The countdown to Finalsite University is on! Our annual, three-day user conference is quickly approaching, and for so many of us, it’s the best time of the year — three days of learning, hands-on workshops, inspiring keynotes, and over 50 sessions, all focused on helping you sharpen your skills.

This year, Finalsite University will be held at the sunny Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, from March 29-31, 2023. With sessions in admissions, school marketing, communications, website design, and so much more, there’s something for everyone, whether you’ve been in education for twenty years or twenty days. 

But time to register is running out — join us, and you’ll get in-depth training and all the how-tos and best practices on the Finalsite platform and modules like Posts, Workflows, our enrollment management system, and more.

Need more reasons to register? This will be the event you don’t want to miss!

1. We’re back — live and in person!

After back-to-back virtual conferences (thanks, pandemy), Finalsite University is back in-person and we couldn’t be more excited! We’re all Zoomed-out, a little stir-crazy, and more than ready to head out to sunny Florida and be learning IRL. And, if you can’t make it to Orlando, don’t fret; we’re still offering an online experience for those who can’t join us live.

Session Spotlight

Branding pros will like: A School Rebranding Journey: The High & Lows Of Developing a New Identity For Your Community
The filmmaker in you will love: "In a World…” Making a Splash With Your Site Launch Using Video

2. A Finalsite event like no other

Finalsite University is designed for our clients. Backed by product experts, our sessions are carefully crafted to take users deeper into our platform and modules. Novice or pro, Finaliste University sessions offer helpful learning experiences for any level of user, whether you’re ready to explore a new product or service or want a closer look at a popular module.

Session Spotlight

Enrollment experts will like: It’s Not Them, It’s You: Identifying Where You Might Miss the Mark with Current Families
Affordability aficionados will love: “Financial Aid” Is Out: Shifting the Paradigm From Give to Get

3. Develop new skills

Dozens and dozens of live sessions cover topics like digital marketing, enrollment strategies, community engagement best practices, and so much more. Confused about Google Analytics 4? You're not alone —and we’ve got you covered. Need some inspiration for an amazing Workflow? Check. Transitioning to Composer and want some hands-on training? We’ve got that too. Finalsite University is all about honing your skills so you can return to your school, ready to tackle everything and anything.

Session Spotlight

Social media pros will like: TikTok Challenge: Navigating the Fastest-Growing Social Platform
The data-geek in you will love: Digging into Data: Metrics to Gauge Admissions and Enrollment Success

4. Meet with the Finalsite experts you know (and love)

Members of Finalsite’s Client Success, Support, Marketing, Advantage teams, and more will be there to work through important projects and strategies to help you succeed — or just catch up over a cup of coffee (we’ve missed you!)

You won’t want to miss our keynote speakers: Finalsite CEO Founder, Jon Moser, Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Americus Reed II, and Washoe County School District Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield. They'll be addressing the biggest topics facing edTech, school marketing, and public school districts across the world.

Check out our speaker lineup!

Session Spotlight

Marketing gurus will like: Magnetize Your Audience: Turning Strangers into Families with Inbound Marketing
Those making a difference will love: A Keynote Session from Dr. Susan Enfield, Excellence, Equity and Innovation: The Essential Trifecta for Student Success

5. Make new friends

Rarely is there a larger group of school pros in one place, using the same tools, who are "in your shoes." Network, problem-solve, and find your inspiration with the Finalsite family — some of the best and brightest in school marketing, communications, IT, leadership, and admissions!

Session Spotlight

Admissions pros will like: Building Your Fandom: Parents as Admissions Ambassadors
Retention warriors will love: Admissions & Retention: An Interdependent Relationship & Whole School Approach

6. For schools looking to redesign, Finalsite University is a must

If you’re just about to embark on a redesign journey, or if you’re transitioning your site to Finalsite’s content management system, Composer, you’ll want to grab your seat at FSU. After three days of the latest design trends, content migration tips, and hands-on practice with Composer’s modules, you’ll leave with all the inspiration you’ll need to hit the ground running.

Session Spotlight

Design pros will like: The Power of Composer: Tips and Tricks You Wish You Knew
The strategist in you will love: What to Expect When Transitioning from WCM to Composer

7. Learn from your peers

We’re lucky enough to be presenting side-by-side with some of our most creative, inspiring, and out-of-the-box thinking Finalsite clients. Whether they’ve nailed the perfect communications strategy, launched an award-winning website redesign, or they’ve used the Finalsite platform to send their enrollment skyrocketing, they’ll be there to share their success stories and thought processes. From retention strategies and social engagement tips to award-winning videos, hear how they did it, and how you can, too!

Session Spotlight

School PR pros will like: Top 3 Ways to Improve Your District’s Digital Footprint
Composer-fans will love: Advanced Composer: You can use Posts for that? Learn about the Swiss Army Knife that is Posts

8. Did someone say, “Disney World?!”

Grab your mouse ears, our conference is just miles away from Disney World! Arrive early or stay late and enjoy some of the world’s most famous rides and attractions. Special park rates are available for Finalsite University registrants (No promises, you might catch a few of us on Space Mountain...)

Discover even more to do during your stay

Thrill-seekers will like: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad!
Your inner child will love: The Teacups!

Key takeaway

We’re busy making the final arrangements for what’s going to be an amazing event. Don’t miss out on the Finalsite user conference of the year — grab your ticket today and start planning your agenda!

P.S. If you’re on board, but your school leadership still needs convincing, check out the “Justify My Trip” document to help grease the wheels. (Bringing back some mouse ears may help, too!)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jana is the Client Marketing Specialist with Finalsite, focused on sharing and celebrating client stories and their successes. She's spent nearly the last decade working within the field of education, specifically within independent schools working in the offices of admissions, development, and communications.