Alaska Business Magazine

2024 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
2024-05-21 - 2024-05-23 | Dena’ina Center, 600 W 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
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Guided by the theme “Transforming Energy Now for the Next 50 Years,” the 2024 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference will focus on real-world examples in Alaska and around the globe demonstrating progress in the energy transition, including established renewable sources, advancements in energy storage, and emerging technologies such as green fuels and advanced nuclear power. World-renowned speakers and experts will highlight the agenda, along with breakout tracks, panel discussions, and multiple networking opportunities.

20th International Conference on Cold Regions Engineering
2024-05-13 - 2024-05-16 | William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center, 555 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Cold Regions Engineering Division

The 20th International Conference on Cold Regions Engineering will be held in Anchorage, May 13 through 16. This meeting is being organized by the Cold Regions Engineering Division and supported by the Aerospace Engineering Division, Committee on Adaptation to a Changing Climate, and Committee on Technical Advancement, of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and is hosted by UAA. The conference aims at connecting engineers, academics, and cold regions experts from various disciplines to share their knowledge and experience. The conference theme is “Sustainable and resilient engineering solutions for changing cold regions.”

Pacific Islander Youth Summit
2024-05-11 | UAA Wolf Den, Anchorage, AK, United States
Polynesian Association of Alaska

A free gathering where Pacific Islander youth between the ages of 16 and 25 can navigate financial education, ways to create positive community change, learn of career pathways, and hear about education and training opportunities in Alaska.

6th Annual Alaska Indigenous Research Program
2024-05-06 - 2024-05-24 | Alaska Pacific University, 4101 University Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

This three-week program is an effort to bring together Indigenous and Western worldviews and ways of knowing in an effort for mutual understanding, reciprocity, respect, and the co-production of solutions for health disparities among Alaska Native/American Indian people. Week one is designed for experienced researchers and health professionals, during which topics such as decolonizing research practices, indigenous research methodologies, and community-based participatory and culturally responsive research, among other topics, will be discussed. Week two focuses on research ethics and is designed for all levels of research experience. Presentations will cover the history of research in Alaska, historical trauma, decolonizing research practices, and more. Week three will focus on introductory research, designed for those who are interested in health research but who have little to no experience. Speakers will introduce Western and Indigenous research methods, explore different types of health research, and more.

The Great Alaska Aviation Gathering
2024-05-04 - 2024-05-05 | Alaska State Fairgrounds, 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, AK, 99654, United States
Alaska Airmen’s Association

The first weekend in May every year, Alaskans gather to celebrate aviation and plan for the upcoming flying season by attending the largest free aviation event in the nation. The mission: to celebrate Alaska aviation and spark an interest in the industry from the public, specifically young adults in a career or positive relationship with aviation. This is the 26th year going strong that Alaska Airmen’s Association has taken efforts to protect, preserve, and promote general aviation in Alaska and beyond! Airplane activities and demos will be going on all day, with a free concert by Hope Social Club at 6:30 pm and Klondike Mike’s Beer Garden open after 5 pm.

Seismological Society of America Annual Meeting 2024
2024-04-29 - 2024-05-03 | Dena’ina Center, 2nd floor
Seismological Society of America

Kicking off with a 5.5-hour field seminar cruising the waters of Prince William Sound, learning about tectonics, geology, cryo-seismology, tsunamis, landslides, and current instrumentation and research efforts in the region, the Seismological Society of America annual meeting is packed with information. A second field trip will take attendees from a GPS station in Palmer to an active, multi-instrument seismic station in Glacier View. Experts will explain key components of each station, along with the instruments and components that are unique to Alaska.
Registration is required and includes access to technical sessions, the exhibit hall, the awards luncheon, daily refreshment breaks, and selected receptions. Field trips and workshops are available at an additional cost. Special pricing is available for students and early-career members. Non-members registering will receive a year of complimentary membership. The weeklong event will include a wide range of engaging lectures, poster presentations, technical sessions, networking events, special interest group meetings, and more.

Alaska Medical Imaging Conference
2024-04-19 - 2024-04-20 | Anchorage Marriott Downtown, 820 W. 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Prostock-studio | Envato

Each year, radiologic technologists and sonographers gather for annual meetings to earn continuing education credits and network with vendors and individuals in their profession. In 2024, the Alaska Society of Radiologic Technologists’ annual meeting and Alaska State Ultrasound Society’s spring conference are combined into one event.

