Category:Annual Symposia

From ResNetWiki

Every summer, the ResNet Symposium brings together approximately 300 administrators and specialists who plan, purchase, implement and support residential information technologies at over 150 colleges and universities in the United States and abroad.

With the desire to accentuate the living-learning experience at academic institutions, many colleges and universities are delivering high-capacity computing and networking technology directly to students' residential living spaces. These technologies include in-room networking, residence-based computing clusters, multimedia, and distance learning. Associated with these technologies are support issues and information security concerns.

Participants in the ResNet Symposium come from academic institutions at many different levels of residential technologies -- some schools may have had their networks in place and are asking "What's next?" while other schools may be just starting out. This mix of experience augments the information-sharing which occurs through presentations, panel discussions, roundtable conversations, and often simply through the casual and social atmosphere of the conference. Several presentation tracks are offered, allowing participants to either focus directly on their own concerns, or to get a taste of different ideas and programs.

The ResNet Symposium is the only conference of its kind which deals exclusively with residential networking technologies within academic institutions. The conference is always held at a college or university, and most participants choose to stay in a residence hall. The conference is also traditionally casual, as we recognize that a lot of the information-sharing occurs during friendly conversations and social events.

Finally, the ResNet Symposium offers a unique opportunity for companies to showcase the different technologies and services which they can offer to academic institutions. One afternoon is reserved for a Vendor Fair with dozens of companies represented. A concurrent Vendor Track allows several popular companies to give their own presentations on their services and products. Companies can simply represent themselves at the vendor fair, or take a more active role in the conference by sponsoring a meal, special event, or other type of product or service. Potential sponsors are invited to contact the current host.