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January 14, 2026
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Collaboration and Navigating Uncertainty

This forum will present educational tracks covering technical and interpersonal topics to enhance your capabilities within your role. This event offers a chance to engage with your peers, gain actionable insights, and walk away with strategies to drive collaboration and navigate chance and uncertainty in our institution and amongst your peers. Breakfast and lunch are provided.

agenda

Schedule of Events

8:30 - 9:30 AM
Registration/Check-In and Networking
Breakfast

9:30 - 10:30 AM
AI in Procurement

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Emotional Intelligence in Leadership & Negotiation

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Lunch Break & Networking

12:45 AM – 1:45 PM
Funding and Budget Pressures Mastermind

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Influencing Without Authority: Building Buy-In Across Departments

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Collaboration Hour

3:45 PM- 4:00 PM
Closing

Planning for the Event

Host Site: California Institute of Technology
Location:  1200 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91125
Building Information: Dabney Hall
Parking Information: South Wilson Parking Structure

Important Links:
Caltech Website
Campus Map and Directions

 

Podcast:
EdPro Educational Forums - E&I's Commitment to Member Development

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