IMAGINE 2022 Conference: For education, state, and local government leaders
For education, state, and local leaders
About the IMAGINE 2022 conference
Presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS), the IMAGINE 2022 conference is a no-cost event that brings together education, state, and local leaders to learn about the latest innovations and best practices in the cloud.
This in-person event combines thought leadership sessions, fireside chats, and networking opportunities centered around four key themes: modernize and secure, build the workforce of tomorrow, turn data into wisdom, and enrich the community experience.
The IMAGINE 2022 conference will take place on Wednesday, August 3 at the Seattle Convention Center in Washington. Join other mission-driven leaders for a full day of learning designed to leave you with inspiration, new connections, and tangible ideas to take back to your organization or institution.
Space is limited, so register today.
F I N D Y O U R I N S P I R A T I O N
What to expect
K E Y N O T E & G E N E R A L S E S S I O N S
Featured speakers
Kim Majerus
Vice President, US State and Local Government and Education, AWS
Kim Majerus leads US state and local government and education at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Her organization includes EdTech and GovTech independent software vendors (ISVs), solution and vertical strategy leaders who focus on health and human services, justice and public safety, transportation, and the Internet of Things (IoT) for state and local government.
Prior to joining AWS, Kim spent 16 years at Cisco Systems, most recently as vice president of Cisco Public Sector for the US state, local, and education market. Prior to moving to public sector, Kim held positions in engineering, service provider sales, partner channels, global channels, and as general manager for Ireland.
Kim dedicates much of her time to mentoring young women and promoting STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) education in her local community. She has received many honors, including State Scoop’s 2021 Top 50 Industry Leader award, State Top 50 Women in Technology, YWCA Silicon Valley leaders, and Top 50 Business Leaders in Ireland.
Jeff Selingo
Higher Education Author
Jeff Selingo has written about higher education for more than two decades and is a New York Times bestselling author of three books. His latest book, Who Gets In & Why: A Year Inside College Admissions, was published in September 2020 and was named among the 100 Notable Books of the year by the New York Times. A regular contributor to The Atlantic, Jeff is a special advisor for innovation and professor of practice at Arizona State University. He also co-hosts the podcast, FutureU. He lives in Washington, DC with his family.
Mike Hofherr
Director, Education Business Development and Strategy, AWS
Mike Hofherr leads the worldwide public sector education business development and strategy team at Amazon Web Services (AWS). His team works with K12, academic medical centers (AMCs), research, and higher education organizations and institutions.
As the former vice president and chief information officer (CIO) at The Ohio State University, Mike led three departments: the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), the Office of Distance Education and eLearning (ODEE), and Enterprise Security (ES). His responsibilities included all forms of the university's distance education and eLearning efforts, including online degree offerings, credit courses, non-credit certificates, and hybrid offerings.
In addition to these projects, Hofherr served as vice chair of Ohio State’s COVID-19 response transition task force, responsible for the transition to online learning in spring 2020 and the safe and healthy return to campus for students in fall 2020.
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Event overview
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A F T E R N O O N
Agenda is subject to change. Seating is limited to allow for quality conversations and networking. Register to save your seat.
K E Y T H E M E S
Breakout sessions
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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Where and when will the IMAGINE 2022 conference take place?
This in-person event will take place at the Seattle Convention Center located at 705 Pike Street, Seattle, Washington on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. We will share exact meeting rooms prior to the event.
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Who should attend?
Business and IT leaders in education, state and local government, as well as EdTech and GovTech leaders interested in learning more about how technology can accelerate digital transformation to improve the learner and constituent experience.
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Why should I attend?
This event features education, state and local government leaders who have successfully leveraged cloud technology for efficiency, effectiveness, and growth, and AWS experts supporting these journeys. The sessions, exhibits, and more will provide inspiration and practical guidance on how to get started and advance your cloud adoption. AWS has an entire team dedicated to helping colleges and universities, K12 schools and districts, state and local governments, and EdTech and GovTech companies succeed. The event will serve as an introduction to programs and resources you need to build and scale quickly with AWS and Amazon. Hear how your peers are using the power of the cloud to drive their mission forward, solving pressing problems like connecting citizens to benefits faster, training the workforce of tomorrow, and making learning available anywhere, anytime.
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What health measures are in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19?
The health and safety of our customers, partners, and employees remains our top priority. All badge holders at the IMAGINE 2022 conference will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or show a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test to attend in-person this year.
At this time masks are no longer required for everyone, but highly encouraged. Measures are subject to review and may change in line with government guidelines. The IMAGINE 2022 conference is following the same health measures as AWS Summits.
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Is there a cost to attend?
No. Registration is complimentary for this event.
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Where should I stay if I plan to attend?
There is not a dedicated attendee room block for this event. Explore nearby hotels.
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Where should I park if I plan to drive?
There are two parking garages available at the convention center and the venue is also accessible by public transportation. View parking details.
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How can I contact the IMAGINE 2022 conference planning team?
Contact us at aws-imagine@amazon.com.