WPI Spring Professional Development Conference

Department(s):

Staff Council

Staff Council and T&I are excited to invite WPI employees to submit presentation proposals for our inaugural 2026 Spring Professional Development Conference, scheduled for March 12, 2026, and hosted by our two organizations.

About the Conference

This conference brings together the WPI community for a day dedicated to learning, growth, and connection and will feature concurrent sessions throughout the day. 

Once more information about the conference and sessions that will be offered are available, staff should speak with their manager/supervisor about their interest in participating. The way the conference is designed allows attendees to choose specific workshops and presentations aligned with their professional interests and development goals.

This is a great opportunity to step away from daily responsibilities, learn from colleagues across campus, and invest in your professional development in a supportive, collaborative environment.

We're seeking proposals for engaging presentations that will help colleagues:

  • Develop new skills and competencies
  • Explore innovative ideas and approaches
  • Share best practices and lessons learned
  • Connect around shared interests and challenges
  • Enhance their professional toolkit

Whether you have expertise in technology, wellness, leadership, communication, work-life balance, research, teaching strategies, or any other area that supports our professional community, we want to hear from you!

Session formats include:

  • 45-minute workshops (interactive, hands-on learning)
  • 15-minute focused presentations (deep dive on a specific topic)
  • 10-minute "ignite-style" talks (fast-paced, inspirational)
  • Posters highlighting your work (visual displays)
All proposals are due by February 13, 2026.
Staff Council Engagement Committee
  • Mike Hamilton, WPI Staff Council Chair
  • Matt Foster, WPI Staff Council Engagement Chair
  • James DeLeon, Talent & Inclusion
  • Stan Horton, Talent & Inclusion
  • Gina Heinsohn, Center for Wellbeing
  • Jennifer Parissi-Forti, Events
  • Santiago, Suzette, Events