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2023 SIDES Seminar

The State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) Seminar is a gathering for state workforce members, employers, and third-party administrators (TPAs) to discuss current and developing trends in the unemployment program and how SIDES can be used to enhance integrity measures, streamline claims processing, and reduce agency costs.

Keynote Speaker Announced!

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Larry Weaver is a nationally-touring motivational speaker and clean comedian backed by years of professional experience. His easy-going demeanor, Southern charm, and quick wit have won the hearts of audiences across America.

In this interactive and engaging presentation, keynote speaker Larry Weaver uses clean humor and show business anecdotes to illustrate the importance of maintaining a positive attitude. Key points include:

  • Energy–improve health and wellness, live a balanced life, prioritize self-improvement.
  • Attitude–become more positive, embrace change, and reduce stress.
  • Motivation–increase ability, commit to lifelong learning, and overcome obstacles.

Prepare to laugh, learn, and leave equipped to become more positive in your personal and professional life.

 

Schedule of Events

SIDES Seminar

The 2023 SIDES Seminar will be held at the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Union Station in Indianapolis, IN from Tuesday, April 18, 2023, through Thursday, April 20, 2023. Meals are not provided at the 2023 SIDES Seminar. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase at the hotel at per diem rates.  

  • April 18: SIDES Pre-Con
  • April 19 - 20: SIDES Seminar
  • April 21: SIDES Operations Committee Meeting

TEN 12-22 - 2023 Unemployment Insurance (UI) State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) Seminar, has been added to the ETA Advisory database and is now available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/advisories/ten-12-22.

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2023 SIDES Seminar Schedule

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The times listed below are in Eastern Time.

Breakfast: Cash and Carry

For UI Integrity Center Steering Committee Meeting Attendees
123 West Restaurant (Hotel Lobby Level)

UI Integrity Center Steering Committee Meeting

The UI Integrity Center Steering Committee will be meeting in person on Monday, April 17, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET at the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Union Station in Edison North.
Edison North (2nd Floor)

Lunch: Cash and Carry

For UI Integrity Center Steering Committee Meeting Attendees
123 West Restaurant (Hotel Lobby Level)

Hosted Breakfast for Policy Committee Meeting Attendees

Unemployment Insurance Committee and UI IB Subcommittee
Grand Hall North (1st Floor)

Hospitality Desk

through 6:30 p.m. | Early Registration Check-In: Pick up your SIDES Seminar name badge.
Grand Hall Foyer (1st Floor)

Exhibitor Set-Up

through 12:00 p.m.
Grand Hall South (1st Floor)

NASWA Policy Committee Meetings

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Hosted Lunch for Policy Committee Meeting Attendees

Unemployment Insurance and UI IB Subcommittee 
Grand Hall North ( 1st Floor)

SIDES Pre-Seminar Plenary Session: NASWA Overview

More information coming soon!
Grand Hall Ballroom (1st Floor)

Networking Break

Concurrent SIDES Pre-Seminar Breakout Session: SIDES & Exchange Overview / Who are PEOs ?

Learn about the benefits of SIDES and how each of the six exchanges work together as an integrity tool. Gain an understanding of Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) and how they operate, and how they can take advantage of the SIDES integrity tool.
Grand Hall Ballroom (1st Floor)

Concurrent SIDES Pre-Seminar Breakout Session: Fundamentals of UI - Part 1

Understanding the basics of unemployment insurance is essential to helping combat improper payments. This session will help you understand how the UI program is administered, how it is funded, who benefits, how you can protect your rate, the role of SIDES, and more.
Illinois Central (1st Floor)

Networking Break

Concurrent SIDES Pre-Seminar Breakout Session: Integrity Data Hub 101

More information coming soon! 
Illinois Central (1st Floor)

Concurrent SIDES Pre-Seminar Breakout Session: Fundamentals of UI - Part 2

A continuation of the previous session: Understanding the basics of unemployment insurance is essential to helping combat improper payments. This session will help you understand how the UI program is administered, how it is funded, who benefits, how you can protect your rate, the role of SIDES, and more.
Wabash (1st Floor)

Welcome Reception

All registered SIDES Seminar attendees are welcome to attend. 
Grand Hall South (1st Floor)

