347: HETMA Virtual Conference Preview Episode

347: HETMA Virtual Conference Preview Episode

From Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way by Joe Way

February 17, 2026 · 19 min · Episode 347

About this episode

Joe Way provides a reminder about the upcoming HETMA Virtual Conference, discussing its significance and accessibility.

In this short solo episode, Joe Way gives less of a preview and rather a reminder to log in for the HETMA Virtual Conference, emphasizing that it is free, easy to access, and built to fit into a normal work week. He explains that all you need to do is create a free account on the HETMA community site, go to the Events and Replays area, open the Virtual Conference listing, and click the Zoom link to join, with the schedule and recordings also available through the community. From there, he reflects on why the virtual conference matters to the organization’s identity, because it was how HETMA began and how its “by us and for us” approach came to life, with the community choosing what it wanted to learn and bringing in the right experts rather than relying on a generic call for sessions. He notes that the virtual conference became an important platform for higher education voices, especially during the COVID era, and that it helped accelerate the organization’s growth, leadership development, and initiatives, including moments where honest feedback from attendees shaped meaningful action. Joe highlights the unique community effect of the event, where people can join quietly…

People in this episode

Host: Joe Way

Topics covered

  • virtual conference
  • higher education
  • community engagement
  • leadership development
  • technology in education

Keywords

  • HETMA
  • virtual conference
  • higher education
  • community
  • leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HETMA

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