Planning for this conference is ongoing. All details are tentative. Boise, Idaho is on U.S. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).
Association for University
Business and Economic Research
A national association of regional
economic research centers
Boise 2024 Program
About Boise Centre East – Details & Maps
195 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83706
Boise Centre East is around the corner from The Grove Hotel and Idaho Central Arena. See map below.
- From the hotel lobby, exit onto Capitol Street.
- Turn left and take the pedestrian alley to enter The Grove Plaza.
- Boise Centre East is on the right. Use the Plaza Entrance to enter the Centre 1st Floor Lobby, then take the elevator to the 4th Floor.
- The AUBER Conference is on the 4th Floor of Boise Centre East. Walk past the escalator to reach Rooms 410, 420, and the North West Lobby.
- Meals and keynote programs in Room 420.
- Concurrent sessions in Rooms 410 A, B, & C.
- AUBER Check-In & Info Table in the North West Lobby.
- Wi-Fi is available throughout the conference facility.
Conference 4th Floor Map
Saturday, October 19, 2024
9:00 AM – Noon • Boise Centre East, Room 420 B
AUBER Board Meeting
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM • The Grove Plaza
Saturday Outdoor Market
About Capital City Public Market
- The Capital City Public Market is held Saturdays (April-Dec.) in The Grove Plaza, just steps from our conference hotel! The market offers local produce and goods from more than 150 rotating vendors, farmers, and artisans—all from Idaho.
- The Grove Plaza, 827 W. Main St. • Parking • Market Map
Noon – 1:00 PM • Boise Centre East, Northwest Foyer (near Room 420)
Boxed Lunch for AUBER Board Members & Workshop Attendees
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • Room 420 B
Crafting Impactful Data Stories: Designing Visualizations & Presenting with Impact (Workshop w/ Marc Schaffer)
Unlock the power of storytelling through data in this dynamic workshop! Whether you’re a data analyst, educator or center director, this workshop will elevate your ability to communicate insights effectively.
Select “Workshop” when registering for the conference. Additional fee required ($75).
- Boxed lunch included (noon – 1:00 PM).
- Participants will receive an AUBER certificate of completion.
About the Workshop
Unlock the power of storytelling through data in this dynamic workshop! • Learn how to create visually captivating data presentations that resonate with your audience. • Dive deep into design principles, from choosing the right chart types to structuring your visualizations for maximum impact. • Explore storytelling techniques to weave data into compelling narratives that engage and inspire.
Whether you’re a data analyst, educator or center director, this workshop will elevate your ability to communicate insights effectively.
Join us and transform your data presentations into powerful stories that drive action and decision-making!
About the Instructor
Marc Schaffer, PhD • Director of the Center for Business & Economic Analysis, St. Norbert College
Marc is a professor of economics & data analytics with extensive teaching and research experience in data analytics, economics, and finance at St. Norbert College. He is also the executive director of the Center for Business, Economics, and Analytics and has led over 50+ consulting projects (data science & economic) and delivered over 70+ presentations.
Marc is an experienced keynote speaker specializing in economic and data-rich topics with a passion for presenting data from a compelling storytelling perspective and is founder of arc & line, a data visualization training consultancy.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM • Location TBD
Conference Check-In & Info Table
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM • Location TBD
Welcome Reception
- Greet friends, new and old, at this cocktail reception for all conference attendees. Registered guests welcome.
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM • The Grove Hotel
Hospitality Suite
Sunday, October 20, 2024
All Day • Boise Centre East, North West Foyer
Conference Check-In & Info Table
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM • Room 420
Breakfast Buffet Line
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM • Room 420
Sunday Breakfast w/ Keynote
About the Keynote
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Biography
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM • Room 410 A
1A. Session Title
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM • Room 410 B
1B. Session Title
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM • Room 410 C
1C. Session Title
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM • Room 410 A
2A. Session Title
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM • Room 410 B
2B. Session Title
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM • Room 410 C
2C. Session Title
12:15 – 12:30 PM • Room 420
Lunch Buffet Line
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM • Room 420
Sunday Lunch w/ Keynote
About the Keynote
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Biography
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM • Room 410 A
3A. Session Title
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM • Room 410 B
3B. Session Title
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM • Room 410 C
3C. Session Title
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM • Room 410 A
4A. Session Title
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM • Room 410 B
4B. Session Title
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM • Room 410 C
4C. Session Title
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM • The Grove Hotel
Hospitality Suite
Monday, October 21, 2024
All Day • Boise Centre East, North West Foyer
Conference Check-In & Info Table
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM • Room 420
Breakfast Buffet Line
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM • Room 420
Monday Breakfast w/ Keynote
About the Keynote
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Biography
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM • Room 410 A
5A. Session Title
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM • Room 410 B
5B. Session Title
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM • Room 410 C
5C. Session Title
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM • Room 410 A
6A. Session Title
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM • Room 410 B
6B. Session Title
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM • Room 410 C
6C. Session Title
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM • Room 420
Lunch Buffet Line
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM • Room 420
Monday Lunch w/ Keynote
About the Keynote
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Biography
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Afternoon Break (30 min)
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Local Excursion
- Details for field trip/tour posted closer to event. Registered guests welcome.
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dinner Celebration
- Details posted closer to event. Registered guests welcome.
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM • The Grove
Hospitality Suite
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
All Day • Boise Centre East, North West Foyer
Conference Check-In & Info Table
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM • Room 420
Breakfast Buffet Line
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM • Room 420
Tuesday Breakfast w/ Keynote
About the Keynote
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Biography
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM • Room 410 A
7A. Session Title
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM • Room 410 B
7B. Session Title
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
Presentation Title - Last Names
Presenter Name, Affiliation
Abstract for presentation
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM • Room 410 C
7C. Session Title
11:00 AM
Adjournment
See you in 2025!