Elevating Cougs is more than sessions. It’s about discovering new ideas, connecting with fellow Cougs, and capturing practical takeaways you can apply right away. Explore the activities below to personalize your conference experience and interact with the Elevating Cougs community.
Build Your Conference Experience
Not sure where to start? Take our quick track personality quiz to discover which Elevating Cougs track best matches your interests.
Why participate?
With dozens of sessions to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. This quick activity helps identify sessions that may be a good fit based on the topics and learning experiences you enjoy most.
How it works
- Answer six quick questions.
- Receive your Elevating Cougs track result.
- Explore recommended sessions aligned with your result.
Have a problem you’re trying to solve? Find sessions connected to the workplace goals and challenges that matter most to you.
Why participate?
Many attendees come to Elevating Cougs with a specific goal in mind, such as improving processes, strengthening communication, developing new skills, or finding practical solutions to everyday challenges. This tool helps connect you with sessions that support these goals.
How it works:
- Select a challenge you’d like to address.
- Review recommended sessions.
- Build a conference experience focused on your priorities.
Join the Fun During the Conference
Elevating Cougs isn’t just about attending sessions. It’s about sharing ideas, connecting with fellow Cougs, and discovering inspiration along the way. Expand the activities below to learn more.
Turn conference insights into takeaways you can use long after the event ends.
Why participate?
The most valuable conference moments are often the small ideas, tips, and resources that make a real difference in your work. The scavenger hunt helps you capture those moments before they’re forgotten.
How it works:
- Download the scavenger hunt card.
- Complete activities from at least two tracks.
- Share your Everyday Coug Ingenuity moments in the conference lobby chat. Not only could your “aha” takeaway be useful for other Cougs, it may be featured in post-conference highlights.
Put your creativity to the test when new Coug images appear during the conference. Submit your best caption or creative response, and let the shenanigans begin!
Why participate?
Learning doesn’t always have to be serious. Capture the Coug offers lighthearted opportunities to connect with fellow attendees, share your creativity, and enjoy a few laughs along the way.
How it works:
- Watch for new Coug images in the conference lobby.
- Share your best caption or creative response.
- See what fellow Cougs come up with.
Learn from the experiences and perspectives of fellow Cougs.
Why participate?
Some of the best ideas come form informal conversations. Thought Starters create pathways to share insights, discover new approaches, and connect with colleagues from across the university.
How it works:
- Watch for new questions to be posted in the event lobby throughout the conference.
- Share your response in the conference lobby chat.
- Explore responses from fellow attendees.
