Events at EKBN
Learn. Share. Collaborate.
EKBN events are designed to bring knowledge brokers together across roles and contexts. Whether you’re just discovering the field or deep into the work, you’ll find opportunities here to learn from experts, exchange ideas with peers, and shape the future of knowledge brokering.
Upcoming Events
Our Spring 2026 Event Series has now concluded. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our expert knowledge brokers who shared their time and insights with the network. EKBN monthly programming will return in the fall. Make sure to sign up for our free membership and be the first to know about upcoming events!
Past Events
From Noise to Clarity: Equity-Centered Communication That Builds Trust and Drives Action
From Noise to Clarity: Equity-Centered Communication That Builds Trust and Drives Action
In this interactive knowledge cafe, Sharise Johnson will guide participants through a practical approach to equity-centered communication that strengthens how organizations share knowledge, engage communities, and drive action.
The Business of Brokering
The Business of Brokering
Join Claire Han, Founder and CEO of MyEducationResearcher, and Joana Idokwo, Founder of Mind Investors, for this informal conversation about the possibilities and challenges of entrepreneurship as knowledge brokers in education.
AMA with Derek Eagle Lee LaRance
AMA with Derek Eagle Lee LaRance
Join Derek Eagle Lee LaRance, an Indigenous strategist and program leader. Derek's work sits at the intersection of AI, language revitalization, tribal sovereignty, and economic development.
From Evidence to Everyday Practice
From Evidence to Everyday Practice
Join Erika Kitzmiller in this knowledge cafe as she shares the results of a five-year research-practice partnership dedicated to transforming college access and persistence.
The Unique Vantage Point of Knowledge Brokers
The Unique Vantage Point of Knowledge Brokers
Join Dr. Aubrey Escobar to explore the unique vantage point of Knowledge Brokers, and how to identify and mitigate systems failures using ‘The Ghost Triptych’ framework.
Networking Hour with Tabitha Reynolds Hoang
Networking Hour with Tabitha Reynolds Hoang
Each month, join us for a conversation with other knowledge brokers for the purpose of meeting others who are doing similar work, create professional connections, and building community. This month
From the Streets to the Seats: Partnership for Knowledge Exchange
From the Streets to the Seats: Partnership for Knowledge Exchange
In this casual ‘fireside chat,’ EKBN Director Katie Philp sits down with longtime collaborator, Ruben Saldana, to explore the development of partnerships that elevate the role of lived experience in evidence production and use.
Democratizing Education Statistics Through an AI Agent
Democratizing Education Statistics Through an AI Agent
For years, the gap between "having" federal education data and "using" it has widened due to eroding support structures and rising technical barriers. Join us at this interactive Knowledge Cafe to learn how a team from The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is bridg...
EKBN Journal Club
EKBN Journal Club
New Event! The EKBN Journal Club will gather to discuss Morgan Meyer’s article, The Rise of the Knowledge Broker. Meyer’s commentary raises important questions for knowledge brokers, and introduces the
The CREATEd Co-Design Toolkit: A Resource for Knowledge Brokers
The CREATEd Co-Design Toolkit: A Resource for Knowledge Brokers
Join Elizabeth Farley-Ripple, Director of the Center for Research Use in Education at the University of Delaware, and colleagues in this upcoming interactive webinar. You’ll be introduced to CREATEd’s FREE
EKBN Networking Hour
EKBN Networking Hour
Please join EKBN Ambassador, Jen Loescher, for an informal hour of conversation and connection. Networking hours are great for expanding your circle of knowledge brokers and sparking new professional collaborations.
EKBN Networking Hour
EKBN Networking Hour
Please join us for an informal hour of conversation and connection - continue building on discussions from the EKBN Forum or stop by to learn more about our network.
Coming Soon
We’re building out more programs — from blogs to workshops to peer-led learning — all designed to support your growth as a knowledge broker. Watch this space!