IASSIST 2017 brought researchers, developers and practitioners together around a deceptively simple idea: data becomes more useful when people from different…
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The archived IASSIST 2017 conference, held at the University of Kansas in Lawrence from 23 to 26 May 2017, centred on Data in the Middle: The Common Language…
The IASSIST 2017 hackathon was held within “Data in the Middle: The Common Language of Research” at the University of Kansas in Lawrence from 23 to 26 May…
The archived IASSIST 2017 program centred on “Data in the Middle: The Common Language of Research”, bringing together work on big data, deep learning, digital…
Between 23 and 26 May 2017, the University of Kansas in Lawrence hosted “Data in the Middle: The Common Language of Research,” the IASSIST conference. The Data…
IASSIST 2017 brought researchers, technologists and information specialists together at the University of Kansas in Lawrence from 23 to 26 May 2017. Its theme,…
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The IASSIST 2017 archive preserves the program for “Data in the Middle: The Common Language of Research,” held at the University of Kansas in Lawrence from 23…
At the Conference
What attendees experienced in Lawrence
Plenary Sessions
Keynotes from Daniel Reed on data, technology, and culture, and Jennifer Clarke on digital agriculture and the Midwest Big Data Hub.
Workshops
Full-day technical workshops on Tuesday, May 23. Morning sessions ran 9:00–12:00 and afternoon sessions 13:00–16:00. Laptops were required.
Social Events
An opening reception at The Oread, a banquet, and an optional post-conference tour of Kansas City including Crescent Moon Winery.
Venue & Accommodations
Where the conference took place
Kansas Union
University of Kansas campus, Lawrence. Main conference venue with check-in on the 4th and 5th floor lobbies.
The Oread
1200 Oread Avenue, Lawrence. Hosted the opening reception and offered a room block for attendees.
The Eldridge
701 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence. A partner hotel with a reserved room block for conference guests.
Springhill & TownePlace Suites
Marriott properties in Lawrence with room blocks reserved under the "KU IASSIST Conference" name.
Program Highlights
Sessions and activities
Plenary Sessions
Workshops
Poster Presentations
Committee Meetings
Opening Reception
Banquet
Tour Kansas City
Pecha Kucha
Check-In
Local Favorites
Getting Here
Lawrence, Kansas
Kansas Union · University of Kansas
1301 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is approximately 50 minutes by car. Lawrence Transit Routes 10 and 11 served the area ($1 exact change).
Plan Your Stay
Accommodation options that were available
The Eldridge
701 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. Room block now closed.
The Oread
1200 Oread Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66044. Room block now closed.
Springhill Suites
Marriott property. Room block reserved under "KU IASSIST Conference."
TownePlace Suites
Marriott property. Room block reserved under "KU IASSIST Conference."