Networking Opportunities

Networking at AIMW26

Even more important than what you learn at AIMW26 is who you meet! Having a strong network of like-minded colleagues from similar institutions across the country aids professional effectiveness, innovation, and satisfaction. Find the people who want to share ideas and challenges that you are experiencing.

AIMW26 has many opportunities to meet new colleagues. Look for:

• Special Interest Group meetings
• Assembly meetings
• Attendee directory in the conference app
• Open forums
• Meals and receptions
• Badge ribbons
• AAIM Member Center in the Exhibit Hall

Before You Go

Planning on staying at a conference hotel, like the Hyatt Regency Seattle, offers opportunities to bump into colleagues & meet up between conference sessions. Visit the Hotel & Travel page for more information.

Doing a little research before arriving in Seattle can make it easier to connect with speakers and attendees during the conference. Download the conference app to find the speaker schedule and a list of attendees.

Preparing your schedule in advance makes it easier to share priorities with attendees you meet and make connections over shared interests and activities.

Creating and practicing an elevator pitch will help you feel comfortable introducing yourself and sharing professional details when you meet someone for the first time.

While at the Conference

Attend breaks, receptions, and meals for a great opportunity to meet new people.

Make introductions to the people around you; if you’re in the same workshop, you probably already have something in common!

Connect with your peers – while business cards never hurt, using the conference app to exchange information makes it less likely for email addresses to get lost.

Look around for someone standing alone and introduce yourself; when standing in a group, be sure to leave a space open for others to join.

After the Conference

Update your CV or resume with presentations, meeting attendance, and/or volunteer activities, making sure to highlight your conference achievements.

Share presentations and key takeaways with colleagues at your home institution.

Reach out to new connections by sending follow-up emails or connecting on social media platforms.

Get involved with the Alliance by reading and commenting in our online communities or by volunteering your time and expertise.