We're excited to announce and highlight some #2023APPAM conference activities! These events are taking place Wednesday, November 8 - Saturday, November 11 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Check out the activities and events below. If you have any questions, please email conferencesupport@appam.org.
APPAM members and conference attendees are invited to attend one of our 2023 APPAM Communities gatherings! These get-togethers focus on shared interests or experiences, including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, geographical location, methodology, innovative research topic, or research approach. The one-hour gatherings below are open to all conference attendees. More information can be found in the online program. You can learn about our yearlong Communities here.
All gatherings are in US Eastern Time and will take place in Grand Hall A on the Exhibit Level.
NEW in 2023! The longstanding APPAM PhD Program Fair will add a new component! APPAM is excited to welcome local and out-of-town employers to join our inaugural Career Fair on Friday, November 10 from 1:00 - 3:00pm in Grand Hall East on the Exhibit Level.
Interested in a PhD? Meet with PhD Program representatives to learn about the differences between programs, what being a PhD student is like, what courses a particular program offers, and what kinds of benefits and services are offered to students.
Entering the job market soon? Meet with potential employers to learn about how to prepare for the job market, what to expect from the interview & hiring process, typical hiring timelines, job opportunities & requirements, and much more.
Student & job seeker registration is free but required to attend and will be available on the main conference registration form, which is now open.
Interested in hosting a PhD or Employer table? This year only, we are excited to offer complimentary tables on a first come, first served basis. Please sign up below.
A map of the Career and PhD Program Fair will be available in early fall 2023.
For more details on the events and the full conference schedule will be available in the Online Program in late July 2023. All events will take place in US Eastern Time.
Headed to the Exhibit Hall? Check out the latest map!
Wednesday, November 8
First-Timers Session: General Attendees
Grand Hall East - Exhibit Level
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, November 9
Wellness Session: Fun Run & Walk
Location TBD
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Headshot Lounge
APPAM Exhibits - Grand Hall West - Exhibit Level
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Membership & Awards Lunch
Regency VII - Ballroom Level
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Presidential Happy Hour
Regency V + VI - Ballroom Level
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Presidential Address
Regency VII - Ballroom Level
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Meet-Up (Invite Only)
Location TBD
7:15 pm - 8:15pm
Mentor Meet-Up (invite only)
Location TBD
7:15pm - 8:15pm
Affiliate Receptions
Various
7:15 pm - 9:15pm
Friday, November 10
Wellness Session: HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)
Location TBD
7:30am - 8:00am
Headshot Lounge
APPAM Exhibits - Grand Hall West - Exhibit Level
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Equity & Inclusion Fellows Luncheon (Invite Only)
Regency V - Ballroom Level
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
PhD Program & Employer Fair
Grand Hall East - Exhibit Level
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Poster Reception
APPAM Exhibits - Grand Hall West - Exhibit Level
5:00pm - 6:30pm
APPAM Communities Happy Hour
Location TBD
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Student Mixer
Location TBD
6:30pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 11
Headshot Lounge
APPAM Exhibits - Grand Hall West - Exhibit Level
8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Poster Luncheon
APPAM Exhibits - Grand Hall West - Exhibit Level
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
The Student Hub will be located near the APPAM Exhibit Hall and Registration on the Exhibit Level of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. This is a space for students to network, recharge, or get work done in between sessions. Student Resource Sessions and Student Research Sessions will take place in separate meeting rooms.
Thanks to our partial Student Hub sponsors, University of Maryland, Baltimore County and EdChoice!
Wednesday, November 8
First-Timers Session: Students
Grand Hall East - Exhibit Level
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday, November 9
Student Hub Open Hours
Grand Hall Foyer - Exhibit Level
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Student Resource Session: Job Market Roundtable
Vinings - Atlanta Conference Level
1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Friday, November 10
Student Hub Open Hours
Grand Hall Foyer - Exhibit Level
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
PhD Program & Employer Fair
Grand Hall West - Exhibit Level
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Undergrad & Masters Student Seminar: Paths in Policy and How to Get There
Regency V - Ballroom Level
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Student Resource Session: Meet with a Policy Expert
Dunwoody - Atlanta Conference Level
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Student Mixer
Grand Hall East - Exhibit Level
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 11
Student Hub Open Hours
Grand Hall Foyer - Exhibit Level
8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Student Resource Session: Navigating Publication, Co-Authorship, and the Peer-Review Process as a Student
Vinings - Atlanta Conference Level
8:30 am - 10:00 am
APPAM’s 2023 Equity & Inclusion Fellows have planned high quality sessions for #2023APPAM. More information on these session will be available in the Online Program in late July 2023.
In addition to these sessions & lunch meetups, there are various other Equity & Inclusion events throughout the conference. There will be two informal BYOLunch Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Lunch Meet-Ups on Thursday and Saturday for past and current fellows.
Thursday, November 9
Equity & Inclusion Fellows Research Session: Topic TBD
Vinings - Atlanta Conference Level
10:15 - 11:45 am
Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Informal Lunch Meet-Up
Grand Hall A - Exhibit Level
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Reception Meet-Up (Invite Only)
Grand Hall A - Exhibit Level
7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Friday, November 10
Equity & Inclusion Fellows Research Session: Topic TBD
Vinnings - Atlanta Conference Level
10:15 - 11:45 am
Equity & Inclusion Fellows Formal Awards Luncheon (Invite Only)
Regency V - Ballroom Level
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Saturday, November 11
Equity & Inclusion Fellows Research Session: Topic TBD
Vinings - Atlanta Conference Level
10:15 - 11:45 am
Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Informal Lunch Meet-Up
Grand Hall A - Exhibit Level
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Morning wellness sessions will be held on Thursday and Friday this November. These events are complimentary for conference attendees, but space is limited and separate registration is required.
Wellness registration is now open through November 3, or until classes are sold out. Signup at the link below.
Thursday, November 9
Wellness Session: Fun Run & Walk (Outside, weather permitting)
Location TBD
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Friday, November 10
Wellness Session: HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)
Location TBD
7:30 am - 8:00 am
Questions about conference activities? Please contact conferencesupport@appam.org.