"A great conference that was very worthwhile attending, both for meeting practitioners from around the world, and the high quality papers and mix of topics from increasing response rates through to machine learning applied to text analytics. There were so many good sessions, and I am still writing up all of my notes." – Tim Linsey 

Kingston University

"I attend a variety of higher education professional development conferences. My first Bluenotes was among the best in my career. This excellent event is a continuation of the product/service excellence we receive from Explorance. Thank you." – Rob Downie

Fanshawe College

"The conference is a valuable opportunity to network with peers at other institutions and to share pain points, innovative solutions and best practices. I’ve been able to attend three years in a row and each year I’ve gotten left with plans to improve my processes in Blue based on what I learned from conference sessions and discussions." – Heather Thompson

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

"The 2019 Explorance GLOBAL Conference, sessions and workshops were one of the best and most engaging ones I have attended in my 30+ years in post-secondary education.  From the CEO to the trainers, the level of customer service and support was evident throughout the 7 days I was immersed in meetings, sessions and workshops.  Thank you for your high level of focus, engagement and commitment to your customers and the higher education industry." – Sunil Wadhwa

Education Affiliates

"The Bluenotes European Chapter was a first – a trendsetter to future conferences in Europe to allow Blue users to network, discuss issues & topics and to share experiences with others. Brilliant!" – Julie Mulvey

Durham University

"I liked that it was a small scale gathering with plenty of opportunities to discuss things, exchange ideas etc. It was good to get to know the Blue team and to find out about future developments. Participants were keen to share their successes and challenges – it was helpful to know how they have overcome them." – Elena Zaitseva

Liverpool John Moores University

"A wonderful chance to meet some of the Bluenotes community." – Martin Barker

University of Aberdeen, UK

"The Conference was a good mix of both sessions from eXplorance and other institutions, and of current use and future directions. The ability to also meet with lead product staff and go through some issues unique to our installation and circumstances was of great benefit. In effect, a great all-round vendor/users' conference!" – Patrick Stoddart

The University of Melbourne

"It is rare to attend a conference where both the big-picture and detail focused sessions are equally valuable, engaging and stimulating of action and thought. As a user-led event, Bluenotes APAC 2018 was well conceived and carefully curated. The presence and input of so many eXplorance staff, from a wide-cross-section of the company, was a strong contributor to the value of the event and its ongoing impact. I am grateful to have attended. The many connections made, trust built, possibilities explored and enjoyment shared set a strong foundation for future cooperative work. THANK YOU ALL." – John Capper

University of Divinity

"The conference was incredibly valuable. I came away with an array of new knowledge that has allowed for some quick wins in efficiency on work I'm already doing and several plans to implement over the next 12 months. The ability to network and hear how other universities are implementing best practice was so beneficial. This experience was truly invaluable!" – Emma Dawes

University of Newcastle

"It was great to meet and talk to the attendees. I am glad I was able to come from the United States and attend the conference. Great Conference!!" – Brett McDaniel

University of Kentucky

"Developed satisfaction and confidence in the product. Great learning through information exchange and reflections about best practices embraced by other institutions" – Asma Fatima

Gulf Medical University

“Engaging with fellow Institutional Research professionals in discussing current topics and, more importantly, solutions to challenges that affect us all in this industry was a valuable outcome of attending the Bluenotes Conference held in Dubai this year.” – Marissa Ellis

Canadian University Dubai

“I was delighted to attend the Bluenotes EMEA 2017 Conference in Dubai. The event was well-organized, facilitated peer networking and introduced the latest updates In Blue products. It was also a great opportunity to learn about some of the challenges and best practices in data interpretation and institutional research.” – Mazen Salih

American University in Dubai

"It was a wonderful and very exciting experience for me to participate in the Bluenotes EMEA 2017 Conference in Dubai. I thoroughly enjoyed and learned something useful from each of the sessions that I attended. I would highly recommend participating in the Bluenotes conference, and this is not one to miss" - Howard R Mzumara, Ph.D., Director of IUPUI Testing Center

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)

"An excellent opportunity to network with eXplorance staff and fellow users." - Graham Sherwood, PhD, Faculty Registrar

Liverpool John Moores University

“It was fantastic!”

College of North Atlantic - Qatar

“Bluenotes Conference is our best chance to meet and exchange information with others who face the same challenges and opportunities with Blue that we do.  Comparing and contrasting practices with other institutions is a great way to develop a better sense of how we can improve.”

Washington State University

“The Bluenotes conference offers tons of useful information and a chance to meet other users from around the world. As a new user, everyone was welcoming and eager to share their experiences.”

East Carolina University

“The conference was great this year. It was good to see old friends and make new ones. The importance of community involvement is very important to the conference and supporting the product on our campuses.”

University of Kentucky

“Conference was well-organized.  Sessions were very informative – could select sessions that best met informational needs.  Keynote speakers provided excellent overviews of topics of major interest to participants.  I plan to attend next year’s conference and would recommend this to others.”

University of Minnesota

“Being part of the Bluenotes Group community is one of the many advantages of being an eXplorance customer.  The Bluenotes conferences are a great way to network with colleagues, to share our experiences, learn from others, and be the collective voice for the future of Blue.  It is a privilege to be part of such a great community of professionals.”

University of Louisville

“I have attended the Blue Americas conference for the past two years and our hosts at the University of Louisville have done an incredible job of creating such a professional, informative and engaging conference!”

Simon Fraser University

“This year’s conference included really helpful discussions and breakout sessions. It is great to see such a strong cohesive community focused on evaluation and improvement being built across institutions.”

University of Toronto