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What is
Playground?

Playground 2024 is Imagine Everything’s first annual partner conference. Join us for two days of fun and open-minded exploration that will shape the future of our technologies. Packed with engaging sessions and the opportunity to connect and collaborate with your school district peers, this will be an event you won’t want to miss!

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Calgary

Oct 22 8:30AM - Oct 23 4PM MST

Event Schedule

Day 1

October 22nd

Day 2

October 23rd

8:00 AM
Registration Opens
8:30 AM
Welcome Message
8:35 AM
Keynote - Embracing a Growth Mindset

Growth and innovation are often loaded topics in the public sector! To set the stage for our time together, Brad Leitch, Imagine Everything CEO, will be exploring the role that vulnerability, honesty, and the right perspectives can have in problem-solving and organizational transformation.

8:50 AM
Project Introductions

Playground 2024 will be driven by a unique hack-a-thon-style format designed to combine experiences and perspectives. With topics ranging from feature roadmaps and solution support to web design and educational best practices, we’ll be presenting a series of challenges that we’ll collaborate on for the duration of the event!

9:00 AM
Project Breakout
9:30 AM
Session - Unlocking the Agile Advantage

Join Cory Shannon, Lead Technical Product Manager at Imagine Everything, for a deep dive into the Agile development framework. This session will provide unique insight into the way that our team develops features and will leave you with applicable concepts that your team can apply to maximize efficiency and master your next project.

10:30 AM
Break
11:00 AM
Session - Zenith: The Future of Online Registration

This session will be an exclusive first-hand look at our next development project. Codenamed Zenith, this project will significantly expand our current online registration offering and pave the way for a series of exciting future use cases regarding the secure collection, maintenance, and application of student and mission-critical information.

12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Session - Bridging the Gap: Ensuring Project Success Through Strategic Communication

The success (or failure) of implementations often comes down to effective communication. No matter how great the solution is, the needs of your IT team and the classroom have to be carefully considered! Join Stephanie Proctor, a System Applications Consultant at the Calgary Catholic School District, to discuss strategies to bridge communication gaps and ensure the success of your next project!

2:00 PM
Session - Containerization and Orchestration

Install Docker and miniKube and Join Imagine Everything CTO Richard Kellar for a hands-on lab-style session. Learn how containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes (via miniKube) can provide automated, consistent deployments in school IT environments.

Note: Having a laptop with Docker and miniKube installed ahead of time would be advantageous.

2:45 PM
Break
3:00 PM
Day Wrap-Up / Announcements
8:30 AM
Welcome
9:00 AM
Project Breakout
9:30 AM
Session - Unlocking Scalability and Flexibility: Microservices Architecture for Schools Using Express JS

In this session we will explore microservices architecture and their application in web development. This talk will cover the concepts of microservices, comparing them to monolithic architectures, and demonstrate a simple API. Attendees will gain insights into the advantages and challenges of microservices, key technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and database strategies. The presentation will conclude with a recap and resources for further learning to provide an overview of this modern architectural approach.

10:30 AM
Session - Student Aware: Be the Hero They Need

Student Aware is what started it all and remains our most impactful project. In this session, we will be diving into aspects of best practices and sharing success. We’ll also be looking at what's new and upcoming in our ongoing mission to help identify and support vulnerable and at-risk students.

11:30 AM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Session - Project Overviews + Q&A

Take some time to get caught up with all things Imagine Everything! There’s never a dull moment around here, and we’re always up to something. If you’ve been wondering what else our team can do for your district or you have questions about the solutions you’re currently leveraging, this session is for you.

2:00 PM
Group Session: Project Presentations
3:30 PM
Closing Remarks

Registration $199/person

Playground 2024 is going to be an incredible way to engage with fellow education leaders and interact directly with the Imagine Everything team. We can’t wait to share this time with you. Space will be limited, so reserve your spot today!

Note: Registration fees will be billed to your school district four weeks before the conference.

NOTE: To book a hotel room, please call the Carriage House directly at 403-640-7532. Room rates are set at $144 (before tax) under the Imagine Everything/Playground group rate.

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Playground 2024 is hosted and led by Imagine Everything