ASPIRE is the conference that brings together higher education professionals on a mission to advance student success through smart scheduling. As the longest-running conference devoted to scheduling, ASPIRE is the place to get inspired by industry experts, connect with peers, and certified on modern solutions.
For the first time ever, we're taking ASPIRE on the road! Join us in Scottsdale, Arizona, where wide-open skies and vast desert landscapes create the perfect backdrop for innovation and growth. This year promises to be an unforgettable experience, combining exploration of bold, new ideas with the breathtaking beauty of the Arizona desert.
Register by February 15th to get the best price available!
Inspiring keynotes from industry experts
Product roadmap updates and hands-on training
Dedicated programming and content tracks for a tailored experience
One-on-one customer solutions consultations
Peer-to-peer networking
Six product certification options
Mix and match sessions to build your pathway to progress. From mastering the basics to deep dives with insights, our ASPIRE features three program tracks to provide something for everyone via hands-on training, collaborative roundtables, and peer-led discussions.
Focus on the core scheduling practices that will enhance efficiency and schedule quality at your institution. This track includes data concepts for analyzing and improving schedules. Aligned with Essential Scheduling and Data-Informed Scheduling solutions, sessions cover training, workshops, client demos, data analysis, and transitioning from Astra Schedule 8 to Ad Astra’s modern platform with data integrations.
This track is tailored for system partners who play a crucial role in supporting academic planning and scheduling across colleges. Explore proven strategies and innovative practices for aligning system and institutional priorities to drive optimal student and organizational outcomes. Engage with industry experts and peers to share insights and solutions, and participate in collaborative sessions designed to foster meaningful partnerships between system and college leaders.
Event schedulers unite! This track gives attendees with the tools and expertise to efficiently book events, manage calendars, and streamline workflows. Schedulers will learn to optimize spaces, resources, and user permissions, while mastering event registration, invoicing, and fee collection to enhance their event management processes using Ad Astra’s solutions.
Amy Carlson
Senior Associate Registrar, University of Missouri-Kansas City
“One of my favorite things about ASPIRE is being able to network with other colleges to learn how they use the products and what things they've done to accomplish different goals set at their institutions.”
Zach Cannady
Academic Scheduling & Assessment Coordinator, Butler Community College
OCTOBER 12 |
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3:00pm |
Registration Opens |
OCTOBER 13 |
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7:00am |
Registration and Breakfast |
8:00am |
First-Time Attendee Session |
8:30am |
Keynote AddressSARITA BROWN, CO-FOUNDER & PRESIDENT, EXCELENCIA IN EDUCATION |
10:00am |
Vision Center and Client Solutions Center open |
10:15am |
Concurrent Sessions |
12:00pm |
Lunch |
1:00pm |
Keynote Address & 2025 Product UpdateTOM SHAVER, FOUNDER & CEO, AD ASTRACHARLIE STROBLE, VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT EXPERIENCE, AD ASTRA |
2:00pm |
Concurrent Sessions
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5:00pm |
Day One Wrap-Up |
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OCTOBER 14 |
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7:00am |
Breakfast |
8:45am |
Vision Center and Client Solutions Center open |
9:00am |
Concurrent Sessions |
12:00pm |
Lunch |
1:00pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
5:00pm |
Day Two Wrap-Up |
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OCTOBER 15 |
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7:00am |
Breakfast |
8:00am |
Vision Center and Client Solutions Center Open |
8:30am |
Concurrent Sessions |
1:00pm |
Departure |
"Ad Astra is bringing to bear new data on precisely the right issues that will help us be smarter about confronting barriers and utilizing technology in scaling solutions to college completion."