Wednesday, July 29, 2026
#UMDsocial
Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center Room 0224
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thank you for joining us for the 12th annual #UMDsocial! The 2026 conference is now over. We look forward to seeing you again next year for another day of learning, networking and ice cream!
Catch up on your favorite #UMDsocial moments by watching this year's conference recording.
Help us make #UMDsocial even better by completing our attendee survey. We’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas as we plan for future conferences.
And don’t forget to upload your conference photos to the #UMDsocial Photo Album!
The conference is co-hosted by the Office of Marketing and Communications and the Division of Student Affairs. For questions, please email social@umd.edu.
2026 Keynote
Dr. Jen Golbeck
Director of the Social Intelligence Lab / Professor in the College of Information
Our keynote speaker for this exciting day was UMD’s very own Dr. Jen Golbeck. Dr. Golbeck holds a wealth of knowledge on social media, artificial intelligence and trust on the web
University of Maryland
2026 Conference Presentations
Review presentation materials from this year’s #UMDsocial Conference
Danielle Tarr
Director of Social Media
Office of Marketing and Communications
Ana Palla
Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist
Associate Director of Community Engagement
Division of Information Technology
Maryland Institute for Digital Accessibility
Megan Masters
Director of Academic Technology Experience
Division of Information Technology
Camila Velloso
Web Development and Digital Content Specialist
Division of Student Affairs
Myriam Fuentes
Email Marketing Manager
Office of Marketing and Communications
Cameron Rivera
Communications Specialist
School of Public Policy
Katie Bemb
Communications Manager
College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
Lena Williams
Events & Marketing Manager
Dingman-Lamone Center for Entrepreneurship
A recap of standout social media content featured in this year's showcase.
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Conference Accessibility Information
ADA-accessible Parking
Accessible parking is expected to be available in ADA parking spaces to the east of Edward St. John (ESJ), facing Symons Hall (building 076). Additional spaces are available on Regents Drive outside Main Admin or inside lot L. Guests with a state-issued license plate or hangtag can park in any marked space, with or without DOTS registration. The University of Maryland does not issue ADA hang tags.
Path of Travel
Use the UMD campus map to find the latest accessible walking and wheelchair routes on campus.
Due to the Purple Line construction, some traditional routes may become unavailable. In these instances, UMD makes every effort to make navigating the terrain easier. Navigating certain pathways like McKeldin Mall and Campus Drive, which are on an incline, may pose challenges. Paved entry points all around the mall may make navigation easier.
Shuttle Service
Shuttle-UM buses are wheelchair-accessible and can help transport passengers to and from ESJ.
Accessibility Within ESJ
The event space (ESJ 0224) has accessible seating at both the rear (top) and front (lower) areas of the room. Each option includes detached wheeled seating or the ability to pull up a wheelchair. The front (lower) area of the space is accessible via a ramp, outside the space, on the west side. A Ground Floor Map showing this ramp is available here.
Due to construction in Wing 1, the closest single-stall restroom is on the first floor at the bottom of the red stairs. All floors of ESJ are accessible by elevator.
Find further accessibility info on entrances, restrooms and more here.
Information Technology Resources
- All ESJ classrooms are equipped with assisted listening systems. Find further information on Communication Access Services on campus.
- Assisted listening devices may be checked out from Communication Access Services.
Dietary Restrictions
For the conference lunch and ice cream social, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options will be available. Attendees may also bring their own food to enjoy. Keep a refillable water bottle handy to stay hydrated throughout the day; filling stations are available inside ESJ.
Request an Accommodation
Please contact our event organizers at social@umd.edu at least one week prior to the event to request disability accommodations. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations.
For more information about ADA access around campus, please visit our accessibility website.