Networking Events

Join fellow PAA 2026 attendees for these events throughout the meeting. 

Hispanic Research Breakfast

Thursday, May 7, 7:00am CT

This event is designed to facilitate relationships between those studying Hispanic populations and/or racial and ethnic equity. Participants will have ample opportunity to engage in informal discussions with both their peers and mentors. Add it to your registration!

Applied Demography Lunch

Applied Demographers Lunch (advance registration required)
12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
Landmark 2 - Marriott St. Louis Grand
Keynote Speaker: Ness Sandoval, Professor, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, Saint Louis University

Other Networking Receptions

Opening Welcome Mixer

Wednesday, May 6, 6:00pm
You can't miss the kick-off Welcome Mixer! Enjoy some snacks while you meet and mingle with colleagues and exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall. Make sure to stick around for the popular Karaoke Night event. Come for the cohorts, stay for the chorus! 🎵

The mixer will have informal spots set up for the first hour to help people connect and get conversations started. Whether it’s your first PAA or your fifteenth, we hope you’ll stop by and say hello. You’ll find areas for:

  • Students
  • Postdocs
  • First-time attendees
  • Ask the NIH Staff
  • Chat with Past PAA Presidents (in the PAA booth)

These are all relaxed, drop-in spaces—no formal program, just a chance to meet people, ask questions, and connect with colleagues. We’d love to see you there. The tables will be in the back of the Exhibit Hall. Just look for the signs at the mixer and join as you wish!


Postdocs Meet Up

At the PAA opening night welcome mixer, we will be gathering postdocs for networking and information exchange across institutions. Stop by the Postdoc banner and table. We will have a signup list, to join a Demography Postdoc Listserv, and we will be collecting ideas of what you would like to see PAA provide, to better serve you at your career stage. We hope to see you there!


Early Career Meet Up

Wednesday, May 6, 4:30pm 
Invite Only. The Early Career Meet up will take place just before Wednesday’s Welcome Mixer to meet with other early career attendees. Registered Early Career scholars, keep an eye on your e-mail – all early career attendees will receive an invitation. The event will feature light snacks and lots of good conversation.


LGBTQIA+ Reception

Thursday, May 7, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join fellow LGBTQIA+ demographers and researchers for a fun, casual reception where you can meet new people and connect with colleagues. Cash bar.


DEI Committee Reception

Friday, May 8, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Come together with fellow demographers for a relaxed, informal reception—an easy way to meet new faces and reconnect with colleagues. Cash bar.

Applied Demography Reception 

Friday, May 8, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join your fellow applied demographers for a casual get-together to meet new people and connect with colleagues. 
America's Center 230 Foyer - 2nd Floor

For the full list of events, browse the program.

Wednesday, May 6

Welcome Mixer


Thursday, May 7

Hispanic Research Breakfast
Applied Demographers' Lunch
LBGTQIA+ Reception

Friday, May 8

Applied Demographers' Reception 
DEI Reception