EMPOWERED 2025 akoyaGO annual user conference

August 5 -7, 2025

The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit

Thank you for another impactful EMPOWERED conference!

Please stay tuned to akoyaGO channels for details on EMPOWERED 2026.

Early Bird Registration Closes May 15

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EMPOWERED 2025 akoyaGO annual user conference

August 5 -7, 2025

The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit

Thank you for another impactful EMPOWERED conference!

Please stay tuned to akoyaGO channels for details on EMPOWERED 2026.

Early Bird Registration Closes May 15

EMPOWERED 2025 photos paired with abstract visuals

EMPOWERED

akoyaGO Annual Conference

EMPOWERED is the intersection of learning and innovation, offering a platform where you can immerse yourself in expert insights, interactive experiences, and networking opportunities with fellow foundation professionals. With a dedicated focus on providing practical tools and fostering inspiring atmospheres, our conference empowers you to overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities using the transformative akoyaGO solution.

EMPOWERED

akoyaGO Annual Conference

EMPOWERED is the intersection of learning and innovation, offering a platform where you can immerse yourself in expert insights, interactive experiences, and networking opportunities with fellow foundation professionals. With a dedicated focus on providing practical tools and fostering inspiring atmospheres, our conference empowers you to overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities using the transformative akoyaGO solution.

2025 LOCATION

Why Detroit? EMPOWERED 2025 takes on a new city with purpose.

CONFERENCE DETAILS

#EMPOWERED 2025

Three Days Full of LEARNING NETWORKING IMPACTING

Registration

Registration has closed.

Thank you for helping shape EMPOWERED into the thriving platform it is today – where we learn, grow, and inspire each other.

As this event continues to grow as the premier hub for learning, sharing, and innovation, we’re introducing a registration fee to further enhance your experience. Your investment allows us to deliver a richer, more immersive conference.

  • $300 – Single registration
  • Free – Every registrant beyond five (from the same organization)
  • $400 – Single Registrant
  • Free – Every registrant beyond five (from the same organization)

Please be advised that all breakout sessions are first-come, first-served, and will be removed from registration once at capacity. We kindly ask that you register for the sessions you plan to attend to help us allocate the best-suited rooms for each session.

Our annual event is fast approaching! To support your planning, we’ve released a high-level overview of the conference.

Stay tuned for the full session schedule, which will be available closer to the Early Bird registration opening.               

Hotel and Location

We are hosting EMPOWERED 2025 at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit at 1114 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan. EMPOWERED attendees will have access to a block of discount-rate rooms. More details on the room block availability will be shared soon.

We are excited to host EMPOWERED 2025 at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit at 1114 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan.

Although the deadline to book a discount-rate room has passed, there are several nearby alternative accommodations, including:

  • Radisson Blu Mall of America
  • Element Bloomington Mall of America
  • TownePlace Suites by Marriott

Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Our conference room block at the JW Marriott has filled up due to overwhelming interest! We have secured additional rooms to accommodate more attendees. However, these are limited. Alternative options nearby include:

  • Radisson Blu Mall of America
  • Element Bloomington Mall of America
  • TownePlace Suites by Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America

We appreciate your understanding and enthusiasm!

We recommend viewing the schedule before registration opens, enabling you to make well-informed decisions about which sessions to attend. Each session is accompanied by detailed descriptions, the intended user level, and any prerequisites needed for registration.

Unsure if you meet a specific prerequisite?  Check here.

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Hotel

We are hosting EMPOWERED 2025 at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit at 1114 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan. EMPOWERED attendees will have access to a block of discount-rate rooms.

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at this exclusive rate. Book your room by July 15, 2025, or before the block fills, to secure your spot for our highly anticipated annual user conference.

If you have a Bonvoy account, we encourage you to “Sign In” at the top right corner of the ResLink before booking – or, all guests will also be prompted to sign in during the booking process on the link.

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EMPOWERED 2024, Foundation Software Conference

July 17-19, 2024

JW Marriott Minneapolis
Mall of America

Thank You for an Incredible #EMPOWERED2024

Registration

We are thrilled to see the overwhelming enthusiasm for our annual user conference, EMPOWERED 2024! Due to the incredible interest and to help us finalize attendance numbers, we encourage you to register by June 28th, as we are approaching capacity limits at our venue. This will ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all attendees.

Please be advised that all breakout sessions at EMPOWERED 2024 are first-come, first-served, and will be removed from registration once at capacity. We kindly ask that you register for the sessions you plan to attend to help us allocate the best-suited rooms for each session.

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