Social Events

 Sunday, Oct. 24
12:00-1:00pm New Members and 1st Time Attendee’s Brunch
New ASIS&T members and first-time attendees will receive special invitations to the Newcomer’s Brunch. To make the conference experience more enjoyable, guests will get a preview of ASIS&T meetings and be able to make contacts at the start of the meeting .

 
7:00-8:30pm
 Welcome Reception
Enjoy delicious hors d'oeurves and drinks with your colleagues as ASIS&T welcomes you to its 73rd Annual Meeting!  

Special Interest Groups and Chapters will be represented, giving members and potential members a fun opportunity to share ideas and get acquainted.  

 
 Monday, Oct. 25
6:00-9:00pm Presidents and Posters Reception
Visit with friends - old and new - at this John Wiley & Sons sponsored gala.  Interact with meeting attendees, Poster authors, and learn the winners of the Best Paper and Best Poster Awards from the AM Committee. 
 
8:00-10:00pm International Reception
Our special thank you to recognize those from other countries who help make the meeting a success. Meet the winner of the International Paper Competition and past winners who are at the conference.

Contribute to the silent auction by bringing international items that can be auctioned. These can be given to anyone from SIG III for the auction. All proceeds go to the SIG III InfoShare program to sponsor international members from developing countries.

 
 Tuesday, Oct. 26
12:00-2:00pm Awards Luncheon
Join us to celebrate the major accomplishments in the field of information science as ASIS&T bestows its prestigious Annual Awards at the Annual Luncheon.  One ticket to the luncheon is included with all full conference registrations (including full conference student registrations); additional tickets may be purchased at ASIS&T registration.

 
6:00-7:30pm Alumni Reception
Academic institutions share the sponsorship for this informal opportunity to renew relationships with faculty, colleagues, classmates, staff and others. If your school would like to participate, please register with this form.

 
8:00-10:00pm SIG CON
 Come see the lighter side of ASIS&T! Don’t miss this opportunity to see ASIS&T members have fun with information science through parody and satire.

 


Schedule is subject to change