ideas and make new professional connections.

Ticket Pricing: General registration: $199.00 / Early Registration (through Dec 31): $149.00 (closed)

Sponsorship Opportunities

As University API Winter Workshop continues to grow, its continued success is more dependent with the support of established organizations and institutions with a commitment to implementing and sharing APIs in learning environments. The following options are available for sponsorship:

• Bronze ($750) -- admission ticket; advertising on dedicated sponsor banner; advertising in book of proceedings (unlimited)
  
• Silver ($2000) -- 2 admission tickets; advertising on dedicated sponsor banner; advertising in book of proceedings. (3/4 available)
  
• Gold ($5000) -- 2 admission tickets; logo on dedicated sponsor banner;dedicated page in book of proceedings. (4/4 available)
  
• Platinum ($10,000) -- 2 admission tickets; complimentary hotel room; top-level placement of logo on dedicated sponsor banner; dedicated page in book of proceedings. (2/2 available)
  

No matter what level you choose, sponsorship is critical to UAPI's success and we appreciate the support.

Travel

The workshop will be held at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, UT.

• Provo is served by the Salt Lake City Airport, about 60 minutes away, though not during morning rush, which is 6:30AM to 10:30AM.
  

• Shuttle services can be made with Express Shuttle. Use the link for online reservations, or call 1-800-397-0773

Accommodations

The Provo Marriott Hotel and Convention Center--101 W 100 N, Provo, UT 84601 is located just east of the Utah Valley Convention Center.

Please call Marriott Reservations directly at 1-800-228-9290 or 801-377-4700, or use the above link, on or before Monday, February 6th, 2018 to make sleeping reservations. Our space is limited, so please book early.

All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card. The hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by credit card.

Food

Continental breakfast and lunch included; all other meals on your own.

No Host Dinner--Reservation Required

Broke Eatery, at 295 West Center Street, Provo, UT.

This is a Freestyle Restaurant run by Chef Kitamba. Please visit the Facebook page to see if you are interested in joining us for dinner and Entertainment on Thursday night.

Please RSVP to chris.williams@byu.edu