ASWE Rise

ASWE Rise will begin on October 23rd, following WCET 2025, and conclude by noon on October 24th. ASWE provides attendees with a wonderful opportunity to establish new relationships and contacts, find a mentor or become a mentor, and visit with friends involved in digital learning. The format of the event allows attendees to learn about relevant digital learning topics from many different points of view.

ASWE Rise is about elevating leadership, innovation, and collaboration. As a community, we connect, learn, and support one another in the field of digital learning—

• As we lead.
• As we learn.
• As we lean.
• As we live.

ASWE brings together professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and digital learning modalities, creating a space to share experiences and ideas. We welcome session submissions that reflect the broad digital learning community, particularly on topics meaningful to women, including:

• career growth,
• mentorship,
• leadership,
• work-life balance, and
• navigating current challenges in education and the workplace.

Whether you’re an experienced leader, emerging voice, or key support player, ASWE Rise is your opportunity to connect, learn, and inspire alongside peers from K-12, higher education, corporations, and other areas of digital learning.

Submit a Session Proposal by April 15th

Session Formats—Find Your Fit!

• Panel Sessions (45-60 minutes) – Lead a multi-speaker discussion that brings unique perspectives to a key topic (Max: 3 speakers + 1 moderator).
• Closer Conversations (45 minutes) – Facilitate a small-group discussion on a timely topic that matters to our community.
• Speed Shares – Deliver a fast-paced, high-energy talk (5-7 min) on best practices, innovations, or tips. Presenters will share 4 short talks around a theme, followed by table discussions.
• Work the Room: Topic Tour – Lead a dynamic, rotating discussion where participants move between tables every 10 minutes, engaging in focused conversations on your thought-provoking topic.
• Preconference Workshop (2 hours) – Guide attendees in a deep dive into a topic, equipping them with new skills and strategies. Teams of co-presenters are encouraged! (Note: Computer-based workshops are not supported.)

💡 Have an idea? Now’s the time to share it! Submit your session and help shape the future of leadership in digital learning. If you have questions about the proposal process, contact knawrocki@wiche.edu.

Outline of Events

These events will be held in person in Denver, Colorado, and do not have a virtual option.

Registration Details

Registration will open in May 2025. Register for both ASWE Rise and WCET 2025 to save $150 on your total registration!

Sponsorship Opportunities

ASWE thrives with sponsor support! Join us in fostering networking, sharing best practices, and mentorship opportunities for women in digital learning during ASWE Rise. Visit our sponsorship page or contact Megan Raymond for more information.