Breakfast: Cash and Carry

A buffet will be available in the 123 West Restaurant to purchase at per diem prices. Cash/Credit accepted.
123 West Restaurant (Hotel Lobby Level)

Hospitality Desk

Grand Hall Foyer (1st Floor)

Opening Plenary Session: Welcome

SIDES Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance, Presentation of the Colors, Welcome from your Emcees, NASWA Welcome, Indiana Department of Workforce Development Welcome, and USDOL Welcome and Update
Grand Hall Ballroom (1st Floor)

Plenary Session: Keynote Speaker, Larry Weaver

In this interactive and engaging presentation, keynote speaker Larry Weaver uses clean humor and show business anecdotes to illustrate the importance of maintaining a positive attitude.
Grand Hall Ballroom (1st Floor)

Networking Break

Concurrent Breakout Session: Separation Information with Promising Practices

Track: Exchanges / Promising Practices | Learn how to take advantage of the Separation Information Exchange as an integrity tool and discover other promising practices in using the exchange.
Grand Hall Ballroom (1st Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Misclassified Workers

Track: Integrity Strategies / Topics | Join in the conversation as we talk about the national implications of the misclassification of employees. Representatives from states and employers discuss their processes specific to unemployment insurance as well as coordination of other state agencies.
Edison North (2nd Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: SIDES Architecture & Security

Track: Technical Objectives | Join us for an exciting session where the architecture of the State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES), the Interstate Connection Network (ICON), and the Integrity Data Hub (IDH) will be overviewed and we discuss the security program that is in place to protect the systems and their data. We will cap the session off with valuable insights on how to prepare for an IT system security audit.
Edison South (2nd Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Deep Dive into Discharge

Track: BTQ | Join us as we dive into the facts required to make a proper determination of eligibility for unemployment when a claimant is discharged. We will cover the Federal requirements, state information, and fact-finding procedures established by states, as well as review cases to give hands-on experience from the perspective of the needed facts.
Illinois Central (1st Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Hands-On Lab | SIDES.NET

This workshop is geared toward technical individuals who desire hands-on experience working with certificates and installing the SIDES Model Connector using .NET.
Wabash (1st Floor)

Networking Break

Plenary Session: NASWA Updates and SIDES Recognitions

Join us in recognizing states and employers in their dedication to utilizing SIDES as they promote unemployment integrity.
Grand Hall Ballroom (1st Floor)

Lunch: Cash and Carry

A buffet will be available in the 123 West Restaurant to purchase at per diem prices. Cash/Credit accepted.
123 West Restaurant (Hotel Lobby Level)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Monetary & Potential Charges Rewrite & Promising Practices

Track: Exchanges / Promising Practices | Listen in as states and partners share their promising practices and their expectations for the MPC rewrite.
Grand Hall Ballroom (1st Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Integrity Data Hub & State Promising Practices

Track: Integrity Strategies / Topics | The utilization of the Integrity Data Hub (IDH) has proven to be a vital tool for State Workforce Agencies' efforts to detect and prevent UI fraud and improper payments. Join us to learn more about the Hub, its capabilities, and promising practices for states.
Edison North (2nd Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Hot Topics in IT and How They Are Being Addressed

Track: Technical Objectives | The technology stack is ever-changing at an incredible pace. Come listen in as we talk about changes we are considering for SIDES and learn about RPAs and its application to UI.
Edison South (2nd Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Deep Dive into Voluntary Quits

Track: BTQ | Join us as we dive into the facts required to make a proper determination of eligibility for unemployment when a claimant quits and why you should respond.
Illinois Central (1st Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Hands-On Lab | SIDES JAVA

This workshop is geared toward technical individuals who desire hands-on experience working with certificates and installing the SIDES Model Connector using JAVA.
Wabash (1st Floor)

Networking Break

Concurrent Breakout Session: Additional Fact-Finding & Promising Practices

Track: Exchanges / Promising Practices | More information coming soon!
Grand Hall Ballroom (1st Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Hot Fraud Topics in UI and How They Are Being Addressed

Track: Integrity Strategies / Topics | More information coming soon!
Edison North (2nd Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: SIDES Resources: Modernization Checklist, Implementing a New Exchange, ICON Implementation During Modernization

Track: Technical Objectives | More information coming soon! 
Edison South (2nd Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Remuneration & More

