AGENDA September Alaska Writers Guild/ SCBIW Annual Conference
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September 19—Crowne Plaza Hotel, Anchorage: Two full days of breakouts, keynotes, and panels, plus optional intensives, manuscript reviews, a juried illustrator portfolio display, and of course a Saturday children’s literature rack in association with the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. alaskawritersguild.com
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September 20-25—Fairbanks: Scientific objectives of the proposed CCEMD include magnetic storms, auroral and magnetospheric substorms, dayside and tail magnetic reconnections, and new results of the MMS mission. chapman.agu.org/magnetospheric
September 24-25—Hilton Anchorage, Anchorage: Meet more than two hundred human resources professionals, office managers and administrators, directors, and adult educators representing both public and private industry. This event will bring professionals from around the state to learn more about their responsibilities as HR Professionals. alaska.shrm.org
University Economic Development Association Summit
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September 27-30—Hilton Anchorage: As the pinnacle of economic development, universities provide the resources, talent, and innovation necessary to drive the modern creative economy. The summit will gather more than two hundred individuals from the industry, including college and university presidents and deans, state and federal grant administrators, workforce development directors, and university and college faculty and students. universityeda.org/annual-summit/annualsummit-2015
2015 Arctic Energy Summit
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September 28-30—Carlson Center, Fairbanks: The theme is “Security and Affordability for a Resilient North.” The 2015 Summit Tracks are: prudent exploration and production of oil and gas; renewable energy development and energy efficiency; power and heat in remote communities. arcticenergysummit.institutenorth.org
Alaska Fire Conference
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September 28-October 3—Seward: Includes training, workshops, lectures, and a firefighter competition. The 2015 theme is “Passing the Torch.” alaskafireconference.com
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IEDC Annual Conference
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September 21-24—Anchorage: The Congress includes critical market assessments, the latest information from key industry players, and information on key issues impacting Alaska’s energy future. alaskaoilandgascongress.com
Alaska State HR Conference
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September 30-October 3—Cordova: This year’s conference theme is “Joining Forces: Museums, Communities & Collaboration.” It will explore how partnerships bolster advocacy efforts, inform exhibit development, and complement outreach activities. museumsalaska.org
Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Convention
October 4-7—Anchorage: The annual conference of the International Economic Development Council. Join economic developers from around the world to discuss the most important issues in economic development today: “Foundational Transformations: Creating Future Growth & Prosperity.” iedcevents.org/AnnualConference
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October 1-10—Land’s End, Homer: Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Alaska Recreation & Park Association as well as participate in the organization’s annual conference. alaskarpa.org
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October 12-14—Anchorage: Events include keynote speakers and training sessions. alaskahousing-homeless.org/conference
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October 12-16—Anchorage: This is the annual conference of the Alaska Association of Harbormasters & Port Administrators. alaskaharbors.org
Alaska Chamber Policy Forum and Conference
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October 13-14—Fairbanks: Open to the public, the Alaska Chamber’s Annual Conference is the state’s premier business conference. Traditionally held in the fall, the Conference draws 200-225 attendees
November 11-14—AGC of Alaska is a non-profit construction trade association dedicated to improving the professional standards of the construction industry. agcak.org
AAMC Conference
AAHPA Annual Conference
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November 8-10—Hilton Anchorage, Anchorage: This conference features nationally renowned speakers from the peer movement, as well as local presenters who offer workshops about innovative projects and inspiring models of recovery and wellness for all. akpeersupport.org
Associated General Contractors of Alaska Annual Conference
October 8-10— Anchorage: A continuing medical education conference put on by the Alaska Academy of Physician Assistants, providing up to 25 CMEs. akapa.org
Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness Conference
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October 26-29—Dena’ina Center, Anchorage: The conference provides a mix of education and networking, along with more than seventy exhibit booths. It also provides ample opportunities to learn about the latest best practices, innovations, and technology concerning utilities. nwppa.org
Alaska Peer Partnership Conference
All-Alaska Medical Conference
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October 23-25—Sitka: Biennial conference for teachers of math and science of all grade levels. This year’s theme is “Navigating the Tides of Change.” amsc2015.org
NWPPA/APA Alaska Electric Utility Conference
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October 5-8—Juneau: The 2015 “In Your Wildest Dreams” ATIA convention is for Alaska’s tourism industry leaders with delegates from tour operators, wholesalers, Alaska vendors, destination marketing organizations, and elected officials. alaskatia.org
Alaska Recreation & Park Association Conference
October 22-24—BP Energy Center, Anchorage: The National Association of Social Workers Alaska Chapter is an organization for professional social workers with close to 500 members in Alaska and 150,000 members in the Unites States and abroad. naswak.org/nasw-ak-conference
Alaska Math and Science Conference
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Alaska Travel Industry Association Convention & Trade Show
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October 15-17—Dena’ina Center, Anchorage: Annual gathering of Alaska Native peoples to discuss current news and events on a state, national, and international level. nativefederation.org
NASW Alaska Chapter Conference
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Alaska Oil & Gas Congress
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Museums Alaska Annual Conference
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Chapman Conference on Magnetospheric Dynamics
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September 30—Dena’ina Center, Anchorage: Come honor the top ranked Alaska companies by revenue at our annual luncheon. Get tickets online, last year’s event sold out early. akbizmag.com
and features keynote speakers, panel discussions, and breakout sessions on issues of statewide concern to Alaska business. alaskachamber.com
November 15-16—Anchorage: The Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks is an organization that focuses on providing educational training and mentoring and professional growth opportunities. alaskaclerks.org
Annual Local Government Conference
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November 16-20—Anchorage: The Alaska Municipal League is a voluntary, nonprofit, nonpartisan, statewide organization of 162 cities, boroughs, and unified municipalities, representing over 97 percent of Alaska’s residents. akml.org
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