St. Louis · 2026
Argos X
in Action
One day, in one room, with the people who build Argos. Navigate, build, analyze, and visualize in the modern Argos X experience — hands on your own keyboard, start to finish.
Oct.11.26
Date
Sunday, October 11
2026
Time
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Breakfast and lunch included
Venue
Hilton St. Louis
at the Ballpark
1 South Broadway
Format
Hands-on workshop
Bring a laptop · All skill levels
The session
Argos X in Action
Discover the next evolution of Argos in a hands-on session built around the new capabilities in Argos X.
Designed for users of all skill levels, this course helps you learn how to navigate, build, analyze, and visualize data using the modern Argos X experience. Through guided exercises and practical examples, you’ll see how Argos X simplifies reporting and puts more interactive, flexible, and intuitive data exploration tools in your hands.
Whether you’re a longtime Argos power user or just getting started, you’ll leave with practical skills and real-world techniques for taking full advantage of the modern Argos X platform.
What you’ll cover
Eight things you’ll
be able to do by 5 PM
Basics and navigation
Get oriented in the Argos X interface and find your way around fast.
Dashboard Designer
Build modern dashboards that people actually want to open.
Explore Data
Answer ad hoc questions yourself, without filing a report request.
Pivot Mode
Slice, group, and re-cut a data set interactively as the question changes.
Argos Data Agent
An introduction to AI-assisted capabilities and what they can do for you.
Charting and visualization
Modern chart types, and choosing the one that tells the truth clearly.
Designing for your users
Tips and best practices to make the dashboard experience friendly for your end users
Broader campus access
Strategies for getting data into more hands without losing control of it.
The day
How October 11 runs
Doors open at 8:00 with breakfast. Everything is included — you just need a laptop.
8:00 – 9:00 AM
1 hour
Registration and breakfast
Check in, grab coffee, and meet the people you'll be sitting next to all day.
9:00 – 9:30 AM
30 minutes
Technical set up
Get connected and confirm your environment is ready before the exercises begin.
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
2 hours 30 minutes
Part I
Argos X fundamentals — navigation, Dashboard Designer, and building your first modern dashboard.
12:00 – 12:45 PM
45 minutes
Lunch
Provided on site.
12:45 – 4:30 PM
3 hours 45 minutes
Part II
Explore Data, Pivot Mode, the Argos Data Agent, charting, and strategies for widening data access on your campus.
Your instructors
Who you’ll spend the day with
Missy Adkison
Senior Professional Services Consultant
Missy joined Evisions in January 2022 after nearly 28 years at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, where she retired as Emerita Data & Intelligence Architect. There she was the IPEDS Keyholder in Institutional Research, MAPS administrator, primary developer and support for Argos, IntelleCheck and FormFusion, and lead for other BI and reporting tools. She now puts that understanding of higher education, institutional data, Evisions products and Banner to work fostering client success. She holds a BS in Management Information Systems and an MS in Information and Communication Sciences, both from Ball State. Outside work she enjoys trying new eateries with her husband, a good crime or action show, and time with family and friends.
Vicki Wayne
Senior Industry Consultant
Vicki has been with Evisions since July 2012 and is based in Las Vegas. Alongside her Banner expertise she is a certified Project Management Professional, and she brings more than 25 years in higher education across both public and private institutions, working with a wide range of reporting and analytics tools. She graduated from Purdue University in 2002 with a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, and received her Master’s in Information Systems Management from Keller Graduate School in 2006. Outside of work, Vicki enjoys crafting, reading, and spending time at home with her husband and two dogs.
Registration
Save your seat
Seats are limited and registration closes when the room is full. Register below — you’ll get a confirmation email with everything you need before October 11.
Where to stay
Hilton St. Louis
at the Ballpark
1 South Broadway
St. Louis, Missouri 63102
Group room rate
$217 + 18.93% tax
Self-parking
$44 / day
Valet parking
$50 / day
Attendee parking discount
10% off
Group rate ends September 19, 2026
Questions about St. Louis?
Our events team can help with registration, accessibility needs, or anything else about the day.
Argos X in Action — St. Louis
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark