The 2024 Annual Conference will offer several exciting social event opportunities for attendees. 

Sunday, November 17 - Escape Room in the Iron Horse

Travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of Alice, the Mad Hatter, and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to your escape. Will you crack the code and escape Wonderland's charm, or will you be forever lost in its enchanting maze?   

This event is offered to all registered Annual Conference attendees, including those attending the pre-conference sessions on Sunday. 

  • Location: Iron Horse (beneath Grand Hall)
  • Time: 7:00-9:00pm ET
  • Details: The space will be transformed into Wonderland for the evening's festivities. Join us for light appetizers and sip a Mad Hatter, our signature cocktail, or a drink of your choice, and team up with fellow attendees while solving seven interactive puzzle vignettes. Once you've solved all the individual puzzles, you will use your answers to solve the ultimate puzzle and breakout of Wonderland, but perhaps you'd rather stay... There will be prizes for winning teams and door prizes for all attendees! 

Monday, November 18 - 80's Night in the Grand Hall

Get your 80s hairstyles and best decade-appropriate outfits prepared for our Monday evening reception in the Grand Hall. 80s themed entertainment will be provided by DJ ENT, and the event will include a trivia competition, a dance floor, 80s style arcade games, 80s board games at each table, a photo booth, and more.

This event is brought to you by the IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go toward funding the Wilma Gibbs Moore Graduate Endowed Scholarship, helping a graduate student pursue their degree at the Luddy School of Informatics. 

  • Location: Grand Hall
  • Time: 7:30-10:00pm ET
  • Cost: $45 per ticket for single-event registration for IU alumni non-conference attendees. *Registered Annual Conference attendees participate for free. 
  • Link to Purchase a Ticket: Purchase your ticket here. 
  • Details: Enjoy light snacks/appetizers, drinks, and fun with colleagues.

The schedule for the evening:

  • 7:30pm - Welcome, Food/Drinks & Music
  • 7:45pm - Wilma Gibbs Moore Graduate Endowed Scholarship Speakers
  • 8:00pm - Trivia Round #1
  • 8:20pm - Trivia Round #2
  • 8:40pm - Trivia Round #3
  • 9:00pm - Announce Winners
  • 9:15-10:00pm - Board Games, Food, Drinks, and Merriment