About the Conference
The UCR Staff Conference is a virtual and hybrid annual event organized by and for staff at UC Riverside. Its purpose is to provide professional development, foster engagement, and cultivate a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic environment where every staff member can thrive.
The theme is Shaping Tomorrow: Innovation, Agility, and Impact in Action. We are bringing together leaders, thinkers, and doers to explore how quick thinking and smart tech drive real-world results. Core tracks include:
Technology: Discover the latest tools and digital trends transforming how we work and solve problems.
Adaptive Mindsets: Learn how to stay flexible, roll with changes, and thrive in a fast-paced world.
Process Improvement: Master practical ways to cut out waste, work smarter, and boost your everyday results.
Dates and Format
March 23 & 24, 2027
Two days of virtually engaging, interactive keynotes, workshops, and sessions.
Locations
Virtual sessions online via Zoom.
Hybrid closing session; location TBD.
Registration
Free for UCR Staff
Opens in early 2027; registration will allow individual session itinerary building.
Call for Speakers: Now Open
Have an inspiring story, professional insight, leadership framework, or practical skills to share with fellow UC staff? We invite facilitators, panel discussion moderators, and topic leaders from across the UC community to sign up as Staff Conference speakers!
Important Details:
- Application Window - Open from November 2026 through January 13, 2027
- Session Types - 45-minute session followed by a 15-minute Q&A. We welcome lightning talks, interactive panels, and information sessions
- Who Can Apply - All UCR Staff and Faculty and UC Affiliates
Conference Program & Session Tracks
Keynote speakers and full schedule details will be announced in early 2027.
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