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.