Networking & Special Events: NAAEE 2023

Love those hallway conversations at an in-person conference? We’re working hard to bring that spirit to the virtual setting. Here are some of the networking opportunities that will happen throughout the two-week Annual Conference and Research Symposium.

View preliminary schedule of group meetings and networking events

Chat

Chat with individual attendees or all attendees on the conference platform.
Use our conference Slack channel to start your own discussion topic and add thoughts to others.
Join the fun in Speed Networking sessions.

Meet

Attend an eePRO Group to connect about similar EE interests.
Meet with affinity groups.
Participate in scheduled group discussions during our networking hour.

Party

Meet exhibitors, join contests, win prizes, and pick up cocktail and mocktail recipes during the Exhibits Party!
Host or attend an in-person keynote watch party.

Speed Networking

Speed networking is a fun way to make new connections through brief, one-on-one, targeted exchanges.

Invitations will be sent to those who indicate their interest during the conference registration process. Register by October 1 to be included.

Add these dates to your calendar:
Wednesday, October 11 and Monday, October 16
4:30–5:15 PM EDT

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Affinity Group Meetings

All registrants who identify as members are welcome to attend these Affinity Group meetings to connect with and support each other.

All times are Eastern Daylight Time. The schedule is subject to change; this list will be kept up to date. Meetings will be held live through the conference platform.

Environmental Professionals of Color (EPOC) Annual Meeting
Monday, October 9, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

Natural Start Graduate Student Network
Tuesday, October 10, 2:00–3:00 PM

Queer Environmental Educators Network (QEEN) Affinity Space
Tuesday, October 10, 5:30–7:00 PM

eePRO Group Meetings

All registrants are welcome to attend eePRO Group meetings. Come meet others who share your interests!

All times are Eastern Daylight Time. The schedule is subject to change; this list will be kept up to date. Meetings will be held live through the conference platform.

Sustainable Cities and Communities
Monday, October 9, 12:30–1:30 PM

K–12 EE
Monday, October 9, 2:00–3:00 PM

Spirituality and EE
Monday, October 9, 2:00–3:00 PM

Connecting to Nature
Tuesday, October 10, 12:30–1:30 PM

Global EE
Wednesday, October 11, 10:00–11:00 AM

Higher Education
Friday, October 13, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

Early Childhood EE
Friday, October 13, 4:00–5:00 PM