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2023 Conference Agenda

WORCESTER, MA
JULY 23-26

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Connect

Meet dozens of the country’s best governmental policy researchers.

Engage

Join panels, skill-sharing sessions, networking events, and workshops.

Discuss

We’ll cover the issues you care most about: Housing, transit, education, DEI, ARPA, economic development, and much more.

$300

GRA member price for full access to four days of conference events.

$400 for non-members.

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Agenda at a Glance

Here is a general overview of the conference schedule. All panels and events are subject to change.

Note: All times are Eastern Daylight Time (UTC/GMT-4).

Sunday, July 23 (Reception)

9:00-10:00AM

Reception & GRA Roundtable

Join us at the Worcester Beer Garden for drinks and networking.

Monday, July 24 (Kickoff)

9:00-10:00AM

Welcome

GRA President Shawn Teigen delivers a progress report on the GRA’s implementation of the Strategic Plan.

10:00-10:15 AM

BREAK

10:15-11:15AM

Raising the (Amount of) Roofs

Experts discuss ways to encourage housing development of all types of housing stock and the policy solutions that may instigate these investments.

11:15-12:15PM

'Let's Keep It Moving': Transportation

A panel on public transportation, mobility, planning and more. Hosted by The Civic Federation’s Annie McGowan.

12:15PM-1:15PM

LUNCH

1:15PM-2:15PM

Skill Share: Choose 1 Session to Attend

ArcGIS: Learn how WRRB uses this powerful stories to bring their policy briefs and reports to life with customizable maps, interactive interfaces and eye-catching graphics.

Podcasting: Find out how your organization can create its own podcast and engage with your community.
Note: This session will be held at PopUP.

2:15PM-3:15PM

Education's Fiscal Cliff Following ESSER

Our panel will discuss ways in which to minimize the impact of ESSER funds running out and position school districts for success.

3:15PM-3:30PM

BREAK

3:30PM-4:00PM

Micro-Session: Food Security

4:00PM-5:00PM

DEI Initiatives at Research Bureaus

This session will engage all team members in the multi-layered approach to DEI programs.

5:00PM-7:00PM

BREAK

7:00PM-9:00PM

Dine Arounds

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