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EVENTS
BIG BANG 2025 -JULY 21 - 24
Big Picture Learning presents
Monday, July 24
Day One
8:00 - 1:00 PM CT
Pre-Conference visit to Brown v Board of Education National Historic Site (separate registration required)
4:00 PM CT
Registration Opens
6:00-7:30 PM CT
Opening Reception
Note:
All agenda items are still preliminary and are subject to change (including times). This agenda is intended to give a general overview of the events of Big Bang. A more detailed agenda will drop in the BPL Events App as we get closer to opening day!
Tuesday, July 25
Day Two
7:30-9:00 AM CT
Breakfast
9:00 AM CT
Pick Me Up
9:20 AM CT
Keynote Conversation
10:15 AM CT
Advisory
12:15-1:25 PM CT
Lunch
(Special Celebration of BPL Co-founder Dennis Littky)
Whoever thought we'd reach the day where BPL Co-Founder Dennis Littky would even consider hanging up his beloved sneakers? Yet here we are. Join us as we celebrate the tremendous impact Dennis has made on our network - not to mention the entire world of education.
1:30 PM CT
Workshop Block 1
3:30 PM CT
Workshop Block 2
5:30 PM CT
Big Bang Party at KC Live
9:00 PM CT
Movie night with Elliot Washor
After a long day, it's time to cut loose downtown at KC Live, where the stage has been reserved exclusively for Big Picture Learning! Come get entertained by BPL favorite DJ Mickey Breeze, and other special guests (and stay downtown afterward for some KC BBQ!)
Wednesday, July 26
Day Three
7:30 AM CT
Breakfast
8:30 AM CT
Pick Me Up
10:00 AM-2:00 PM CT
Leaving To Learn Excursions
2:30 PM CT
Affinity Group Gatherings
We got an amazing collection of Kansas City-based L2L excursions this year! But they're available on a first-come, first-served basis! Have you selected yours yet? You'll either need to register for the conference, or complete your attendee profile to make your selection! Contact events@bigpicturelearning.org if you need assistance.
Thursday, July 27
Day Four
7:30-9:00 AM CT
Breakfast
9:00 AM CT
Pick Me Up
9:30 AM CT
2023 BPL Awards Celebration
10:15 AM CT
Advisory
12:00 PM - CT
Kick Me Out
Advisory is the beating heart of Big Picture Learning schools and, as such, it's at the heart of our conferences as well. You'll form a close relationship with between 10-20 attendees, attend your Leaving to Learn together, and perhaps even return to for advice moving forward.
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