Happy spring from AAEA! The 2020 AAEA Annual Meeting is just over 10 weeks away. There are several important deadlines approaching in the upcoming weeks.
We are continuing to plan for the 2020 AAEA Annual Meeting taking place July 26-28 in Kansas City, MO. The AAEA Staff and Board are aware of the concerns and uncertainties related to the COVID-19 (coronavirus). Our top priority is the health, safety, and security of our meeting attendees. We are closely monitoring developments and we appreciate the concerns and information shared with us during this time. We will continue to evaluate and let our membership know the status of those meetings and if we do cancel what alternatives are planned.
In order to participate as a presenter at the annual meeting, the following items must be completed by 11:59 pm CST on Monday, June 1, 2020:
Failure to complete these items on time may result in your presentation’s withdrawal from the annual meeting. If you know that you are unable to meet these requirements by the deadline, please reach out to the AAEA Business Office as soon as possible at info@aaea.org.
The AAEA Trust is able to provide a number of travel grant stipends to graduate students and early career professionals. Early Career Professional and Graduate Student (domestic and international) travel grant applications are due May 15, 2020. Additional information can be found on the travel grant page, and applications can be submitted here.
There are nine Pre/Post-conference activities to choose from this year, including the return of another Local Brewing Industry Tour. This popular event is expected to sell out, so make sure to sign up early! Even if you have already registered for the meeting, it is not too late to sign up. Descriptions and pricing for these workshops are located on the Pre and Post-conference Workshop page. If you are already registered and would like to add a workshop or luncheon, please contact the AAEA Business Office at info@aaea.org.
AAEA rooms at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown are going fast; in order to secure your room for the meeting, make your reservations here.
There are a number of restaurant and entertainment options within walking distance of the hotel, but if you would like to take time to explore the city there are several different travel choices available. Please see our transportation page for more information.
Below you will find registration rates for the 2020 AAEA Annual Meeting. The earlier you register the more you save! You can register online here and find our PDF registration form here.
| Member Type | Early (Before & on June 4) |
Advanced (June 4-July 8) |
On-site (July 9 & after) |
| Graduate Student Members Graduate Student Non-Members |
$105 $270 |
$140 $305 |
$180 $350 |
| Professional Members Professional Non-Members |
$445 $595 |
$520 $670 |
$595 $745 |
| Senior Members Senior Non-Members |
$335 $455 |
$410 $530 |
$485 $605 |
| Guests | $60 | $60 | $60 |
| Guests: Attendees are encouraged to bring spouses, friends, and family to the Annual Meeting. All such attendees must register as guests in order to participate in meeting activities, at the cost of $60 per guest. Children under the age of 16 may attend the meeting for free. Guests include any interested party not professionally in the field of agricultural economics or applied economics, or a related discipline. Registered guests will receive a name badge and are invited to attend the Welcome Reception at no additional charge. | |||
Schedule notifications will be coming out soon. The 2020 Annual Meeting app will be available for download shortly before the meeting for further schedule customization – so stay tuned!
We invite and encourage you to register for the 2020 AAEA Annual Meeting Employment Center, taking place July 26-28 in Kansas City, MO. This is a great opportunity for employers to connect with potential candidates.
Employers who register may post open positions on the AAEA Job Board, view resumes of applicants who are participating in the Employment Center, and they may also utilize a table in the Annual Meeting Employment Center to conduct in-person interviews with applicants.
Applicant registration is FREE. Please note: Applicants must be registered for the Annual Meeting in order to participate in the Employment Center.
For more information, please visit the online Employment Center or register here. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Vanessa Nicholas. We hope to see you in Kansas City!
Laptops
This year, Windows laptop computers will be provided. We recommend that you bring your presentations saved onto a USB Flash Drive.
Please note that each presentation room will be equipped with a windows laptop, LCD projector, screen, and podium microphone.
Childcare
AAEA will have childcare onsite at the 2020 Annual Meeting. Childcare will be provided by a company called ACCENT and will be available Sunday, July 26 – Tuesday July 28, 8:00 am-8:00 pm each day. Please pre-register before July 20. Visit the website for more details.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact AAEA staff at info@aaea.org.