Bridge Local 2026 Topeka, KS

May 5, 2026

The Softdocs Conference in Topeka, KS

We are bringing Bridge to you! Join us in the beautiful capital of Kansas on May 5, 2026 for a full-day of case studies, product deep dives, networking sessions, and group roundtables. Join Softdocs technical experts, users from other schools and government agencies, and special guests.

Agenda

Day 1: May 5

9:00 AM

☕ Check-in and Coffee Hour

Kickstart the day with a continental breakfast, plenty of caffeine, and an informal meet-and-greet with peers and the Softdocs team.

10:00 AM

Welcome

Introductions, agenda, and housekeeping.

10:15 AM

From Paper to Process: Our Softdocs Transformation

Our journey with Softdocs shares how North Central Missouri College evaluated, implemented, and scaled document management and workflow automation to reduce manual processes, improve cross-department efficiency, and create a more sustainable digital campus.

Brandon Mysliwiec
Brandon Mysliwiec Database Administrator NorthCentral Missouri College
11:00 AM

KSBN's Journey with Etrieve

Adrian Guerrero shows the strategic value of Etrieve Forms and Workflow in the Kansas State Board of Nursing.

Adrian Guerrero
Adrian Guerrero Director of Operations Kansas State Board of Nursing
11:45 AM

🥪 Networking Lunch

12:30 PM

Softdocs Roadmap

Get an insider preview of major announcements and new, customer-requested features coming in 2026 and beyond. Review all of the recent updates, see new features in action, and discuss what's most important to your organization.

Scott Craig
Scott Craig Chief Product & Strategy Officer Softdocs
1:00 PM

Hidden Gems of Etrieve

Robert will lead a lively interactive session that combines demonstrations of tips, tricks, secrets, and shortcuts of Etrieve with a group exchange on solving common process challenges.

Robert Gunning
Robert Gunning Manager of Professional Services Softdocs
2:30 PM

🍪 Networking Break

Enjoy refreshments as we stretch our legs and chat with colleagues and peers.

3:00 PM

Roundtable Discussion and Wrap-Up

We'll break down the day's discussion and open the floor for questions to the Softdocs team. Moderated by Lisa Spry.

Lisa Spry
Lisa Spry State & Local Government Account Executive Softdocs
4:00 PM

Day Concludes

Day 2: May 6 (Customer-Only Training)

9:00 AM

Workshop: Become a Black Belt in Form Building

Become an expert in the new Etrieve Forms Builder. Learn how to:

  • Build ADA-compliant forms with a drag-and-drop interface
  • Apply logic to the fields
  • Integrate with external data sources to populate dropdowns and other fields
  • Use form submissions to kick off approval workflows and other automated processes

After three hours, you'll dazzle your colleagues with next-level form building and process automation skills. The session will be led by the inimitable Robert Gunning, Softdocs veteran and friend to all customers.

Open to all customers at an additional charge.

Robert Gunning
Robert Gunning Manager of Professional Services Softdocs

Can't Make It? Join Us in Another City

Augusta, GA
Columbia County Schools
March 19
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Topeka, KS
Cyrus Hotel
May 5
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Bristol, RI
Roger Williams University
June 9
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Elon, NC
Elon University
June 18
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Philadelphia, PA
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Chicago, IL
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Boston, MA
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Atlanta, GA
Hyatt Perimeter, Atlanta, GA
October 14
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Los Angeles, CA
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Sacramento, CA
November 2026
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Venue

Cyrus Hotel

920 S Kansas Ave Topeka, KS 66612 See on Google Maps

This stylish, contemporary hotel in downtown Topeka greets locals and visitors alike with open arms, warm beds, and big smiles. Named in honor of Cyrus K Holliday, a hero of the Civil War and a pioneer of the Transcontinental Railroad, Cyrus Hotel sits near Evergy Plaza and the Kansas State Capitol.

Register for Bridge Local in Topeka, KS

Topeka

Thank you for your interest in Bridge Local! We look forward to hosting you in Augusta.

  • Each attendee must register individually
  • There is no limit to how many people from your organization can attend
  • Please use your organizational email address (.edu, .org, .gov, etc)

The training is only available to active Softdocs customers.

Need to pay by check?

If you would like to pay by check, please email bridge@softdocs.com with your name, title, email address, school or district, and whether you want a workshop added. We'll coordinate from there.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are a Softdocs customer, we welcome Etrieve system administrators, business analysts, IT leaders, and departmental management that oversees organizational processes. We expect technical discussions. Familiarity with the Etrieve platform will ensure a rewarding and profitable experience.

If you are not yet a Softdocs customer, we welcome you as well and recommend, at a minimum, the morning sessions to hear customer stories and get an inside look at our roadmap. If you are already in discussions with Softdocs, please contact your Account Executive. If you are not yet in discussion with Softdocs, please contact us and let's chat.

Bridge Local is hosted by a full Softdocs team. Each event will vary slightly in which individuals attend, but on the whole, you can expect:

  • Softdocs executives
  • Your organization's assigned Customer Success Manager
  • Product leadership and product management
  • Services and support
  • Sales and marketing