Inspiration Station workshops are 45-minute round-table sessions and an informal way to bring together a small group to share perspectives about specific area(s) of interest. Facilitating an Inspiration Station workshop is a great opportunity to share best practices, discuss new ideas, get feedback through a focus group, or offer a Make-It, Take-It session. There is NO COST to facilitate an Inspiration Station workshop. Inspiration Station workshops can accommodate a maximum of 8-10 attendees and are held adjacent to the Convention Center lobby.

Participating in an Inspiration Station is an opportunity to learn something new, outside the traditional workshop setting, and to join groups of your peers who share similar challenges, questions, and ideas that you have. It's a great chance to build connections and create opportunities for collaboration. 

DUE DATE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION: January 15, 2027 

Wednesday, April 28

10:30AM - 11:15AM

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Station B

Station C 

Station D

Station E

Station F

11:30AM - 12:15PM 

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Station B

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Station D 

Station E

Station F

2:45PM - 3:30PM

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Station B

Station C

Station D

Station E

Station F

Thursday, April 29

10:00AM - 10:45AM

Station A

Station B

Station C

Station D 

Station E

Station F

11:00AM - 11:45AM

Station A

Station B

Station C

Station D 

Station E

Station F

1:15PM - 2:00PM

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Station B

Station C

Station D 

Station E

Station F

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Click the map below to view the Inspiration Station workshop space in a larger format. Inspiration Station locations are marked in yellow.

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Inspiration Station Workshop FAQS

Who can host an Inspiration Station?

To be eligible, you must be registered for the conference, and your account must be paid in full. Once you have registered and paid, you are eligible to apply. Please note that we can accept only one application per organization/agency/company.  The annual due date to submit your Inspiration Station workshop application is January 15th. 

How much does an Inspiration Station cost?

There is no cost to host/facilitate an Inspiration Station workshop.  

Do I have to register for the conference to host an Inspiration Station?

Where and when do Inspiration Stations take place?

Inspiration Station workshops will take place on Wednesday and Thursday in the Primrose Foyer, conveniently located adjacent to the Convention Center lobby. Workshops will be hosted at round tables throughout the foyer. Please refer to the map above for the locations of the Inspiration Station tables.

What are PROMISING PRACTICES for Inspiration Stations?

Successful Inspiration Station workshops start with a shared interest. Are you a Middle School leader looking for inspirational ideas to engage your students? Do you work with students with special needs and need strategies for making your program more inclusive? Are you developing a measurement and evaluation plan for your organization? Use your Inspiration Station to collaborate with other organizations on the same mission. 

Inspiration Stations are also an opportunity for BOOST Conference presenters to continue the conversation from their workshop, whether it be more in-depth on the topic of their workshop or another area of expertise you can offer BOOST Conference attendees.

For BOOST Conference exhibitors, Inspiration Station workshops are a great way to receive feedback on user interest in their product. With the help of BOOST Conference attendees, you can develop more ideas for possible or existing products and strategies for using the product more effectively. Please note that Inspiration Stations are learning- and connection-focused opportunities. No sales of products or services are permitted. 

An Inspiration Station workshop's intent is a small, intimate learning session. No sales of products or services are permitted. 

Please note that facilitators are not able to move/add tables or chairs and must abide by the Fire Marshall Code. 

How are Inspiration Stations selected?

Applications are due annually by January 15. The BOOST Leadership Team will review all applications and determine acceptance based on the following criteria:

• Conference Registration: The Inspiration Station facilitator/host must be registered for the BOOST Conference, and their conference account must be paid in full.
• Alignment with Inspiration Station Goals: The proposed workshop must align with the goals, purpose, and intended experience of Inspiration Station. Workshops must be non-commercial and may not be used as promotional opportunities or product demonstrations.
• No Solicitation or Promotion: Presenters may not solicit business or promote products, programs, or services, whether their own or those of another organization(s), during the workshop session.

These guidelines help ensure that Inspiration Station workshops provide meaningful, engaging, and valuable learning experiences for BOOST attendees.

Other Considerations

We will make every effort to accommodate your preferred time slot when scheduling an accepted Inspiration Station workshop; however, scheduling is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

Please note that only one application per agency, organization, or company will be considered.

What A/V is provided for Inspiration Stations?

We do not provide A/V for Inspiration Station workshops. Since Inspiration Station workshops are intimate sessions, you are required to facilitate your session in a way that does not require any audio-visual equipment. Note: There is no electricity provided at Inspiration Stations.