2025 Annual MACADA Conference Information
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Schedule
All sessions to be held on the third floor of the Plaster Student Union.
| 9:00 AM | Welcome |
| 9:15 AM | Opening Keynote |
| 10:55 AM | Breakout Session 1 |
| 11:55 AM | Lunch, Business Meeting, and Table Talks |
| 1:05 PM | Breakout Session 2 |
| 2:05 PM | Breakout Session 3 |
| 3:05 PM | Awards and Table Talks |
| 4:00 PM | End of Conference |
Keynote Speaker Information
Dr. James Hutson
Lead XR Disruptor and Department Head of Art History, AI, and Visual Culture at Lindenwood University
Handouts
Location and Parking
Free parking is available at Bear Park South, located at 920 S Holland Ave, Springfield, MO 65897
Please share vehicle information at conference check-in.
All sessions will be held on the third floor of the Plaster Student Union. The PSU has multiple vendor options for refreshments, but please note: all vendors have gone cashless.
Interested in Getting Involved with MACADA?
Nominate yourself or a colleague for a MACADA Board positions!
2025 Openings:
- President Elect
- Secretary
- Southeast Representative
- Southwest Representative
- Saint Louis Representative
Nominations can be submitted to info.macada@gmail.com. Nominations are open through September 15th at 11:59 PM.
Things to Do
Pre-Event Social
Thursday, September 11th
- HoldFast Brewing | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
- Beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be available
- Food truck on-site: TBT Korean BBQ Bowls
- Casual, come-and-go event—open to all as part of regular business hours
- Parking available behind brewery and across the street at Taylor's Drive In
Explore Springfield
Hotel Information
University Plaza is offering a courtesy rate of $111 per night.
Book using the following link: University Plaza Courtesy Rate
Additional popular options nearby include: