2022 AIS Educator Conference – Colorado Springs

Conference Details

Important Note: The conference is BYO Laptop (Bring Your Own Laptop). Some sessions require you to pre install software for the optimal experience. These sessions are noted in the schedule with the note (Software Download Prep Needed). See the software Installation Instructions link below.

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Detailed Conference Schedule

Complete Program Guide

Software Installation Instructions

Conference Content Link

Welcome Email Sent July 7, 2022

Parking Instructions

Dining Suggestions

Conference General Information

The 2022 Accounting Information Systems Educator Association conference will be held July 14 through 16, 2022 at the beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado at The Antlers, a Wyndham hotel. The Antlers is a historic hotel located in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. It is a 20-minute drive from the Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and 90-minute drive from Denver International Airport (DIA).

In addition to learning about AIS research and classroom pedagogy, conference attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a 2 hour Jeep Tour through the Garden of the Gods. The tour will be followed by dinner and cocktails in the Billiards Hall at the Phantom Canyon Brewing Co. And, for attendees wanting to get even more out of this beautiful location, Colorado Springs also offers many other attractions in the area (see https://www.visitcos.com/ for more information!)

Conference Fees

  • Please note this is an IN PERSON conference.
  • The current conference fee is $550 which includes Breakfast, Lunch + Friday Social Event.
  • Current PhD students can attend for $250 and a Guest ticket to the Friday Social Event is $110.
  • Room Block deadlines have been passed already but contact suzette.loving@du.edu if you need a room.

Conference Content

  • Thursday July 14
    • 8:00 AM: Breakfast (included)
    • 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Keynote Panel Lessons from the Trenches:  Teaching with Innovative and Emerging Technologies
    • 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM: Conference Sessions
    • 12:00 PM – 1:00PM: Lunch (included)
    • 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Conference Sessions
    • 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Employer Panel
    • 9.5 CPE Available
  • Friday July 15
    • 8:00 AM: Breakfast (included)
    • 8:30AM – 10:00 AM: Keynote Panel CPA Evolution – AIS Educator’s Time for Influence and Leadership
    • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Conference Sessions
    • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch (included)
    • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Conference Sessions
    • 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM: Social – Jeep Tour (included: departing front lobby, returning front lobby)
    • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Social – Dinner at Phantom Canyon Brewery (included: across the street from the hotel)
    • 6 CPE Available
  • Saturday July 16
    • 8:00 AM: Breakfast (included)
    • 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Conference Sessions
    • 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch with Awards (included)
    • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Conference Sessions
    • 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Syllabi Creation and Textbook Selection Roundtable
    • 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: AIS Educator Journal Submissions Roundtable with Editors
    • 7 CPE Available

Registration:

  • Please reach out to suzette.loving@du.edu for later registration.

Established in 1999, the AIS Educator Association provides support for the teaching and research interests of AIS faculty in higher education. The mission of the AIS Educator Association is to develop the practical skills of AIS educators by providing opportunities for AIS educators to share information, resources, tools, and learning materials; offering inexpensive, high quality, relevant computer training; and disseminating AIS research. Attendees also interact with representatives from organizations who come to showcase their products and services.