Association for University
Business and Economic Research

A national association of regional
economic research centers

Boise 2024 Program

Planning for this conference is ongoing. All details are tentative. Boise, Idaho is on U.S. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).

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.

  1. From the hotel lobby, exit onto Capitol Street.
  2. Turn left and take the pedestrian alley to enter The Grove Plaza.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

Boise Centre East 4th Floor

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. • ParkingMarket 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

Data Visualization & AI Workshop w/ Marc Schaffer

  • Tentative description—Learn how to transform your research into data storytelling and visualization and explore artificial intelligence as a tool to enhance your message.
  • Workshop lead by Marc Schaffer, St. Norbert College.
  • Select “Workshop” when registering for the conference. Additional fee required. Boxed lunch included (noon – 1:00 PM).

About the Instructor

Marc Schaffer, PhD • Director of the Center for Business & Economic Analysis, St. Norbert College

  • Marc seeks to emphasize the use of applied analysis and data to bring content to life, most notably in his courses, solving social and economic problems with data and data visualization.
  • Marc is very active in the local and regional community in his role as the director of the Center for Business & Economic Analysis (CBEA) at St. Norbert College. Marc works with a team of SNC students to serve as consultants in a project-oriented fashion for local businesses, nonprofits and government agencies.
  • As director of the CBEA, he regularly gives presentations to the regional business community on the state of the economy and frequently appears in local media to provide commentary on current economic events.
  • View Marc’s university profile page

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.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Dinner on Your Own

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

9:15 AM – 9:30 AM • Northwest Foyer

Break & Coffee w/ Sponsors (15 min)

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

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM • Northwest Foyer

Break & Coffee w/ Sponsors (15 min)

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

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM • Northwest Foyer

Break & Coffee w/ Sponsors (30 min)

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 – 3:45 PM • Northwest Foyer

Break & Coffee w/ Sponsors (15 min)

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

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Dinner on Your Own

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

9:15 AM – 9:30 AM • Northwest Foyer

Break & Coffee w/ Sponsors (15 min)

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

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM • Northwest Foyer

Break & Coffee w/ Sponsors (15 min)

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

9:15 AM – 9:30 AM • Northwest Foyer

Break & Coffee w/ Sponsors (15 min)

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!

Coming Soon: Keynote Speakers