Conference Highlights

Networking Opportunities
Several events are planned to encourage attendees to network with colleagues. A 10-minute conversation during speed networking or during a session break could make all the difference in your career! Gather with old friends and meet new ones at evening dinners, receptions, the golf outing, special events and applied probability.

Exhibit Hall
Thursday, May 16, 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, May 17, 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The AAPOR Annual Conference Exhibit Hall is your best source of information about products, services, survey planning and design from key vendors interested in the important issues facing the survey community.

New Member & All-Chapter Reception
Thursday, May 16, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Places to go and people to meet – that’s what this reception is all about! Sponsor, exhibitor, first-time attendee or old hand, this is your opportunity to get started on the right foot, balancing the intensity of AAPOR education sessions with the satisfaction of meeting colleagues who share your interests. Take a moment to visit your regional colleagues, and share insights from what you’ve learned.

Dinner and Plenary Session
Thursday, May 16, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy a great meal and the mental stimulation that only the AAPOR conference can deliver. The floor will be open for questions following the plenary presentation. More information on the plenary session topic and speakers will be available soon.

Presidential Address
Friday, May 17, 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Join fellow attendees before lunch on Friday for an insightful presidential address from AAPOR President Paul J. Lavrakas.

NEW! Town Hall Meeting
Friday, May 17, 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
What's on your mind? Elected members of AAPOR's Executive Council will be on hand for this informal meeting for members and prospective members.

AAPOR Membership and Business Meeting
Saturday, May 18, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
AAPOR members are encouraged to attend the annual business meeting to learn more about the past year’s accomplishments and future initiatives of the association.

President’s Reception & AAPOR Awards Banquet
Saturday, May 18, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
AAPOR’s traditional Saturday night program is a chance to enjoy a cool drink at the President’s Reception before joining colleagues for a delicious meal and spirited idea exchange. Join us as we welcome the newly-elected executive councilors and toast the award-winning accomplishments of AAPOR members.