Arctic Encounter Symposium
2024-04-10 - 2024-04-12 | Dena’ina Center, 600 W 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
The Arctic Encounter Symposium is a nonprofit non-governmental organization based in Anchorage that convenes experts from across the United States and worldwide to confront the leading issues in Arctic policy, innovation, geopolitics, and more, each year. More than 1,000 stakeholders, domestic and international, gather each year to address the most pressing challenges and innovative ideas in the Arctic region. Participants and speakers represent leadership from all Arctic states. The 2023 flagship convening in Alaska included participants from twenty-five nations.
As the largest annual Arctic policy convening in North America, the mission of the Arctic Encounter Symposium is to raise awareness, engage challenges, and develop solutions for the future of the Far North. The three-day flagship program includes keynote luncheons, expert plenary sessions, break-out session panels, reports, exhibitors, three-course seated dinner, artistic and musical performances, the Far North Fashion Show, and cocktail receptions. Each year, more than 200 speakers address a wide range of topics, including infrastructure and connectivity in the Arctic, the health of Arctic peoples, national security, geopolitics, climate research, development, investment, and innovation in the Arctic.

Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s Alaska Young Professionals Summit
2024-04-04 - 2024-04-06 | Dena’ina Center, 600 W 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
The Anchorage Chamber’s Young Professionals Group hosts the 2024 Alaska Young Professionals Summit, a two-day conference to develop Alaska’s workforce and prepare, motivate, and inspire attendees to be informed, productive leaders.
More than 250 young professionals attend a series of immersive sessions and panels presented by successful and experienced business, government, and community leaders. Attendees are fueled by a keynote speaker, insightful discussions, and the opportunity to connect with local experts. Content is geared toward all levels of employees and executives and the group welcomes professionals from all industries. The Summit provides young professionals with the chance to elevate and step up their game in the professional world.
In addition to education and valuable networking, the Summit honors a Young Professional of the Year and an Entrepreneur of the Year at the keynote reception. Nominations are received from across the state and are voted upon by the state’s participating young professional groups and chambers of commerce.

Alaska Botanical Garden Spring Garden Conference & Expo 2024
2024-03-23 16:00 - 2024-03-24 15:45 (America/Anchorage) | Dena’ina Center, 600 W 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Alaska Botanical Garden

Alaska Botanical Garden’s Spring Garden Conference & Expo is being held downtown this year at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center. Learn from local experts about all things botanical—from DIY fertilizers and native species propagation to organic art and urban agriculture, this year’s conference joins nature with design. The public is welcome to stop by to shop vendors free of charge. Attendees will have access to speaker sessions, a reception and may visit with more than forty vendors.

MeetAlaska 2024 Conference and Trade Show
2024-03-22 | Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
The Alliance

Gather with Alaska’s resource development community to learn more about the hottest industry issues, with presentations from Santos, Halliburton Labs, Alyeschem, Renewable Independent Power Producers, and more.

Alaska Maternal Child Health and Immunization Conference
2024-03-19 - 2024-03-21 | Anchorage Marriott Downtown, 820 W. 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Alaska Division of Public Health and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium’s Alaska Native Tribal Epidemiology Center

The Alaska Maternal Child Health and Immunization Conference brings rural and urban health professionals together to learn about best practices and tools for the prevention of key and emerging Maternal Child Health and family health issues. The 2024 conference will be a hybrid event with in-person plenary presentations from national and Alaska experts and opportunities to network with colleagues and visit exhibitors on the first day. Days two and three will be online only with a variety of great sessions.

Wayland Baptist University 2024 Career Management Workshop
2024-03-09 08:30 - 13:45 | Wayland Baptist University, 7801 E 32nd Ave, Anchorage, 99504
Wayland Baptist University

Open to students, active and veteran military and spouses, community job or promotion seekers at Wayland Baptist University in Anchorage.

Women in Construction Week
2024-03-04 - 2024-03-08 | Alaska Safety Alliance, 2600 Cordova St #105, Anchorage, Alaska, 99503
Celebrate Women in Construction Week with networking opportunities, learning opportunities, and a job fair. Events will be held throughout the week at different locations; check out the schedule for more information.

2024 AAEYC Conference
2024-02-29 - 2024-03-02 | Dena’ina Center, 600 W 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
The 2024 Anchorage Association for the Education of Young Children (AAEYC) Conference will kick off February 29 with an afternoon of pre-conference workshops. The theme this year is “Healthy Communities, Healthy Children.” Keynote speakers will be Tom Hobson, known as “Teacher Tom,” a preschool teacher in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle who posts daily on Teacher Tom’s Blog, and Dr. Linda Chamberlain, founder of the Alaska Family Violence Prevention, author of the “Amazing Brain” series of books, and an epidemiologist specializing in childhood exposure to violence and brain development who left her position as a senior scientist in 2017 to focus full-time on teaching resilience-building skills.

Juneau Mining Forum
2024-02-27 07:00 - 13:30 | Baranof Hotel, Juneau, 127 N Franklin Street, Juneau, Alaska, 99801
Hosted by Alaska Miners Association and Alaska Metal Mines, this second annual forum will educate members of the Alaska Legislature, staff, administration, industry representatives, and the public on mining issues.

