BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Alaska Business Magazine - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.akbizmag.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Alaska Business Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Anchorage BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20230312T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20231105T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20240310T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20241103T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20250309T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20251102T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20260308T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20261101T100000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241011 DTSTAMP:20260403T100318 CREATED:20240903T174052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T174101Z UID:10001932-1728345600-1728604799@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Alaska Business Summit DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Alaska Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n Alaska’s top business symposium\, the Alaska Chamber’s Alaska Business Summit (formerly Fall Forum) attracts business leaders from all across the state. The Summit will highlight business issues of statewide importance\, host the Premier Business Awards presentation\, and set the chamber’s 2025 advocacy agenda. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/alaska-business-summit/ LOCATION:Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center\, 813 Noble St\, Fairbanks\, AK\, 99701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Alaska_Business_Summit_2024-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241113 DTSTAMP:20260403T100318 CREATED:20240924T212904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T212915Z UID:10001939-1728691200-1731455999@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Project Management Institute Alaska’s Project Management Professional Prep Course DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Project Management Institute Alaska \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Project Management Institute Alaska for a four-day in-person Project Management Professional (PMP) prep course. This course is ideal for professionals seeking to earn Professional Development Units for PMP certification maintenance or to fulfill the contact hour requirement for the PMP exam. The course includes instructor-led training blending theory and practice\, study materials (both hard copy and online)\, PMP practice tests\, daily lunch and snacks\, networking opportunities with other project managers\, and 35 Professional Development Units toward obtaining or maintaining PMP. A wide range of project management topics will be covered\, including business environment\, roles and organizations\, resource management\, stakeholder engagement\, communications management\, agile and hybrid\, integration\, project scope\, project schedule\, project cost\, project quality\, risk\, procurement\, and more. The courses are held four consecutive Saturdays\, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in room 206. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/project-management-institute-alaskas-project-management-professional-prep-course/ LOCATION:Rasmuson Hall\, UAA\, 3416 Seawolf Dr.\, Anchorage\, 99508\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/EVENT-PMI-PMP-Prep-Course-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241016 DTSTAMP:20260403T100318 CREATED:20240917T214656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T214709Z UID:10001937-1728864000-1729036799@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Connecting Alaska Consortium Conference on Broadband DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Connecting Alaska Consortium \n \n \n \n \n \n The Connecting Alaska Consortium is hosting a conference on broadband\, an event designed to empower Alaska villages\, Tribes\, and communities with the knowledge and resources needed to develop and enhance broadband services. Various broadband programs are currently available to Tribes\, and more are on the way. The Connecting Alaska Consortium is equipped to help decide which opportunities will work best in each community. Technical breakout sessions will focus on grant opportunities\, solution planning\, and access. Interactive sessions will help attendees learn how to build and plan the right broadband access for each community. The exhibitor hall will showcase the latest in broadband technology and services. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/connecting-alaska-consortium-conference-on-broadband/ LOCATION:Anchorage Marriott Downtown\, 820 W. 7th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/EVENT-Connecting-Alaska-Consortium-Conference-on-Broadband-copy.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Connecting Alaska Consortium":MAILTO:info@connectingalaska.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025 DTSTAMP:20260403T100318 CREATED:20240903T180230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T180244Z UID:10001933-1729468800-1729814399@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:The Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators 2024 Annual Fall Conference DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators \n \n \n \n \n \n The Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators members come together each year for an annual conference. Anyone who has been to a conference will attest that it’s good people\, talking about important and good work. Attendees will learn more than enough to cover the cost of attending through increased savings\, efficiency\, professional networks\, and grant opportunities throughout the rest of the year. The conference will begin on Monday with a welcome reception. On Tuesday there will be an exhibitors’ reception at the Chart Room Restaurant\, and Wednesday there will be a facilities tour followed by a social event at Alice’s Champagne Palace. Thursday will be the much-anticipated banquet\, with the conference closing early Friday. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/the-alaska-association-of-harbormasters-and-port-administrators-2024-annual-fall-conference/ LOCATION:Lands End Resort – Homer\, Alaska\, 8001\, 4786 Homer Spit Rd\, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/EVENT-Alaska-Association-of-Harbormasters-and-Port-Administrators-Fall-Conference-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025 DTSTAMP:20260403T100318 CREATED:20240724T185021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T193256Z UID:10001926-1729555200-1729814399@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2024 Alaska Travel Industry Association Annual Convention and Trade Show DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Alaska Travel Industry Association \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) in Juneau in October for Alaska’s largest annual gathering of tourism professionals. Network with tourism businesses\, including tour operators\, wholesalers\, vendors\, destination marketing organizations\, and elected officials while learning the latest travel industry best practices and business skills. The convention includes an awards banquet where the Alaska Travel Industry Association recognizes individuals and organizations who have gone above and beyond to serve Alaska’s visitors and the tourism industry. Awards are given for outstanding leadership\, professional excellence\, entrepreneurial creativity\, and/or exceptional community support. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2024-alaska-travel-industry-association-annual-convention-and-trade-show/ LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 101 Egan Dr\, Juneau\, AK\, 99801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EVENT-ATIA-Convention-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241030 DTSTAMP:20260403T100318 CREATED:20240415T170744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T163425Z UID:10001903-1730073600-1730246399@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2024 Alaska State HR Conference DESCRIPTION:Alaska Society for Human Resource Management State Council \n \n \n \n \n \n The Alaska Society for Human Resource Management State Council will hold its 2024 Alaska State HR Conference October 28 and 29 at the Hotel Captain Cook. This anticipated event will bring together industry leaders\, professionals\, and experts from around the globe to engage in insightful discussions\, share innovative ideas\, and collaborate on the future of human resources. The Conference will focus on human resources transformation\, highlighting key trends\, challenges\, and opportunities shaping the human resources landscape. Attendees can look forward to a dynamic agenda featuring keynote presentations\, interactive workshops\, networking opportunities\, and much more. Early Bird registration\, with discounted rates\, ends April 30. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2024-alaska-state-hr-conference/ LOCATION:Hotel Captain Cook\, 939 W 5th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EVENT-2024-Alaska-State-HR-Conference-copy.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Alaska Society for Human Resource Management State Council":MAILTO:akshrm@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241108 DTSTAMP:20260403T100318 CREATED:20241007T171239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T171250Z UID:10001940-1730678400-1731023999@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2024 AMA Convention and Trade Show DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Alaska Miners Association \n \n \n \n \n \n The Alaska Miners Association annual convention and trade show boasts more than 1\,000 attendees representing the Alaska mining family. Convention week includes many networking events\, the largest mining trade show in the state\, representatives from all operating mines and potential mining development projects in Alaska\, educational short courses\, and technical sessions. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2024-ama-convention-and-trade-show/ LOCATION:Dena’ina Center\, Anchorage\, 600 W 7th Ave\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/EVENT-AMA-convention-2024.png-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241110 DTSTAMP:20260403T100318 CREATED:20240905T001806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T001816Z UID:10001935-1730851200-1731196799@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2024 Associated General Contractors of Alaska Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Photo Emporium Alaska \n \n \n \n \n \n Associated General Contractors\, or AGC\, of Alaska’s annual conference gathers contractors\, suppliers\, and industry supporters from across Alaska to Anchorage’s Hotel Captain Cook November 6 to 9.  \nIt is Alaska’s premier networking event for the construction industry\, featuring multiple days of professional development sessions\, a vendor trade show\, evening networking receptions\, AGC’s Excellence in Construction & Excellence in Safety awards luncheons\, agency updates from the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities\, US Department of Defense\, and so much more. The conference is capped off by AGC’s Dinner Dance (tickets sold separately from conference registration). URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2024-associated-general-contractors-of-alaska-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Hotel Captain Cook\, 939 W 5th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/EVENT-2024-AGC-Annual-Conference-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241110 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20240709T183634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T183644Z UID:10001925-1731024000-1731196799@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2024 Pediatric Symposium DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: All Alaska Pediatric Partnership \n \n \n \n \n \n The Pediatric Symposium is the All Alaska Pediatric Partnership’s largest annual event and hosts a notable list of local and national speakers recognized as the leading experts in their field. The symposium offers Alaska’s community of healthcare providers and professionals a forum in which to learn about evidence-based best practices and innovative developments in pediatric healthcare\, while also providing a venue for networking with fellow colleagues. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2024-pediatric-symposium/ LOCATION:Anchorage Marriott Downtown\, 820 W. 7th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EVENT-2024-Pediatric-Symposium-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241115 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20241015T162511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T162523Z UID:10001941-1731369600-1731628799@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:45th Annual Alaska Resources Conference DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Resource Development Council for Alaska \n \n \n \n \n \n The Resource Development Council is hosting its 45th Annual Alaska Resources Conference this November. \nThe conference will provide timely updates on new opportunities\, projects and prospects\, address key state and federal public policy issues\, and feature the latest forecasts and updates on Alaska’s resource development industries. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/45th-annual-alaska-resources-conference/ LOCATION:Dena’ina Center\, 600 W 7th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/EVENT-RDC-Alaska-Resources-Conference-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241122 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20241104T193835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T193846Z UID:10001944-1732060800-1732233599@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Northwest Public Power Association Alaska Electric Utility Conference DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Northwest Public Power Association \n \n \n \n \n \n Held biennially\, the Alaska Electric Utility Conference is the premier event for public power utilities throughout Alaska\, offering a rich blend of learning and networking opportunities. With more than ninety trade show booths and a diverse lineup of expert speakers\, the conference is designed to help attendees tackle the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead for Alaska utilities. \nThis year’s conference\, themed “Innovate\, Integrate\, and Inspire\,” was developed by a team of Alaska utility employees\, in collaboration with Northwest Public Power Association and Alaska Power Association staff. Through engaging educational sessions\, valuable peer networking\, and interactions with regional and national product and service providers\, attendees will receive the resources needed to stay current with industry best practices\, services\, and technology. \nThe Alaska Electric Utility Conference is a must-attend event for all who provide public power to Alaska. This conference won’t return until 2026. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/northwest-public-power-association-alaska-electric-utility-conference/ LOCATION:Dena’ina Center\, Anchorage\, 600 W 7th Ave\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-04-at-8.13.18 AM-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20241120T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20241120T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20241115T192320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T192331Z UID:10001948-1732122000-1732136400@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:UAA Native Heritage Month Celebration DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: EVENT UAA Native Heritage Month Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n An evening commemorating Native culture and celebrating cultural empowerment\, with dance groups\, frybread tacos\, Indigenous open mic and karaoke\, Native art tables\, a regalia fashion show\, and more. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/uaa-native-heritage-month-celebration/ LOCATION:UAA Gorsuch Commons\, 3700 Sharon Gagnon Ln\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99508\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/EVENT-UAA-Native-Heritage-Month-Celebration-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241201 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20241115T185356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T185409Z UID:10001945-1732924800-1733011199@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Anchorage Downtown Partnership’s Small Business Saturday DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Anchorage Downtown Partnership \n \n \n \n \n \n National Small Business Saturday (SBS) is strategically scheduled on the weekend after Thanksgiving to encourage economic stimulation for small businesses. In 2023\, SBS pulled in approximately $17 billion for independent retailers and small businesses across the country\, according to the 2023 SBS Consumer Insight Survey. According to American Express\, this annual jubilee has generated more than $200 billion in revenue for American small businesses since the observance began in 2010. \nAnchorage Downtown Partnership is working with small businesses across the neighborhood to host a special Downtown Anchorage observance of SBS. Shoppers will be encouraged to visit each location on the map throughout the day\, peruse and purchase their wares\, and support local small business owners. Shoppers can enter to win two round-trip tickets to anywhere Alaska Airlines flies\, by scanning a QR code at a participating location during regular operating hours on November 30. One entry per person. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/anchorage-downtown-partnerships-small-business-saturday/ LOCATION:Downtown Anchorage\, 425 C St.\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/EVENT-ADP-Small-Business-Saturday-copy.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Anchorage Downtown Partnership":MAILTO:info@anchoragedowntown.