June 23-25, 2025 - Event Overview

Day 1: June 23

  • 8:00 – 9:00 AM: Registration & Breakfast
  • 9:00 – 10:00 AM: Opening Keynote Session
  • 10:00 – 10:30 AM: Coffee Break
  • 10:30 – 12:00 PM: Breakout Session 1
  • 12:00 – 2:00 PM: Mayor’s Welcome to St. Paul, Lunch – Poster Presentations & Expo
  • 2:00 – 3:30 PM: Breakout Session 2
  • 3:30 – 4:00 PM: Stretch Break
  • 4:00 – 5:00 PM: Business Meeting
  • 4:30 – 7:00 PM: Cocktail hour + Reception; Poster Awards Announced; Evening Networking, Authors’ & Committee Info Tables

Day 2: June 24

  • 8:00 – 8:30 AM: Breakfast & Morning Networking
  • 8:30 – 9:30 AM: Breakout Session 3
  • 9:30 – 10:00 AM: Coffee Break
  • 10:00 – 11:30 AM: Breakout Session 4
  • 11:30 – 5:00 PM: Lunch and Field Trips (various locations/activities)
  • 5:30 – 7:00 PM: Evening Social – informal interest group meet-ups

Day 3: June 25

  • 8:00 – 8:30 AM: Breakfast & Morning Networking
  • 8:30 – 9:30 AM: Breakout Session 5
  • 9:30 – 9:45 AM: Coffee Break
  • 9:45 – 11:15 AM: Breakout Session 6
  • 11:15 – 11:30 AM: Break
  • 11:30 – 12:30 PM: Breakout Session 7
  • 12:30 – 1:45 PM: Lunch & Awards Ceremony; concluding remarks

Notes:

Exhibit tables 8:00am – 5:00pm

Morning coffee and tea service provided daily and refreshed through first break. Lunch included with registration. Reception Monday evening will have bar service and heavy apps. All meals are meatless.

Authors and makers expo on day 1. Complete the FORM to reserve a table. AESS Committee meet and greets will occur during evening networking.

Breakfast options include adding hotel breakfast to your room (~$12/buffet, charged to your room) or eating elsewhere. See our venue information for suggestions.