Clarity Connect 2025

AGENDA

- Subject to Change -

The Foundations Track will provide guests who are newer to HMIS, Clarity Human Services, or a particular feature or functionality with the fundamentals needed to get rolling. The Advanced Track will dive deeper into tips, tricks, and nuances for some of our more seasoned Clarity users.

Tuesday, November 18

	Foundations Track Louie Room	Advanced Track George Room
8:30 - 9:15 a.m.	Breakfast & Registration \| Nikko Room
9:15 - 9:50 a.m.	Welcome! What's New & A Look Ahead \| Nikko Room
10 - 11 a.m.	Data Sharing: Driving Collaboration and Better Outcomes through HMIS Sharing	Low/No Code Interoperability
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Storytelling with Data: Once Upon a Date/Time	Switching to a New Coordinated Entry Assessment: A Practical Guide
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.	Lunch Plenary \| Nikko Room
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.	The Next Generation of Clarity	Making Interoperability Work: Real-World Use Cases for Clarity Tools
2:45 - 3:45	Foundations Looker: Starting a Report	Clarity Human Services - Data Standards
4 - 5 p.m.	Best Practices in Data Privacy and Security: Strengthen Your System
5:30 - 7:30	Happy Hour! \| Azilo Lounge

Wednesday, November 19

	Foundations Track Louie Room	Advanced Track George Room
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.	Breakfast \| Nikko Room
9 - 9:50 a.m.	Plenary \| Nikko Room
10 - 11 a.m.	Building a Coordinated System: O'ahu's Approach in Clarity	DIY with the DIT: Become an Expert at Integrating Data
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Transform your Data Story with Looker: Practical Tips for Better Reporting & Visuals	Outreach with Clarity: Drawing Ethical Boundaries
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.	Lunch Plenary \| Nikko Room
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.	Client Engagement in HMIS: Leveraging Clarity’s Portal in Your Community	The Complete Picture: Unlocking Unsheltered PIT Data in HMIS with Survey123
2:45 - 4:45 p.m.	Networking Session: Guided Table Discussions \| Nikko Room

Thursday, November 20

	Foundations Track Louie Room	Advanced Track George Room
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.	Breakfast \| Nikko Room
9 - 9:50 a.m.	Breakfast Plenary \| Nikko Room
10 - 11 a.m.	Don’t Forget Data Quality! Your Roadmap to HMIS Accuracy and Success	Disasters Don’t Wait – Neither Should Your HMIS
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Training Basics for System Administrators: Strategies That Work	Beyond the Basics: Custom Calculations and Measures in Looker
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.	Lunch Plenary \| Nikko Room
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.	Where’s My Data? How to find what you’re Looking for	Tracking Toward Zero: Leveraging BFZ Dashboards to Measure Progress and Reduce Homelessness
2:45 - 3:45	Push Button, Get Insight: Taking advantage of Clarity's Curated Reports	Opportunity Knocks (and We're Answering!): Real-Time Placements with Clarity INVENTORY
3:45 - 4 p.m.	Closing Remarks \| Nikko Room

FAQs

Where is Clarity Connect happening?

The conference will be held at the SAHARA Las Vegas in the Conference Center.

What does registration include?

Registration includes entry and full access to the 3-day Clarity Connect conference. Breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and happy hour admission are included.

Can I use ESG or CoC funds to attend?

Clarity Connect 2025 is a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) training provided by an HMIS vendor. HUD has determined that it would be an eligible HMIS training cost for ESG and CoC program grantees to attend an HMIS system administrator training conducted by an HMIS vendor. (source)

What if I have a question?

We’re happy to help! Please reach out to Diane Quaresma at dianeq@bitfocus.com.

Guest Speakers

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Tuesday, November 18

Wednesday, November 19

Thursday, November 20

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