The Ken Kennedy Institute will celebrate 40 years in 2026. Save the date for our 40th Anniversary Celebration on Monday, November 9. The celebration will feature invited talks and posters, followed by an evening reception.
When: Monday, November 9, 2026 (all-day)
Where: Duncan Hall
Who: This event is planned to be invite-only. More details to come.
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The day will be broken down into invited talks, a poster session and an evening reception. More details to come.
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Parking Information
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Paid parking will be available in Founder's Court Lot or the Entrance 3 (COB) Garage. Visit the Rice University Campus Maps webpage for directions: https://www.rice.edu/campus-maps.
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- Can I receive accommodations for a disability?
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We are committed to making efforts that ensure an inclusive event experience for all attendees. If you have an accommodation request for a disability or would like to inquire about possible modifications that might improve your experience, please contact us at kenkennedy@rice.edu.
Please note that some requested services may not be available. We recommend reaching out at least one month in advance of the conference.
Additional Resources: Rice University Disability Support Center
- What safety guidelines will there be?
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We uphold Rice University's standard of safety and emergency protocols. To ensure a safe and positive environment for all attendees, the conference venue will have building security available as well as campus security on-site. To learn about additional Rice University policies, please visit the following links:
Rice University Discrimination and Harassment Policy
Rice University Affirmative Action PolicyReporting:
Event participants can report incidents directly to on-site security or to our Ken Kennedy Institute staff by emailing kenkennedy@rice.edu. If you believe you have been subjected to any type of conduct prohibit by Rice University we urge you to report the incident immediately. All reports will be followed up with swiftly and sent to the appropriate offices at Rice University as warranted. Any participant found to be violating the standards may be expelled from the event at the discretion of the organizers. -
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