Meet Rick Steves and Rebecca Bultsma at WASWUG!
Meet Our WASWUG Speakers!
Fasten your gear and gather your wits—this is no ordinary conference; it's an adventure of discovery! Join our speakers as they share invaluable treasures of knowledge, reveal maps to success, and equip you with tools to navigate even the toughest terrain!
Meet Rick
Keynote Speaker
Rick Steves is a popular public television host, best-selling author, and outspoken activist who encourages Americans to broaden their perspectives through travel. Founder and owner of Rick Steves' Europe (a travel business with a small-group tour program that brings more than 30,000 people to Europe annually). Rick lives and works in his hometown of Edmonds, Washington, where his office window overlooks his old junior high school. Learn more about Rick.
Rick will be available to sign books after his keynote. Books will not be available to purchase at WASWUG, but you can visit Rick’s website here to purchase books.
You can also explore his free video series for educators here.
Meet Rebecca
Keynote Speaker
Rebecca Bultsma is an expert in practical AI, K-12 education, and ethical AI. She is known for her roles as a speaker, panelist, and contributor in K-12 publications and Ed-Tech podcasts. With years of research and experience across industries and a Master’s in Data and AI Ethics, she now leads her own AI consulting firm, focusing on foundational AI literacy and ethical adoption training. Learn more about Rebecca.
Chart your course and join our speakers on this epic adventure and bring your discoveries back to your schools and districts!
Don’t miss out!
Visit our website at waswug.wsipc.org to learn more.
WASWUG 2025 will be a fully in-person conference. Select pre-recorded sessions will be available for attendees to watch after the conference for 90 days. Payment is accepted by VISA or MasterCard only.
WASWUG is a user group conference that provides the opportunity for Skyward software users to learn more about the product suite and other topics important to managing and reporting data. WSIPC hosts a hybrid conference in March each year. WASWUG offers multiple breakout sessions for Student, HR, Payroll, and Finance users, as well as beneficial Professional Development courses. These sessions are taught by knowledgeable WSIPC, Skyward and ESD staff, trained professionals, and software power users.
WSIPC is a non-profit public agency that provides technology solutions (including SMS 2.0 and Qmlativ), services, and support to K-12 schools. WSIPC’s purpose is to help schools do more with every dollar and to empower them with the tools to work smarter. To learn how your district can become part of the WSIPC Cooperative, contact us at info@wsipc.org or 425.349.6600.
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