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241215 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20241122T212922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T212946Z UID:10001949-1734134400-1734220799@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Wayland Baptist Career Management Workshop - North DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Wayland Baptist University \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayland Baptist University in Wasilla is holding a workshop for military\, veterans\, civilians\, and students seeking positions or promotions in the workforce. Topics include résumés\, interviewing\, changing career fields\, communications\, and negotiations. Topics will be addressed by local business personnel affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The workshop will be interactive. Seats are limited\, so early registration is advised. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/wayland-baptist-career-management-workshop-north/ LOCATION:Wayland Baptist University\, 7801 E 32nd Ave\, Anchorage\, 99504 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/EVENT-Wayland-Baptist-Career-Management-Workshop-copy.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Alaska Society for Human Resource Management State Council":MAILTO:akshrm@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250122T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20241018T185458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T202002Z UID:10001942-1737543600-1737550800@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2025 Economic Forecast Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Anchorage Economic Development Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n Anchorage Economic Development Corporation luncheons are the largest sit-down business events in Alaska. Keynote speaker Peter Kageyama\, a celebrated author and community development expert\, will discuss the emotional connections between people and their cities. His insights will inspire innovative approaches to enhancing livability and driving economic growth in Anchorage. Jenna Wright\, AEDC’s president and CEO\, will present the annual economic forecast for Anchorage\, sharing detailed insights of Anchorage’s key economic sectors and what that means for future economic activity\, local jobs numbers\, and demographics. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2025-economic-forecast-luncheon/ LOCATION:Dena’ina Center\, Anchorage\, 600 W 7th Ave\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/EVENT-2025-Anchorage-Economic-Development-Luncheon-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250127 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20241209T192804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T192813Z UID:10001951-1737763200-1737935999@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2025 Response to Intervention/Multi-Tiered System of Supports Conference DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Alaska Staff Development Network \n \n \n \n \n \n The 2025 Response to Intervention/Multi-Tiered System of Supports Conference will be held January 25 and 26 at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage\, with “The Culture of Belonging” as the theme. The conference aims to equip participants with the knowledge\, strategies\, and resources to effectively meet the diverse academic\, behavioral\, and social-emotional needs of students. Several national presenters will be on hand\, as well as sessions with educators from across Alaska. There will be a January 18 preconference for rural and small schools\, held virtually\, where attendees can explore tools and strategies to address academic and behavioral challenges within the context of small or rural school communities. Carol Ann Tomlinson will speak in a presentation called “Three lenses for Growing Your Understanding of Differentiation\,” in which she will explore three lenses that can extend\, enrich\, and enliven both how differentiation can be thought about and how it can be implemented: a differentiation state of mind\, 3D differentiation; and “teaching up.” A pre-conference session will be held at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center Friday\, January 24\, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\, during which attendees can sign up for one of four workshops to explore an issue in depth. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2025-response-to-intervention-multi-tiered-system-of-supports-conference/ LOCATION:Dena’ina Center\, Anchorage\, 600 W 7th Ave\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/EVENT-2025-RTI_MTSS-Conference-copy.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Alaska Staff Development Network":MAILTO:https://web.cvent.com/event/9ec806b0-7cc7-4943-938d-f589698b6912/summary END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250201 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20241115T190202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T190215Z UID:10001946-1737936000-1738367999@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2025 Alaska Marine Science Symposium DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Alaska Marine Science Symposium \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 conference held each January. Plenary sessions will be held at the Hotel Captain Cook; poster sessions will be held at the William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center. \nEach 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 to be discussed range from ocean physics and local traditional knowledge to marine mammals\, seabirds\, fish\, and invertebrates. Current and pre-service teachers may earn one or two 500-level continuing education credits through participation in this event. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2025-alaska-marine-science-symposium/ LOCATION:Hotel Captain Cook\, 939 W 5th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/EVENT-Alaska-Marine-Science-Symposium.jpg-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250203 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20250124T000533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T000547Z UID:10001961-1738368000-1738540799@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:The Alaska Farm and Garden Show DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: MATSU Events \n \n \n \n \n \n The Alaska Farm and Garden Show presents everything a person needs to know about sustainable living\, thriving\, and loving life in 49th State. The show will offer information about gardening\, vegetables\, poultry\, greenhouses\, outbuildings\, solar energy\, homesteading\, food preservation\, food independence\, landscaping\, and more. Vendors will be present and several seminars are scheduled. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/the-alaska-farm-and-garden-show/ LOCATION:Menard Sports Center\, Wasilla\, AK\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/EVENT-Alaska-Farm-and-Garden-Show-copy-2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="MATSU Events":MAILTO:info@matsuevents.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250208 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20241209T191955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T192005Z UID:10001950-1738540800-1738972799@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Alaska Forum on the Environment DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Alaska Forum \n \n \n \n \n \n Alaska’s premier environmental conference returns February 3 through 7\, featuring a hybrid event at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage and online in the Alaska Forum on the Environment (AFE) Virtual Attendee Hub. \nFor the third year in a row\, AFE will offer both in-person and virtual attendance options for both attendees and exhibitors. Watch sessions live in-person\, catch up on recorded sessions that you missed in the Virtual Attendee Hub later on\, visit exhibitors in-person and virtually\, and stay connected with AFE all year long. \nAFE 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. \nAFE offers more than 100 technical breakout sessions and inspiring keynote events throughout the year. With an All-Access Conference Pass\, attendees can watch sessions live in-person\, recorded sessions\, and live virtual sessions throughout the year through the Virtual Attendee Hub. This year’s agenda includes sessions on climate change\, energy\, environmental regulations\, cleanup and remediation\, fish and wildlife\, solid waste\, sustainability\, and more. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/alaska-forum-on-the-environment-2/ LOCATION:Dena’ina Center\, Anchorage\, 600 W 7th Ave\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/EVENT-Alaska-Forum-on-the-Environment-copy.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Alaska Forum on the Environment":MAILTO:info@akforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250207 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20250114T204956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T205005Z UID:10001957-1738713600-1738886399@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2025 Alaska Power Association State Legislative Conference DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Alaska Power Association \n \n \n \n \n \n The APA State Legislative Conference is an important tool in the organization’s state advocacy toolkit. Member attendance at this event strengthens the state power industry message. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2025-alaska-power-association-state-legislative-conference/ LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 101 Egan Dr\, Juneau\, AK\, 99801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/EVENT-2025-Alaska-Power-Association-State-Legislative-Conference-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250210 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20241209T215124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T215134Z UID:10001952-1738886400-1739145599@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Alaska Academy of Family Physicians 2025 Winter Update DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Alaska Academy of Family Physicians \n \n \n \n \n \n Join colleagues at the Alaska Academy of Family Physicians’ premier Continuing Medical Education (CME) event. The Academy typically has around 100 attendees from across Alaska. Physicians are invited to bring certified physician assistants and advanced-practice registered nurses and learn as a team. The conference is packed with valuable CME\, including two group knowledge self-assessments\, a musculoskeletal ultrasound workshop\, and a wide variety of clinical topics including diabetes\, asthma\, obesity\, heart\, kidney\, and other timely lectures. The $400 registration fee includes lunch on Friday and Saturday for registered attendees\, the Friday evening social for families\, and a Saturday evening President’s Reception for the registrant and a guest\, with a separate event for children included. Fun events for the family are included throughout the event. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/alaska-academy-of-family-physicians-2025-winter-update/ LOCATION:Hotel Captain Cook\, 939 W 5th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/EVENT-Alaska-Academy-of-Family-Physicians-2025-Winter-Update-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250219 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20241219T185524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T185534Z UID:10001955-1739577600-1739923199@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Alaska Society for Technology in Education Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Alaska Society for Technology in Education \n \n \n \n \n \n Storytelling and technology come together at this year’s Alaska Society for Technology in Education Conference to inspire creativity and transform learning. The theme\, “StoryBytes\,” celebrates the power of digital storytelling to amplify voices\, spark engagement\, and deepen connections in the classroom. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to explore innovative ways to integrate technology and storytelling\, creating memorable experiences for students and educators alike. Attendees will come together to share ideas\, learn from one another\, and shape the future of education. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/alaska-society-for-technology-in-education-conference-2025/ LOCATION:Hotel Captain Cook\, 939 W 5th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/EVENT-Alaska-Society-for-Technology-in-Education-Conference-2025.