University Night Happy Hour
Monday, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
- We invite your school/university to host a spot at our University Night! This event provides an opportunity to showcase your university programs and mingle with attendees. SITE offers a great audience to highlight whatʼs going on at your campus and share future direction to our international audience. This event is free for attendees and friends, with food and drinks available.
- Not showcasing? Wear your school’s colors and come join us anyway!
2025 University Night Sponsors:
Morning Kickoff & Afternoon Pick-Me-Up Coffee Breaks
Mornings at 8:15 AM
Afternoons at 2:45 PM
- Kick off each conference day with a good cup of coffee and great conversations! Mingle with colleagues before heading into the Keynote talks.
- Gather in common areas again each afternoon for a pick-me-up coffee (or tea) to get us through the busy day!
NewComer Welcome
Tuesday, 8:15 AM & Wednesday, 5:15 PM
- We’re glad you’re here! Join us for a fun and interactive event that will get you acquainted with SITE and your fellow first-timers! Hosted by SITE Executive Committee members.
SITE 2025 Welcome Party @ The Red Coconut Club
Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 PM
- Pre-Registration Required
- Join with SITE for the BEST welcome party of the decade! The Red Coconut Club at Universal CityWalk starts with a lavish lounge and adds a pinch of tiki chic, for two levels of music and glamour swirling up a lush moonlit mood. Signature drinks, mocktails, beers, wines, soft drinks, and water make this sophisticated yet casual club a great destination for nightlife.
- Transportation shuttle provided from Universal Stella Nova Resort to Universal CityWalk.
Posters & Demonstrations plus Innovators Playground
Wednesday, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 
- Catch one of our most popular sessions to see the latest research in our Posters & Demos exhibit.
- Innovators Playground will showcase some of the latest technology products and services for educators.
- Food and cash bar available.
Pub C.R.A.W.L with SITE Presidents
Pursue Unknown Boundaries and Create Really Awesome Wonderful Leaders (Pub C.R.A.W.L.)
Wednesday, 7:00 PM
Have you considered what it would take to become a leader at SITE? Take this opportunity to learn about SITE from veteran SITE leaders who would like to help mentor the next generation of SITE leadership. This experience will give you the opportunity to P.U.B while learning about the next steps it would take to C.R.A.W.L. We will depart from the hotel at 7:30 immediately following trivia night.- Last bus from UCF Rosen will depart @ at 7pm to Stella Nova Hotel.
- The same bus will then depart from Stella Nova at about 7:15 to drop at the first Pubcrawl location.
- There is no provided transportation back. You’re welcome to keep the party going or rideshare back home.
Universal Studios Mardi Gras Parade
Thursday, 6:30-8:30 PM (Park entry at 2 PM)
- Tickets Required | $75
- Enjoy the free shuttle from Stella Nova Resort to Universal Studios Park or Islands of Adventure for entry at 2pm!
- Enjoy fun throughout the entire park and find a watching spot for the Mardi Gras Parade at 5:00 PM.
- Ticket includes park entry and transportation to and from Universal Stella Nova Resort to Universal CityWalk.
- Additional park ventures or dining to be done individually.
Closing Toast and Invitation to SITE 2026
Friday, 1:45-2:45 PM
- Say “Cheers!” to Orlando and join us for a special invitation to next year’s conference in Philadelphia!
