Day 1
Systems for Civic Impact
Opening keynotes outline progress from CS² research pilots and municipal collaborators.
Explore research pilots →Annual CS² Summit
Three days of keynotes, studio labs, and civic computing showcases convening educators, researchers, students, and industry partners.
Summit Highlights
Day 2
Hands-on Learning Labs
Educator toolkits, student track showcases, and micro-workshops led by chapter mentors.
View educator toolkit →Day 3
Community + Partner Expo
Hardware demos, poster sessions, and lightning talks from chapters across the network.
Meet the chapters →Program Tracks
Education Studio
Lesson design intensives, toolkit walkthroughs, and classroom implementation clinics.
Education programs →Research Forum
Lightning papers, reproducible workflows, and open science roundtables with peers.
Research initiatives →Professional & Civic Exchange
Partner showcases, mentorship matchmaking, and civic problem clinics.
Professional network →Schedule Overview
The summit blends plenary inspiration with practical build time so every participant leaves with artifacts and partnerships.
Day 0 · Arrival
- Welcome reception + partner mixers
- Office hours for student teams
- Technical checks for presenters
Day 1 · Keynotes & Spotlights
- Opening remarks from CS² leadership + municipal collaborators
- Spotlight Talks curated from the Speaker Series
- Partner strategy breakouts by sector
Day 2 · Studios & Labs
- Parallel micro-workshops inspired by community workshops
- Toolkit sprints for educators, researchers, and professional chapters
- Project coaching with CS² mentors and advisors
Day 3 · Showcase & Commitments
- Prototype demos, poster sessions, and lightning updates
- Residency + grant announcements tied to chapter pilots
- Collective commitments + closing reception
Participation & Logistics
- Hybrid participation options with captioned live streams and async briefs
- Travel stipends prioritized for student leaders and educator cohorts
- Expo hall tables for civic partners, startups, and research labs
- Mentor shifts coordinated via Professional Programs
- Resource library uploads within two weeks of the summit
Resources & Prep
Guide
Summit Planning Checklist
Run-of-show template adapted from the civic hackathon logistics kit.
Toolkit
Expo Partner Brief
Branding specs, shipping details, and staffing roles for expo booths.
Playlist
Summit Primer Talks
Curated Spotlight Talks to accelerate onboarding before arrival.