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250221 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20241115T191411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T191421Z UID:10001947-1739836800-1740095999@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2025 Mariculture Conference of Alaska DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Alaska Sea Grant \n \n \n \n \n \n The 2025 Mariculture Conference of Alaska will be held in Sitka\, located on Baranof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of Southeast.\nThe Mariculture Conference of Alaska is an opportunity to engage with members of the mariculture industry\, hear from experts\, and connect with farmers\, processors\, researchers\, community leaders\, and other professionals. \nThe goal of the conference is to support the continued development of mariculture in the state by reviewing accomplishments\, addressing challenges\, and exploring opportunities in research\, innovation\, education\, and industry growth. In addition to the conference\, this event will host the annual meetings for members of the Alaska Mariculture Alliance and Alaska Shellfish Growers Association. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2025-mariculture-conference-of-alaska/ LOCATION:Harrigan Centennial Hall\, Sitka\, Visitors Dock at Crescent Harbor\, 330 Harbor Dr\, Sitka\, 99835\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/EVENT-2025-Mariculture-Conference-of-Alaska-copy.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Alaska Sea Grant":MAILTO:sea.grant@alaska.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250223 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20241219T184902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T184915Z UID:10001954-1740009600-1740268799@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Southeast Alaska Farmers Summit DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Spruce Root \n \n \n \n \n \n The Southeast Alaska Farmers Summit brings together growers\, entrepreneurs\, and local food enthusiasts from around the region to exchange resources\, share insights and best practices\, and collaborate and work toward localizing the Southeast food system. The summit has been held biennially since 2015; each time it moves to a different community in Southeast\, allowing participants to reconnect\, expand their knowledge\, and share their experiences with a growing network of local food producers. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/southeast-alaska-farmers-summit/ LOCATION:Chapel by the Lake\, Juneau\, 11024 Auke Lake Way\, Juneau\, AK\, 99801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/EVENT-Southeast-Alaska-Farmers-Summit.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Spruce Root":MAILTO:grow@spruceroot.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250226T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20250123T232438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T232452Z UID:10001959-1740556800-1740675600@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Alaska Innovation Summit: The Business of AI DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Juneau Economic Development Council \n \n \n \n \n \n Get ready to be inspired by emerging trends and technologies that will shape Alaska’s competitiveness and increase its capacity to innovate both now and in the future. Themes include AI as a Tool: Changing Work and in Industry; AI as an Engine: Propelling Alaska’s Competitiveness; and AI as a Weight: Balancing Principles with Practice. The summit will include innovation shorts\, a pitch contest\, an innovation lounge\, the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame awards ceremony\, and an optional innovation tour and an informal afterparty. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/alaska-innovation-summit-the-business-of-ai/ LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 101 Egan Dr\, Juneau\, AK\, 99801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/EVENT-2025-Alaska-Innovation-Summit-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20250220T180423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T180432Z UID:10001969-1740700800-1740787199@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Alaska Small Business Development Center Summit: Innovation in AI\, Healthcare & Business DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Alaska Small Business Development Center \n \n \n \n \n \n With rapid advancements in AI and connectivity tools like ChatGPT\, this summit is a must-attend event for anyone shaping Alaska’s future or interested in AI. Attendees will gain actionable insights\, build meaningful connections\, and explore tools to address Alaska’s unique challenges—like workforce shortages and access to services—especially in underserved communities. \nJoin local\, global\, and national leaders\, including Amazon\, OpiAID\, Providence\, and more as we explore AI’s transformative power to drive growth and improve lives. They’ll provide actionable strategies that you can implement in your businesses and practices\, empowering you to stay ahead of the curve and lead in your industry. \nAlaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is also offering two free in-person workshops Thursday\, February 27\, at 9 a.m. at the Marriott Anchorage Downtown on a space-available basis. They are Innovation to Impact: Driving Business Value in Times of Change\, offered by Amazon Web Services\, and Unlocking AI for Alaska Healthcare: Boosting Efficiency & Innovation\, offered by the SBDC AI Resource Program. A free networking reception will be held on March 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Serrano’s Mexican Grill Downtown\, where attendees can network and watch a live stream of the ceremonial start of the 53rd Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/alaska-small-business-development-center-summit-innovation-in-ai-healthcare-business/ LOCATION:Anchorage Marriott Downtown\, 820 W. 7th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EVENT-Alaska-Small-Business-Development-Center-Summit-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250306T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250306T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20250228T185808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T185921Z UID:10001974-1741266000-1741284000@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Covenant House Alaska Open House and Career Fair DESCRIPTION:Enter Caption Here \nPhoto Credit: Covenant House Alaska \n \n \n \n \n \n Come learn about the wide range of programs and services for young people experiencing homelessness and trafficking in our community. Get a first-hand look at all the ways Covenant House provides support to young people 24 hours a day\, seven days a week\, and see the many ways to get more involved. Covenant House will also be hosting a career fair of current job openings with Covenant House Alaska and a few of its partners. