Portola 2025 Mock Conference

Topic:

Digital Divide in Education Post-AI Boom

Hello Novice delegates, and welcome to our first conference of the year! Below you’ll find all the information you’ll need for the conference. ⬇️

What is the schedule?
8:45-9:00 amArrival
9:00-9:30 amOpening Ceremony/Introductions
9:30-10:30 amCommittee Session 1
10:30-10:40 amBreak
10:40-11:30 amCommittee Session 2
11:30-12:15 pmLunch
12:15-1:15 pmCommittee Session 3
1:15-1:20 pmBreak
1:20-1:40 pmClosing Ceremony/Awards
When are position papers due?

Position papers are due September 28 to be eligible for research awards!

Where do I submit position papers?

There is an assignment on Google Classroom for you to submit.

Will there be lunch?

Yes, we’ll be providing lunch (Costco pizza) and snacks during the conference. However, you’re more than welcome to bring your own lunch as well!

What do we need to bring?

Some things that will always be needed at a conference are: a laptop, PRINTED out position paper for reference, opening speech, any other pre-written speeches, a writing tool, and sticky notes (for passing notes to other delegates).

I don’t know what’s going on, HELP

This is what mentors are for! If you got assigned a mentor, feel free to contact them with any questions you have. If they don’t do their job or you have a question they can’t answer, reach out to us by email (portolamodelun@gmail.com) or text Suhana!