2024 Mariculture Conference of Alaska
2024-02-26 - 2024-02-29 | Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
The Mariculture Conference of Alaska is an opportunity to meet with members of the mariculture industry, hear from mariculture experts, and connect with farmers, processors, researchers, community leaders, and other professionals.
The goal of the conference is to support the continued development of mariculture in the state by examining accomplishments, challenges, and opportunities in research, innovative practices, educational opportunities, and drivers of industry growth.
The conference will also incorporate the NOAA Aquaculture Opportunity Areas: Spatial Planning Workshop, and annual meetings for members of the Alaska Mariculture Alliance, and Alaska Shellfish Growers Association.

The Alaska Forum on the Environment 2024
2024-02-05 - 2024-02-09 | Dena’ina Center, 2nd floor
The Alaska Forum on the Environment (AFE) is Alaska’s largest statewide gathering of environmental professionals, providing an opportunity for government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit businesses, community leaders, Alaska’s youth, conservationists, biologists, and community elders to come together and discuss the latest projects, processes, and issues that affect the environment in Alaska. The diversity of attendees and comprehensive agenda sets this conference apart from any other of its kind.
AFE offers more than 100 technical breakout sessions and inspiring keynote events throughout the year. With an All Access Conference Pass, you can watch sessions live in-person, recorded sessions, and live virtual sessions throughout the year through the Virtual Attendee Hub. This year, AFE will offer sessions on climate change, energy, environmental regulations, cleanup and remediation, fish and wildlife, solid waste, sustainability, and so much more. After the week of February. 5-9, technical sessions will be offered virtually bi-weekly.
AFE is an opportunity to learn more about the environment and meet with Alaskans who work in the environmental field.

Bag It Up Auction—Purses with Purpose
2024-02-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
A one-of-a-kind fundraiser is planned for February 3, 2024 at the Hotel Captain Cook, with proceeds benefiting two deserving Alaska charities: the AK Hopes and Dreams Project and the Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association. The “Bag It Up” auction promises an evening of fun, music, and fabulous purses with a purpose. Guests may bid on unique handmade handbags, premade bags decorated by Alaskan artists, sports bags and handbags autographed by celebrities, and surprise bags that contain hidden treasures. The event will include a silent auction, raffle prizes, and opportunities for mingling.

2024 Alaska Marine Science Symposium
2024-01-29 - 2024-02-02 | Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
The Alaska Marine Science Symposium, Alaska’s premier marine research conference, has been bringing together scientists, educators, resource managers, students, and interested public for more than thirty years to discuss the latest marine research being conducted in Alaska waters. More than 700 people attend this four-day long conference held annually during the month of January.
Each day of the conference highlights important Alaska marine ecosystems: Gulf of Alaska (Tuesday), Arctic (Wednesday), and the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (Thursday). Research topics discussed range from ocean physics, fishes and invertebrates, seabirds, and marine mammals to local traditional knowledge. The agenda includes a showing of the Oscar-nominated documentary short Haulout.

2024 MTSS/RTI Conference
2024-01-26 - 2024-01-28 | Dena’ina Center, 600 W 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Beginning with a January 20 virtual conference for small and rural schools in which Anita Archer is keynote, the virtual portion of this conference will explore multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and the science of reading as practiced in multi-grade classrooms and small schools. Attendees will learn tools to address academic and behavioral challenges faced by rural educators that can be immediately applied in the classroom. On January 26 a preconference “Trauma-engaged MTSS Preconference” begins, with keynotes by Linda Chamberlain and Doug Modig. Alaskan experts in trauma-informed education will share research, evidence-based strategies, and practical techniques to help attendees understand and respond to students affected by trauma. The full MTSS Effective Instruction Conference on January 27 and 28 will have keynotes by John Hattie, Princess Lucaj, and Julie Stern. Attendees will explore strategies to enhance MTSS and effective instruction in schools. The conference aims to equip attendees with knowledge, strategies and resources to effectively meet the diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students.

2024 Alaska Business Hall of Fame
2024-01-25 17:30 - 20:30 | Anchorage Marriott Downtown, 820 W. 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Join 600 of Alaska’s top business leaders for this celebration as three new laureates are welcomed into the Alaska Business Hall of Fame and Junior Achievement of Alaska recognizes a Denali Award recipient.
This event kicks off the calendar year and is a major fundraiser for Junior Achievement of Alaska, a nonprofit organization that provides financial literacy, career/work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs to more than 15,000 students in Alaska annually.

