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IDEALS 2025

The 2025 IDEALS conference on Friday, March 7, will create a space to celebrate all identities while fostering learning opportunities.

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About the conference

IDEALS 2025: Bridging Gaps: Advancing Access, Belonging, Success and Respect Across Education and Workplaces 
9 a.m.–3 p.m. Friday, March 7
Capitol Federal Hall
1654 Naismith Drive, Lawrence KS 66045

The KU School of Business is committed to fostering a culture of access by hosting IDEALS 2025, in partnership with KU partners and affiliates. There is no cost to attend.

Featuring insights from both campus and corporate partners, IDEALS 2025 will center on strategies and best practices for fostering access in communities. This event is tailored for KU students, particularly those in the School of Business or with an interest in these topics. IDEALS 2025 aims to continue to create a space to celebrate all identities while fostering learning opportunities to share knowledge and experiences. The event will prepare attendees to effectively engage in today's complex workforce, while contributing to student success and healthy and vibrant communities. 

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. School of Business students will receive 20 professional development points for attending.

Target audience

KU Business and all University of Kansas students, undergraduate or graduate.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact Morgan States by Feb. 28, 2025, at mstates@ku.edu.

Conference outcomes

  • Foster a deeper understanding of access, belonging, success and respect through different lenses

  • Inspire attendees to promote practices that provide professional and personal access for all voices

  • Facilitate meaningful networking in professional settings to develop powerful relationships emphasizing a sense of belonging

  • Provide attendees with relevant insights and strategies to professionally navigate, engage and thrive in today's workforce and an increasingly creative and collaborative world

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IDEALS 2025 schedule

A tentative schedule for IDEALS 2025
TimeSessionLocation
8:30-9 a.m.Check-in and light breakfastDana and Sue Anderson Family Atrium, 1000 Capitol Federal Hall; 
Tim Barton Colloquium, 1010 Capitol Federal Hall
9-10 a.m.Welcome and keynote addressNancy Walthall Doane Lecture Hall, 1020 Capitol Federal Hall
10-10:50 a.m.Breakout SessionsTBA
11-11:50 a.m.Breakout SessionsTBA
11:50 a.m.-1:05 p.m.Networking lunchThe. Hive, 1057 Capitol Federal Hall
1:15-2:05 p.m.Breakout SessionsTBA
2:10-3 p.m.Alumni and employer panelTBA
Venue details
School of Business
Capitol Federal Hall
1654 Naismith Drive
Lawrence , Kansas 66045

Organizations represented at IDEALS 2025