The AISES National Conference has become the premier event for Indigenous STEM professionals and students, attracting over 2,000 members and attendees from the U.S. and Canada, and as far away as Alaska and Hawaii.

The annual AISES National Conference is a one-of-a-kind, three-day event focusing on educational, professional and workforce development! Attendees include Native high school and college students, educators, professionals, tribal nations and tribal enterprises, universities, corporations, and government agencies.

The National Conference works towards achieving the AISES mission by providing students and professionals access to career pathways, professional and leadership development, research, and networking that also meaningfully incorporates Native culture into this signature event.

AISES National Conference Goes Virtual

The 2020 AISES National Conference was planned to take place in Spokane, WA. However, at this time, it is impossible to predict where Washington might be in their phased re-opening in October to allow AISES to practically and safely host the National Conference. After discussions with the Spokane Convention Center and hotels, it was determined that the best course of action at this time would be to transition to a 100% virtual conference and bring the event to Spokane for our traditional in-person event during the fall of 2023.

AISES is pleased to bring all-new virtual format to the 2020 National Conference. The virtual conference platform will include most of the traditional in-person activities through the virtual platform including networking suites, an opening ceremony, sessions for all tracks, research presentations, Indian Country’s largest College and Career Fair, and so much more. Learn more about the virtual conference platform.

Highlights Include:

• Full access to the AISES virtual conference platform for the duration of the event
• The Largest College and Career Fair in Indian Country. Attendees will be able to interact with exhibitors through chats and video calls.
• 60 live and pre-recorded events.  Attendees will be able to chat with presenters to ask questions and take live polls, surveys and quizzes.
• Research Competitions (virtual oral and poster presentations)
• Multi-sessions and Multi tracks in STEM, Business, Research and Educator Topics
• Impressive Keynote Speakers
• Access to the Opening and Closing Ceremonies including entertainment
• Student Awards Ceremony
• Engagement in virtual networking sessions
• Opportunity to participate in a virtual talking circle
• Virtual STEM Activity Day
• Virtual hackAISES (hackathon)
• Games, scavenger hunts and other activities throughout the conference.
• The ability to interact and chat with conference attendees, sponsors, partners, and exhibitors.
   

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About AISES

The mission of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is to substantially increase the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations and other Indigenous peoples of North America in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies and careers. Learn more at www.aises.org.