Track: BTQ | We will cover the Federal requirements, state information, and fact-finding procedures established by states, as well as review cases to give hands-on experience from the perspective of the needed facts.
Illinois Central (1st Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Hands-On Lab | Integrity Data Hub

In this hands-on lab, you will actively review and prioritize IDH results for potential investigation. You will use a combination of best practices and integrated IDH prioritization and scoring tools and understand how those tools can be customized to support your organization's specific needs best.
Wabash (1st Floor)

Networking Break

Plenary Session: Roundtable Discussions

More information coming soon!
Grand Hall Ballroom (1st Floor)

Day 2 Adjournment

Breakfast: Cash and Carry

A buffet will be available in the 123 West Restaurant to purchase at per diem prices. Cash/Credit accepted.
123 West Restaurant (Hotel Lobby Level)

Plenary Session: Creating Partnerships During Modernization & Connections

More information coming soon! 
Grand Hall Ballroom (1st Floor)

Networking Break

Concurrent Breakout Session: Earnings Verifications Rewrite & Promising Practices

Track: Exchanges / Promising Practices | Quickly receiving the results of a crossmatch hit is key to detecting improper payments early. Listen to how states are utilizing the Earnings Verification exchange, promising practices in bringing on the exchange, and looking forward to future updates with the Earnings Verification rewrite.
Grand Hall Ballroom (1st Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: On the Right Track to Streamlining Processes

Track: Integrity Strategies / Topics | During this session, we will get an inside perspective of the evolution of adjudication protocols by a State to better utilize SIDES and hear from an Integrated Partner the upfront efforts they practice to obtain quality information upfront that helps streamline the entire fact-finding process.
Edison North (2nd Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Project Planning & Resources

Track: Modernizing from a Business Perspective | More information coming soon!
Edison South (2nd Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: E-Response Training, Cold-Calls & Personal Connections

Track: Employer Outreach | More information coming soon!
Illinois Central (1st Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Hands-On Lab | SIDES E-Response

Gain first-hand knowledge of how an exchange works. Stop in and experience SIDES from the E-Response employers’ perspective. “Walk” through the new SI exchange to explore the flows and view the detailed questions. The NASWA SIDES Team will be on-hand, ready to guide you through the different exchanges and answer all your questions.
Wabash (1st Floor)

Networking Break

Concurrent Breakout Session: Determinations, Decisions & Promising Practices

Track: Exchanges / Promising Practices | More information coming soon!
Grand Hall Ballroom (1st Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Successful Practices for Increasing Employer Response Rates

Track: Integrity Strategies / Topics | Many states have made ongoing efforts to increase Employer responses through SIDES. Join us in looking at the different strategies states have used to increase their response rates and the steps they take to make those additional follow-ups.
Edison North (2nd Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Defining Business Rules & Requirements

Track: Modernizing from a Business Perspective | More information coming soon! 
Edison South (2nd Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Communications, Social Media & Web Presence

Track: Employer Outreach | More information coming soon!
Illinois Central (1st Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Hands-On Lab | SIDES E-Response

Gain first-hand knowledge of how an exchange works. Stop in and experience SIDES from the E-Response employers’ perspective. “Walk” through the new SI exchange to explore the flows and view the detailed questions. The NASWA SIDES Team will be on-hand, ready to guide you through the different exchanges and answer all your questions.
Wabash (1st Floor)

Lunch: Cash and Carry

A buffet will be available in the 123 West Restaurant to purchase at per diem prices. Cash/Credit accepted.
123 West Restaurant (Hotel Lobby Level)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Benefit Charges & Promising Practices

Track: Exchanges / Promising Practices | More information coming soon! 
Grand Hall Ballroom (1st Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Appeals’ Timeliness

Track: Integrity Strategies / Topics | More information coming soon! 
Edison North (2nd Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Developing Test Cases & Scenarios

Track: Modernizing from a Business Perspective Developing Test Cases & Scenarios More information coming soon!    MODERATOR Pete Shipman, Assistant UI Director, Oklahoma Employment Security Commission SPEAKERS Renee Carboni, Senior Business Analyst, UI ITSC, NASWALynsey Goins, Senior Business Analyst, UI ITSC, NASWA
Edison South (2nd Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: State-Led Employer Webinars & Employer Education Events

Track: Employer Outreach | State Workforce Agencies are often the first resource employers have in understanding how to navigate the ins and outs of Unemployment Insurance. Over the years, states have developed Outreach webinars, workshops, and trainings to assist employers in the basics of UI and how to utilize SIDES E-Response. Come listen to three states and their approach to educating employers about the UI Process.
Illinois Central (1st Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Hands-On Lab | SIDES E-Response

Gain first-hand knowledge of how an exchange works. Stop in and experience SIDES from the E-Response employers’ perspective. “Walk” through the new SI exchange to explore the flows and view the detailed questions. The NASWA SIDES Team will be on-hand, ready to guide you through the different exchanges and answer all your questions.
Wabash (1st Floor)

Networking Break

Concurrent Breakout Session: Roundtable Discussion - States

More information coming soon!
Edison North (2nd Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Roundtable Discussion - Integrated Partners

More information coming soon!
Edison South (2nd Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Roundtable Discussion - Technical

More information coming soon!
Illinois Central (1st Floor)

Concurrent Breakout Session: Hands-On Lab | Integrity Data Hub

In this hands-on lab, you will actively review and prioritize IDH results for potential investigation. You will use a combination of best practices and integrated IDH prioritization and scoring tools and understand how those tools can be customized to support your organization's specific needs best. You will also consider how new IDH resources and capabilities such as IDH Result Sorting and Filtering can be applied in your agency.
Wabash (1st Floor)

Closing Plenary Session

More information coming soon!
Grand Hall Ballroom (1st Floor)

SIDES Operations Committee Meeting

The UI SIDES Operations Committee will meet on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET  at the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Union Station in the Illinois Street Ballroom. 
Illinois Street Ballroom (2nd Floor)

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Registration

Seminar Registration

There is NO COST to attend any of the SIDES Seminar sessions.

Registration Types

  • A NASWA Member is an employee of a member state agency or NASWA staff.
  • A Government Partner is a USDOL employee, Federal Agency employee, Federal Agency contractor, Congressional staff, or Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) state agency partner employee.
  • A Non-Member | NASWA Affiliate | Sponsor is someone who is not a NASWA Member or Government Partner, as described above. This includes Employers/PEOs/TPAs, Software Providers, Vendors, conference sponsors, and NASWA Affiliates.

Registration Deadline: Monday, March 27, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. ET, or earlier if capacity is reached.

NOTE: There will be NO onsite or late registrations.

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Click "My Registration" to view, modify, transfer, or cancel your existing registration.
NOTE: To access your registration, click "Already Registered?" then use the Confirmation Number from the "Registration Confirmation" email (sent from NASWA Meetings).

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Cancellations

Cancellations

No cancellation fees will be applied.

Photography, Video, and Information Sharing Disclaimer

By attending the event, you acknowledge and agree as follows: (a) NASWA may use photographs or recordings of you at the event for social media, marketing, promotional activities and for any other lawful purpose in the ordinary course of its business; (b) due to the prevalence of mobile recording devices in today’s world, NASWA disclaims all liability for the capture of your image in any multimedia format by other attendees at the event; (c) NASWA has your permission to share your limited personal information (in this instance, limited personal information is defined as: your name, organization, title, and email address) with our conference sponsors for marketing and networking purposes limited to this specific event.

Travel Information

Hotel Information

Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Union Station

123 West Louisiana Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
United States

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Union Station located at 123 West Louisiana Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225 at a per diem rate of $127.00 per night (plus tax).

The deadline to reserve a room is Monday, March 27, 2023

 

NOTE: To receive the per diem rate of $127.00, please set your arrival and departure dates for any time between April 16, 2023, through April 22, 2023.

Additional rooms have been added to our block to accommodate increased attendance. Guests may need to click on the accessible icon in the reservation link when making a reservation to access all available rooms. 

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Parking

  • Self-parking is located directly across the street from the hotel at Pan Am Plaza's underground parking garage, with a rate of $28 for overnight parking. (These facilities are independently owned and operated)
  • Valet service is available at the hotel for $35 for "day" parking and $45 for overnight guests. 

Travel Reimbursement - STATES ONLY

NASWA will provide up to $2,000.00 to each participating state to help cover travel costs. Allowable travel costs include transportation, hotel lodging, per diem costs (consistent with the General Services Administration schedule or the state’s out-of-state per diem requirements, whichever is less), and minor incidental costs like parking. NASWA will reimburse states only for accommodations on the nights of April 17– 20, 2023.

After the seminar and upon receipt and approval of a single invoice summarizing travel costs incurred, NASWA will issue one reimbursement check per state for all participants from that state. The invoice to NASWA should include the name of the attendees, total travel expenses paid per attendee, the total requested reimbursement amount, and copies of all corresponding receipts to support the reimbursement, as required by the state’s travel policy.

The invoice and documentation, including mailing instructions for the check (attention of individual or department, and address), must be scanned and emailed to accounting@naswa.org. Each attending state should submit its invoice no later than July 31, 2023. NASWA will not honor invoices submitted after July 31, 2023.

TEN 12-22 - 2023 Unemployment Insurance (UI) State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) Seminar, has been added to the ETA Advisory database and is now available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/advisories/ten-12-22.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Please view the sponsorship/exhibition opportunities below, then select the "Sign Up" button to sign up as a sponsor. Send your questions to NASWA-Meetings@naswa.org.

Conference Attendance Registration:

  • Staff from your organization attending the conference should register as "Non-Members" by going to the "Registration" tab above.

  • After completing the sponsorship/exhibition registration, you and/or your company representatives must still register to attend the conference. The conference registration is a separate, standalone registration from the sponsorship/exhibition registration.            

Payment Deadline

Payment is due no later than March 6, 2023​​​​​​. If payment is not received by March 6, 2023, any signed sponsorship agreements are null and void.

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Cancellation and Refund Policy

Receipt of your signed Sponsorship / Exhibition Agreement is a commitment to sponsor/exhibit at the Event. Therefore, notification of sponsorship/exhibition cancellation must be submitted in writing to NASWA and the Sponsor is required to pay its sponsorship as outlined below:

  • For sponsorship/exhibition cancellations received by NASWA on or before March 6, 2023, the Sponsor will be responsible for 50% of the total sponsorship payment.
  • For sponsorship/exhibition cancellations received by NASWA after March 6, 2023, the Sponsor will be responsible for 100% of the total sponsorship payment.

If sponsoring promotional items, once this Agreement is signed and the item is in production, there shall be no refunds.

Content Deadline

  • Company description, logo, and website URL should be submitted during registration or sent to NASWA-Meetings@naswa.org as soon as possible.

A la Carte Items  

  • Exhibit Table - (one 6' exhibit table and two chairs) Limited availability - $750.00

  • Attendee List (Pre-conference) - $750.00

  • Photo Studio Sponsorship* - $1,000.00

    • Face-to-face interaction with conference attendees during photo booth hours, i.e. during the Welcome Reception. Option to send a professional headshot, provided by NASWA Photographer, to conference attendees; option to provide branded handout*; branded photo studio signage.

  • Keynote Speaker Sponsorship - $3,500.00

    • Sponsorship of the keynote speaker and logo in the event program next to the keynote's biography.

 

*Price listed is for sponsorship only. Purchase of item(s) is sponsor's responsibility. All items are subject to availability at the time of the request.

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How do I cancel my registration?

In the Registration Confirmation email you received from NASWA Meetings after registering for the conference, follow the instructions to modify your registration. You'll need your confirmation number and the email address used to complete the registration to access your registration. Click, "Cancel Registration" and follow the instructions to complete your cancellation.

If you do not have your confirmation email, please contact NASWA-Meetings@naswa.org to request a duplicate.

How do I transfer my registration to someone else?

In the Registration Confirmation email you received from NASWA Meetings after registering for the conference, follow the instructions to modify your registration. You'll need your confirmation number and the email address used to complete the registration to access your registration. Click, "Transfer Registration" and follow the instructions to substitute an attendee. 

If you do not have your Registration Confirmation email, please contact NASWA-Meetings@naswa.org to request a duplicate.

How can I download a copy of my registration invoice/receipt?

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If you do not have your confirmation email, please contact NASWA-Meetings@naswa.org to request a duplicate.

What are the cancellation and refund policies?

There is no cost to attend this event, therefore no cancellation fees will be applied.

Are meals provided at the SIDES Seminar?

Meals are not provided at the 2023 SIDES Seminar. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase at the hotel at per diem rates.

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