Create and Innovate in the Rogue Valley

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Join us at Southern Oregon University for the 2nd annual Creativity Conference at SOU. This event has something for everyone, including those who study the science of creativity, seek to leverage research on creative thinking, or simply consider themselves to be creative! We're excited to host Teresa Amabile and Dean Simonton as our keynote speakers. Join us for presentations on the latest in creativity research, representing a wide array of academic fields, as well as applied workshops providing working professionals opportunities to participate in hands-on activities designed to develop and leverage creativity in the workplace. 

The Creativity Conference, sponsored by Southern Oregon University, is located in beautiful Ashland, Oregon. Ashland is home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival,  a burgeoning wine industry, and an array of other outdoor recreational opportunities, providing the perfect backdrop for creativity and innovation to flourish.

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Conference Schedule (tentative)

Thursday, July 11th
​​Creativity Conference - Day 1

Check-In begins at 7:45 am
​9:00-9:50 am Conference Kickoff
TBD

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Friday, July 12th
Creativity Conference - Day 2

Check-In begins at 7:00 am
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Saturday, July 13th
Creativity Conference - Day 3​​​

Check-In begins at 7:00 am
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Sunday, July 14th
​Creativity Conference - Day 4

For a more detailed schedule, check out the Program page on our website.