Navigating Your First INFORMS Analytics Conference

Are you gearing up for your first INFORMS Analytics Conference or just feel like you could use some guidance on how to navigate this action-packed event?

Join us for an exclusive webinar tailored specifically for first-time attendees! Our host and 2024 INFORMS Analytics Conference Chair, Kathryn Walter, CAP, will provide essential information and tips to make the most of your conference experience.

During this webinar you’ll learn:

• An overview of the conference activities Sunday – Tuesday
• Tips for selecting workshops and sessions that align with your career level, interests and goals, including mapping out your schedule through the mobile app
• Insights on making the most of the conference’s resources, such as pre-conference events, resume review, exhibit hall, and networking activities
• Strategies for effective networking, including finding out who is attending ahead of time and how to connect with them through INFORMS Connect and the conference app
• How INFORMS-wide prizes and awards highlight and celebrate meritorious achievement each year through the Wagner Prize, INFORMS Prize, UPS George D. Smith Prize, Edelman Award Competition, and the brand-new Early Career Practitioner Award
• What the Edelman Gala is and why you should plan on attending this prestigious event on Monday evening
• Opportunities for engagement beyond the conference, including joining INFORMS communities

Whether you’re a student, early-career professional, or seasoned practitioner, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the conference with ease. Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to kickstart your INFORMS Analytics Conference journey and set yourself up for success.