KA Connect FAQ

What is KA Connect?

KA Connect is an annual knowledge management conference specifically designed for the AEC industry. The mission of KA Connect is to advance the practice of knowledge management in the AEC industry.

KA Connect brings together senior and emerging leaders from top AEC firms to share strategies and tactics for building and operating successful knowledge management programs.

KA Connect was founded by Knowledge Architecture in 2010.

What is the format of KA Connect?

We’ll begin each morning together in a general session. In the afternoons we’ll transition to a choose your own adventure format with roundtables, hangouts, an intranet cafe, nature activities, and plenty of unstructured time to connect, reflect, and recharge.

What is a Hangout?

Hangouts are attendee led conversations that happen in the afternoons at KA Connect. They exist to help you connect with people who share your interests within the greater KA Connect community.

Conference attendees drive the Hangout topics. Prior topics have included topics such as Critical Knowledge Transfer, Learning & Development, Lessons Learned, Change Management, Process Improvement, AI, Onboarding, Internal Communications, and Business Intelligence. Hangouts are a great complement to the more formal aspects of the program.

Each individual Hangout will last 45 minutes. We’ll run two rounds of Hangouts per 90-minute block in the schedule.

We expect there to be between 25-35 individual Hangout sessions and most of them will be announced at the beginning of the conference.

What are Roundtables?

We’ll have four, 90-minute roundtables in the afternoons at KA Connect — Knowledge Management, Learning + Development, Internal Communications, and Executive Sponsors. Each roundtable will start with a 45-minute small group breakout topic followed by a 45-minute large group topic. The topics will be announced at the beginning of the conference.

What’s an Intranet Cafe?

We’ll have a special space (the Lookout) set aside as an Intranet Cafe in the afternoons at KA Connect. Attendees can drop by the Intranet Cafe to open up their laptops and geek out about intranet stuff together. Co-hosts will share highlights from their intranet in an informal environment, as well as encourage other attendees to share their intranets.

What Nature Activities will be offered?

There's quite a bit to do at Sundance Mountain Resort — including hiking, ski lift rides, and ziptours. We'll have a representative from Sundance available from 1:30 - 2:30 PM and 3:30 - 4:30 on Wednesday and Thursday to provide information and advice on hiking trails. Attendees can use their KA Connect provided lift tickets to journey up the mountain.

In addition, you can find lots of great information about Sundance in the Summer Activity Guide and Sundance Field Guide.

PLEASE NOTE: Sundance activity fees are not included in your KA Connect registration.

Is there a dress code at KA Connect?

Mountain Casual. In other words, wear what makes you comfortable and ready to share ideas. If you have any questions on what to wear, please check out photos on The KA Connect Experience page.

If you plan on going hiking, please consider packing hiking shoes, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle.

Finally, General Sessions can get a bit warm in the Redford Conference Center. You might want to consider options which allow you to take layers on and off.

Will transportation be provided?

Yes! Your registration includes transportation between Salt Lake City (SLC) airport and your hotel (either Sundance Mountain Resort or Provo Marriott), as well as transportation between Provo Marriott and Sundance Mountain Resort during the conference.

Will there be a place to store my luggage?

Yes! For KA Connect attendees who are staying in Provo, you’ll be able to come directly to Sundance from the airport and store your luggage before heading to your hotel after the Welcome Reception and Dinner on Tuesday evening. You’ll also be able to take the shuttle from Provo to Sundance for the Farewell Brunch on Friday morning and then head from Sundance to the airport.

Should I consider coming early or staying later to enjoy the property?

Yes! Sundance is an amazing property worth fully exploring and there’s quite a bit to do in the surrounding area as well.

How do you select speakers for KA Connect?

Finding KA Connect speakers is a combination of intentional and serendipitous discovery. We come across potential speakers through our research, our client work, social media, industry publications, and conferences.

We are always looking for innovative firms and individuals who are building successful knowledge management programs in architecture, engineering, and construction firms.

If you, your firm, or someone you know is doing something you think would make for a great KA Connect talk, we'd love to hear from you.