Oct 21, 2026 · 32 min · 11 segments
An event is not over when the student leaves. In this episode of The Conference Insights Engine, David Dysart examines how Slate Summit 2026 sessions point toward a more mature way to think about…
Together, events and portals can show intent, and friction, and follow through, certainty, topic interest, family involvement, schedule choice, and even readiness for the next step.
They can help staff understand not only who registered, but who attended, what they chose, what they missed, what they returned to, and what should happen next.
Not we host an event, not we built a portal, but we designed an experience that helps the student move forward and helps the institution understand what kind of follow-up is warranted.
Personalized schedules can improve the student experience, but they can also increase maintenance.
Real-time attendance tracking can make staff more responsive, but only if staff are prepared to act in real time.
can organize complex information beautifully, but they can also become one more place to maintain content that already exists somewhere else.
Together, events and portals can show intent, and friction, and follow through, certainty, topic interest, family involvement, schedule choice, and even readiness for the next step.
They can help staff understand not only who registered, but who attended, what they chose, what they missed, what they returned to, and what should happen next.
Not we host an event, not we built a portal, but we designed an experience that helps the student move forward and helps the institution understand what kind of follow-up is warranted.
Personalized schedules can improve the student experience, but they can also increase maintenance.
Real-time attendance tracking can make staff more responsive, but only if staff are prepared to act in real time.
can organize complex information beautifully, but they can also become one more place to maintain content that already exists somewhere else.
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