Some of the best memories that we have from past IACs don’t come from workshops and sessions, but rather from the social activities that allow us to build meaningful connections with our colleagues and explore the city. So make sure to check out the activities we have planned.
First Timers’ Orientation & Dinners
- Wednesday, March 29, 2023
- Orientation: 5:30pm – 6:00pm CDT, Location: Treme room at Intercontinental
- Dinners: Reservations for 7:30pm CDT and later. Location: various restaurants
We’ve all been first timers’ at one time or another and it can be a little intimidating to walk into a room full of strangers for the first time. If this is your first time attending an IAC in-person, attending our first timers’ orientation and dinners on Wednesday is a great way to meet some friendly faces before the main conference begins. Get all the details on these events and mark your calendar.
Welcome Reception
- Wednesday, March 29, 2023
- 6:00pm – 8:00pm CDT
- Location: Frenchman room at Intercontinental
The Welcome Reception is the official kick-off to the main conference. It’s your first chance to reconnect with friends and acquaintances that you’ve only seen on the other side of a computer screen for the last 3 years and to meet some new faces.
IAC Walk and Run
- Thursday, March 30, 2023
- 7:30am – 8:30am CDT
- Location: Meet at the Main Entrance of the InterContinental Hotel
Our annual tradition of a 2-mile walk and a 3-mile run is continuing. Join your fellow conference attendees on Thursday morning for some fresh air and physical activity to get the first day of the conference off to a wonderful start. We will meet in front of the main entrance of the hotel at 7:20am and will depart at 7:30am. Don’t worry – we’ll be back with enough time for you to freshen up before our conference chairs take the stage for the first time at 9:00am.
Poster Night
- Thursday, March 30, 2023
- 6:00pm – 8:00pm CDT
- Location: Frenchman room at Intercontinental
After you’ve spent the first day of the main conference listening to our lineup of amazing presenters and getting inspired about your work, keep that energy going by coming to Poster Night. Check out what your peers have been working on and see what new ideas it might spark for you.
Game Night
- Friday, March 31, 2023
- 7:00pm CDT – late CDT
- Location: Melpomene room at Intercontinental
Another annual tradition is back. Come join your fellow conference attendees for a night of friendly competition on Friday evening from 7:00pm onwards. A selection of games will be provided and if you have a game that you would like to share with the community, please bring it along.
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Karaoke Night
- Friday, March 31, 2023
- 8:30pm CDT – late CDT
- Location: Poydras, 3rd Floor at Intercontinental