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/covenant-house-alaska-open-house-and-career-fair/ LOCATION:Covenant House Alaska\, 755 A Street\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EVENT-Covenant-House-Alaska-Open-House-copy.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Covenant House Alaska":MAILTO:development@covenanthouseak.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250316 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20250117T194425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T194436Z UID:10001958-1741737600-1742083199@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2025 Alaska Anthropological Association DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Alaska Anthropological Association \n \n \n \n \n \n The Alaska Anthropological Association’s annual meetings are an international forum for projects in archaeology\, linguistics\, cultural studies\, oral history\, medical anthropology\, museum exhibitions\, cultural resource management\, human genetics\, and more. Its peer-reviewed publications—the Alaska Journal of Anthropology and Aurora monograph series— hold a growing and respected place in the literature of the North. Founded in 1974\, the association is a statewide professional organization for people working\, studying\, and interested in all areas of Northern anthropology. The association has more than 200 active members in Alaska\, the United States\, Canada\, France\, Denmark\, Norway\, and Japan. For more than thirty years its members have helped to break new ground in basic and applied research\, to build collaborations between researchers and communities\, and to foster public knowledge and interest in circumpolar cultural heritage. This year’s annual meeting will feature keynote addresses by Dr. Rudy Reimer from the Department of Archaeology at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby\, British Columbia\, and Dr. Julia Christensen\, from the Department of Geography and Planning at Queens University in Kingston\, Ontario. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2025-alaska-anthropological-association/ LOCATION:UAA Beatrice G. McDonald Hall\, 2400 W Campus Dr\, Anchorage\, 99508\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/EVENT-2025-Alaska-Anthropological-Association-copy.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Alaska Anthropological Association":MAILTO:alaskaanthro@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250322 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20250205T225036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T225046Z UID:10001962-1742169600-1742601599@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:51st Annual Meeting of the Alaska Chapter of the American Fisheries Society DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: American Fisheries Society Alaska Chapter \n \n \n \n \n \n The 2025 meeting in Ketchikan of the Alaska Chapter of the American Fisheries Society will offer plenary presentations\, technical sessions\, a poster session\, socials\, tours\, a spawning run\, professional development workshops\, and a banquet. The theme is “Our Collective Land and Sea: Weaving Fish\, Habitat\, and People.” Workshops are offered prior to the meeting starting on Sunday\, March 16. Tours will be offered on Friday\, March 21. Early registration will end February 21. Late registration will be available through the meeting for an increased price. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/51st-annual-meeting-of-the-alaska-chapter-of-the-american-fisheries-society/ LOCATION:Ted Ferry Civic Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EVENT-Alaska-Chapter-of-the-American-Fisheries-Society-Meeting.jpg-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250321T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250321T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T100319 CREATED:20250205T225823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T225836Z UID:10001963-1742544000-1742576400@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2025 Meet Alaska Conference and Trade Show DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Alaska Support Industry Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n Alaska’s premier energy conference and trade show is back. Join the Alaska Support Industry Alliance for updates from industry partners: ConocoPhillips Alaska\, Santos\, and Alaska’s mining industry. Wood Mackenzie\, the Energy Workforce and Technology Council\, and Alaska’s Congressional delegation will provide outlooks on trends in innovation and workforce development and resource development under the Trump administration. Opportunities for networking abound. Wander trade show booths\, shake hands\, meet new industry partners\, and support the robust economic growth of Alaska’s resource industry. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2025-meet-alaska-conference-and-trade-show/ LOCATION:William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center\, 555 W 5th Ave\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EVENT-2025-Meet-Alaska-Conference-and-Tradeshow-copy.webp ORGANIZER;CN="The Alaska Support Industry Alliance":MAILTO:https://www.alaskaalliance.com/contact-us END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR