Issue 5, July 2024

Know Before You Go!

AM24 Mobile App
Download the App

Ready to attend the 2024 AAEA Annual Meeting in New Orleans? We are using an online platform called Whova for our event. You can Download the Whova app to access the event:

View the event agenda and plan your personal schedule
Find who else is attending this event and reach out to people ahead of time
Plan some social activities such as a morning run, coffee hours, or meet-ups with your fellow attendees. You can even post job openings.
Receive updates such as last-minute session changes from the organizers
Get notifications for fun events happening at #AAEA2024 in NOLA

After downloading the Whova mobile app or accessing the event via the web portal, use the email address used to register for the annual meeting to login or sign up for a Whova account. If you aren’t sure what email you registered with, please contact the AAEA Business Office for confirmation. To protect user data, Whova requires a two-factor authentication at sign-in. After entering your email and password, a verification code will be sent to your email. Please check your inbox and spam folder for the code. Detailed instructions can be found here.

Already used the Whova app in the past? Double-check that it is installed on your phone, and log in using your existing account email and password.

Don't have a smartphone? Don't want to download the app? No problem! We have an interactive version of the schedule on the 2024 AAEA Annual Meeting website.

Need a PDF copy of the program? Click the printer icon on the Schedule page to pull an up-to-date version. Please note that we will not be offering printed programs this year.

Still having issues? Contact the AAEA business office at info@aaea.org for more help.

Contact Us

Agricultural & Applied Economics Association
555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 918-3190
Fax: (414) 276-3349
Email: info@aaea.org
Web: www.aaea.org

**Please be aware that all AAEA staff will be on-site at the New Orleans Marriott beginning Friday, July 26 so if you have any questions while on-site please come to the registration desk located in the Preservation Hall Foyer (2^nd floor) or email us at info@aaea.org .

Registration Desk Hours

Onsite Registration & Badge Pick-up
Preservation Hall Foyer (2nd Floor)
Saturday, July 27 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday, July 28 from 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Monday, July 29 from 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, July 30 from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Hotel

New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 581-1000

Marriott Bonvoy

We know many people are familiar with Marriott Bonvoy-but not everyone. As you prepare for your arrival for this year’s conference we wanted to make sure you are aware of the Marriott Bonvoy program and its advantages for you while staying at the conference hotel. Signing up for Marriott Bonvoy is FREE, and includes these great benefits upon check-in:

Complimentary wi-fi
Easy check-in on the Bonvoy App and get notified directly when your room is ready
Set up your phone as your room key (where available)
Chat with the hotel – ask questions, make requests or get recommendations using the chat feature
Order food – browse the menu and order room service
Obtain a copy of your hotel folio, if applicable (posts within 3 days of check out)

To sign up to enjoy the benefits, click on the logo below or scan the QR code

NEW 2024 AAEA Annual Meeting Quiet Room

Quiet Room: We will have a dedicated room available throughout the event for those who may wish to step out of the meetings. The quiet room provides a dedicated space for attendees to relax, recharge, and take a break from the noise and stimulation of the event. Studio 6 on the 2nd floor will be the Quiet room.

Hours:

Sunday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Monday: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Professional Headshot Photographer

As a benefit to everyone attending the Annual Meeting in person, a photographer is available for professional headshots.

Photographer Hours:

Sunday, July 28: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Monday, July 29: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

This is a great opportunity to have your professional picture taken! Digital Images will be available, at no cost, in the months following the Annual Meeting. The headshots will be shared in a public access drop box folder in September or October.

Things To Do

Visit our New Orleans Tourism page for information on things to do while you are New Orleans. Be sure to check out the NOLA Tours offering a 20% discount!

https://www.aaea.org/meetings/2024-aaea-annual-meeting/registration-travel/nola-tourism