With the Hybrid 2021 AAEA & WAEA Joint Annual Meeting just a little over three weeks away, there are still a couple of deadlines to watch out for before the meeting begins. Austin on Demand Issue 3 will cover cut off dates as well as go over what you can do to make the most of your time in Austin for those of you attending in person.
AAEA has coordinated with the JW Marriott Austin to secure a room block and a guest rate of $199 per night. In order to receive a room under this rate, you must book before July 15, 2021. After that date, you would not be eligible for the AAEA rate and would need to book separately with the hotel.
Please be aware of any scam accounts that may be contacting meeting attendees. To ensure your privacy and accurate booking, please book only directly with the hotel through the AAEA link here. If you have any questions or concerns about booking or the hotel, please feel free to reach out to Mary Annen at mannen@aaea.org or (414) 918-3190.
Thursday, July 15, 2021 is also the deadline for advanced registration. Beginning on July 16, registration prices will increase and if you are attending in person, you will need to register onsite. Virtual registration will remain open. Register here to receive the reduced price.
| Registration Type | Advanced (June 16 - July 15) |
On-Site (July 16 and after) |
Virtual Online |
| Professional Member |
$530 | $605 | $200 |
| Professional Non-Member |
$680 | $755 | $250 |
| Senior Member |
$420 | $495 | $200 |
| Senior Non-Member |
$540 | $615 | $250 |
| Graduate Student Member |
$140 | $180 | $100 |
| Graduate Student Non-member |
$305 | $350 | $125 |
| Guest Registration* | $60 per guest | ||
| *Guest Registration: 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. | |||
| Cancellation/Changes: Cancellations of meeting registrations are subject to a $50 processing fee. After July 15, no refunds will be given for meeting registrations or special event tickets. If AAEA cancels the 2021 Annual Meeting, any paid registration fee will be refunded. To cancel or change your Annual Meeting registration and/or special event tickets, contact the AAEA Business Office at (414) 918-3190 or info@aaea.org. Website: www.aaea.org. | |||
As a benefit to everyone attending the AAEA Annual Meeting, a photographer is available for professional headshots on Sunday, August 1, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Stop by the AAEA Registration Desk on the 2nd floor for exact location. This is a great opportunity to have your professional picture taken! Digital images will be available, at no cost, after the Annual Meeting.
AAEA’s Annual Business Meeting will take place on Monday, August 2 at 8:00 am in Lone Star D-E. Be sure to review the minutes from last year’s meeting and the agenda before you arrive.
Ticketed events are all on a first-come, first-served basis. Make sure you register for a ticketed event prior to July 15, 2021 to guarantee your spot. Some tickets will be available onsite; however, we cannot guarantee availability and we do not sell tickets day-of.
The cost to attend a luncheon is not included in the Annual Meeting Registration cost. You may register for the luncheons while registering for the Annual Meeting or add it to your registration by calling (414) 918-3190 or completing a registration form and emailing it to info@aaea.org.
Sunday, August 1st
WAEA/WEC Business Meeting & Lunch SP33 $25
Monday, August 2nd 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
COSBAE & CWAE Speaker Series & Luncheon SP32 $56
Speaker: Monica Armster Rainge, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Extension Section Speaker Series Luncheon SP31 $65
Speaker: TBD
You may register for a Pre- or Post-conference Workshop while registering for the annual meeting or by calling the AAEA Business Office at (414) 918-3190. If you are registering only for a Pre- or Post-conference Workshop or would like to add a workshop or luncheon after you register, please download the registration form and submit with payment to info@aaea.org or fax the form to the AAEA Business Office (414) 276-3349.
PC11 BEER Section Industry Engagement Tour $55 (space is limited)
July 31, 2021 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
PC12 Private and Public Sector Employment Opportunities: Thinking Outside the Box
This pre-conference workshop brings private and public sector companies to AAEA’s annual meeting. The workshop topics include awareness of private-sector hiring, the hiring process, resume building, and what the private sector employers look for in a potential employee.
25 Travel Grants of up to $130 will be awarded, stipends are for students.
PC13 Interactive Experimental Design for Agricultural and Resource Economics Research
The objective of this pre-conference workshop is to provide training in z-Tree and o-Tree, which are software tools specifically designed for conducting experimental economic studies that allow participant interaction. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of the types of research questions in Agricultural and Resource Economics that are best suited for interactive experimental studies, as well as how to build an experimental protocol from scratch using these tools.
A total of 10 Travel Grants of up to $300 each will be awarded. Preference will be given to individuals who also apply to present at the workshop.
PC14 Leadership Development for Agricultural and Applied Economists
This session emphasizes the need for leadership development within the profession to enhance the skills, competencies, and vision to lead academic institutions, government units, NGOs, and professional organizations such as 5 Travel Grants of up to $200 will be awarded, stipends are for students.
A total of 5 Travel Grants of up to $200 will be awarded, stipends are for students.
PC53 Food for Thought: Economic Analysis in Anticipation of the Next Farm Bill
The 2018 Farm Bill will expire in 2023. Typically ideas for a new farm bill begin to percolate a couple of years in advance. The proposed post-conference is meant to get our profession focused on relevant topics so that our work will be useful to the upcoming debate.
Travel Grants will be in the form of a stipend. Stipends are for students and Early Career Professionals; a total of 20 Travel Grants of up to $200 each will be awarded.
PC54 2021 AAEA Mentoring Research Workshop $40 (no longer accepting new applicants)
The objective of this workshop is mentor junior faculty (less than 5 years) to transition to agricultural and applied economic departments by providing an orientation to expectations for research, teaching and outreach and effective strategies for success. The workshop will focus on constructively criticizing research in progress. Mentoring will include networking, information about the profession, and discussion of current research trends and topic areas.
No matter what your interests are – food, fun, music, sports, and more – Austin has it all! Bringing the family? Make a stop at the Peter Pan Mini Golf, The Austin Zoo, or The Thinkery just a few miles from the hotel Want to spend some time in the sun, while sightseeing? Schedule a tour with Austin Detours, join the group to see Texas Wildflower Center, Live Music Crawl, or Austin Street Art Tour.
Want more information on what to do in Austin? Visit the official Austin Tourism page or take a quick look at the JW Marriott Austin’s Local Area Page.
Need some help getting around? AAEA has a list of available public transportation.
Questions? Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact AAEA staff either at info@aaea.org or (414) 918-3190.