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Join us for two days of faculty-led workshops and keynotes from leading changemakers in higher education.

February 6–7, 2025

Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane
Orlando, FL 32821

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In a world shaped by AI, motivating students to do hard things is more challenging than ever. At Top Hat Engage, we’ll get at the heart of why it's the empathy and wisdom of educators that truly transforms learning.

Agenda

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Day 1

Thursday, February 6, 2025

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  • 12:00 - 6:00 PM

    Registration and Support Desk

  • 2:00 - 2:30 PM

    Attendee Welcome

  • 2:45 - 5:30 PM

    Faculty Workshops: Attend Your Choice of Two Sessions

    Unleashing Potential Through Metacognition

    Engaging Distracted Learners

    Improving Your Course with Evidence-Informed Iteration

    Customizing Course Content with Top Hat

    Formulas for Success: Improving Outcomes with Aktiv Chemistry

  • Academic Leadership Sessions

  • 2:45 - 4:00 PM

    Scaling Innovation in Teaching and Learning

    Dr. Bradley Cohen, Chief Academic Officer, Top Hat

    Gina Londino-Smolar, Indiana University

  • 4:15 - 5:00 PM

    Change Fatigue: Rebooting Innovation in the Classroom

    Dr. Bradley Cohen, Chief Academic Officer, Top Hat

    Dr. Sarah Rose Cavanagh, Sr. Associate Director for Teaching and Learning, Simmons University

  • 5:30 - 6:30 PM

    Top Hat Product Showcase & Learning Lounge

  • 6:30 - 9:30 PM

    Welcome Reception & Dinner

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Day 2

Friday, February 7, 2025

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  • 7:30 - 8:45 AM

    Breakfast & Registration

  • 9:00 - 10:45 AM

    CEO Welcome & Keynote Workshop: Energizing Learning with the Science of Emotion & Motivation

    Maggie Leen, CEO, Top Hat

    Dr. Sarah Rose Cavanagh, Simmons University

  • 11:00 - 11:45 AM

    Innovation for the Higher Ed Classroom

    Clare Castro, Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Top Hat

    Sue-Mun Huang, Director, Product Management, Top Hat

  • 11:45 - 1:15 PM

    Birds of a Feather Luncheon + Top Hat Product Showcase

  • 1:15 - 3:00 PM

    Faculty-led Breakout Sessions

    Engaging the Masses: Active Learning in Large Lectures

    Michelle Cadieux, McMaster University

    Inclusive by Design: Equity-Minded Teaching with Top Hat

    Gina M. Londino-Smolar, Indiana University

    Cracking the Code: Unlocking Success in Introductory Chemistry

    Kimberly Arnold, Indiana University

    Make Learning Relevant and Meaningful if You Want To Make It Stick

    Irene Foster, George Washington University

    From Theory to Practice: AI-Powered Active Learning with Top Hat

    Whitney Sivils-Sawyer, Louisiana Tech

    More Sessions to Be Announced!

  • 3:15 - 4:00 PM

    Closing Keynote: The Value of Play

    Dr. Bradley Cohen, Chief Academic Officer, Top Hat

  • 4:00 - 6:00 PM

    Cocktail Reception

Speakers

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Dr. Sarah Rose Cavanagh

Sr. Associate Director for Teaching and Learning,
Simmons University

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Maggie Leen

Chief Executive Officer,
Top Hat

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Bradley Cohen

Chief Academic Officer,
Top Hat

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Clare Castro

Sr. Product Marketing Manager,
Top Hat

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Sue-Mun Huang

Director, Product Management,
Top Hat

What to expect at Top Hat Engage Orlando

Industry-leading keynotes

Hear from the higher ed changemakers who are ensuring every classroom is more welcoming, engaging and motivating.

Teaching best practices

Attend peer-led workshops for strategies on enhancing community, engagement and student success.

Networking with your peers

Get to know—and learn from—innovative educators in your discipline!