Anchorage Economic Development Corporation 2024 Economic Forecast Luncheon
2024-01-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Dena’ina Center, Anchorage, 600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Join more than 1,500 industry leaders, C-suite executives, senior staff, business owners, independent contractors, and young professionals as Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) President and CEO Jenna Wright presents the annual economic report for Anchorage and the findings of numerous ongoing research projects on consumer confidence, jobs, and other topics. Patience Fairbrother, vice president of Talent Attraction at Development Counsellors International (DCI) will share insights base on DCI’s extensive research about national relocation trends; the “path to purchase” for individuals considering a new location or job opportunity; the role of tourism in talent attraction; the highly subjective concept of “quality of life” and what it means to talent; and the future of remote work. Reserve seats early, this is a sell-out event.

Anchorage Economic Development Corporation

2024 Mayor’s Citywide Job Fair
2024-01-12 10:00 - 16:30 | Dena’ina Center, 600 W 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
In collaboration with community partners and municipal departments, Municipality of Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson is hosting the inaugural Mayor’s Citywide Job Fair. Bronson says the job fair is an opportunity for the Municipality and employers across Anchorage to meet and hire job seekers on the spot. “It will connect job seekers with employers across Anchorage and is a great opportunity for employers to connect with candidates in this tough hiring market,” he says.
Employers interested in having a booth at the job fair can contact the Municipality of Anchorage Human Resources Department at HREmployment@anchorageak.gov by December 20 to RSVP. Booth space is free, and so is parking. Attendees can park in the EasyPark garage on H and 6th Street, then stop by the EasyPark booth in the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center for a free parking pass.

Fairbanks Chamber Annual Awards & Membership Meeting
2023-12-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center, 813 Noble St, Fairbanks, AK, 99701, United States
Each year the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce holds an Annual Awards and Membership Meeting to highlight the year’s achievements and recognize the outstanding contributions of its members. Along with celebrating these achievements, it holds a silent auction with gift donations from our members. Chamber leaders announce the recipients of its annual awards: Bill Stoeker Business of the Year, Bernice M. Joseph Education Advocate of the Year, George Nehrbas Volunteer of the Year, and announcing the 2024 Artist of the Year.

Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce

Alaska Bird Conference
2023-12-11 - 2023-12-14 | Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Alaska Bird Conference
This year marks the 20th Alaska Bird Conference. The Conference regularly attracts between 150 and 200 participants reporting on their latest findings and new initiatives. By design, the conference retains a familiar and friendly atmosphere, welcoming new students and ornithologists into the fold, and providing a much-anticipated gathering for those who work with and care about Alaska’s birds.
The theme of the conference is “Bring Birds Back.” Conference organizers chose this theme to highlight the peril many migratory bird species face today as they transit between their breeding, migratory stopover, and wintering areas. During their annual cycle, resident and migratory birds encounter a variety of hazards that have led to a large-scale decline of nearly three billion birds between 1970 and 2017 (Rosenberg et al. 2019). Dr. Pete Marra, who is a co-author of this paper, will present information related to this topic during his keynote speech at the conference and at a special community event during the evening.

73rd Annual Alaska Municipal League Local Government Conference
2023-12-06 08:00 - 11:30 | Dena’ina Center, Anchorage, 600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
The Alaska Municipal League Local Government Conference brings nearly 500 municipal officials together from across the state to learn, network, and address challenges together. A combination of plenary and breakout sessions, along with an exhibitor area, ensure a good flow of information. The event includes an annual business meeting, where elections for its board of directors are held, and legislative position statements and resolutions are considered. At the same time, affiliate members also hold annual meetings on the sidelines of the conference, with a total of nearly 1,000 participants over six days.

2023 Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit
2023-12-05 - 2023-12-07 | Anchorage Marriott Downtown, 820 W. 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
The Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program presents the 10th Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit. The Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit is designed to provide training, information, and networking opportunities for commercial fishermen early in their careers. The summit will focus on building leadership and networking capacity in the Alaska commercial fishing industry through three days of intensive training. The fast-paced program features industry leaders providing insights on fishing business management, the fisheries management process, and the role of Alaska seafood in the global marketplace. This year, the summit will coincide with the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council meeting in Anchorage.

2023 Alaska Association of School Business Officials
2023-12-04 - 2023-12-06 | Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
This is a “must-attend” conference for school district finance, human resource, and other operations staff in Alaska. The conference includes round table discussions and keynote speeches by Josh Peach, who will be speaking on making a lasting impact in personal and professional realms, and John Sedor, who will help school business officials understand Alaska’s current school funding rules and how to advocate for additional funding, using music. In addition to vendors and an exhibit hall, the conference will feature banquets, receptions, and an ugly sweater contest. Preconference activities include a December 2 training for new school managers and pre-conference sessions on payroll, benefits, and teacher certification on December 3.

Alaska Out-of-School Time Conference 2023
2023-11-15 - 2023-11-17 | Hilton Anchorage, 500 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Alaska Afterschool Network
The Alaska Out-of-School Time Conference is designed to support the professional development of Alaska’s out-of-school time providers, featuring more than forty workshops. This conference is a partnership between the State of Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, the Alaska Afterschool Network, and conference sponsors.
