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2024 Mental Health Resource Fair
2024-09-21 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Anchorage) | Spenard Community Recreation Center, 2020 W. 48th Avenue, Anchorage, 99517, United States
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Join Alaska Public Media for its third annual Mental Health Resource Fair at the Spenard Community Recreation Center on Saturday, September 21. The fair is free and family friendly, with complimentary food and kids’ arts and crafts activities. This year, forty local organizations will offer information and resources related to wellness and mental health. Molly of Denali will make a special appearance from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

The 2024 Top 49ers Luncheon
2024-09-27 11:30 - 14:00 | Dena’ina Center, Anchorage, 600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Join us for this year’s Top 49ers Celebration!
Alaska’s Largest Local Businesses by Gross Revenue
The Top 49ers are Alaska’s largest local companies, ranked by gross revenue. They were established in Alaska and maintain headquarters here, and they voluntarily submit revenue figures, which we use to develop the Top 49ers ranks annually.

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2024 Alaska Rural Energy Conference
2024-10-02 - 2024-10-04 | Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center, 813 Noble St, Fairbanks, AK, 99701, United States
Photo Credit: Alaska Municipal League

The 2024 Alaska Rural Energy Conference aims to create a forum for energy stakeholders to share ideas and information with the hope of promoting economic development, environmental sustainability, and energy security for Alaskans. Discussions and presentations will focus on exploring the technical and economic feasibility of fossil fuel and renewable energy options for rural Alaska, discuss new technologies and recent success stories, and identify what the state and industry can do to help rural utilities function at the highest possible level. Early bird registration is open until August 16.

2024 Conference for Writers and Illustrators
2024-10-04 - 2024-10-05 | Wendy Williamson Auditorium, 2533 Providence Dr., Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States
Photo Credit: Alaska Writers Guild

Alaska Writers Guild is partnering with the Alaska chapters of Romance Writers of America, the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and UAA’s Department of Writing for its 2024 conference. Together, they plan to bring agents, editors, and authors from across the country to service writers and illustrators at every stage of their careers and creative processes. From workshops to roundtables, critiques to panels, this year’s conference is sure to have something for writers of all levels—newbie writer to published pro.

UAA 2024 College of Business and Public Policy Showcase
2024-10-04 17:00 - 19:30 | Rasmuson Hall, UAA, 3416 Seawolf Dr., Anchorage, 99508, United States
Photo Credit: UAA College of Business and Public Policy

The 2024 College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) Showcase is all about AI. For its showcase, the college has invited experts from industry, government, and research who are pioneering AI. Attendees can meet Aurora robot dog from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities and learn about digital twins modernizing Cordova’s electrical grid with Clay Koplin, CEO of Cordova Electric Cooperative. They can also hear US Air Force Chief Scientist Victoria Coleman discuss AI-piloted F-16 fighters and see Walmart’s virtual reality employee training revolution led by Andy Trainor. Discover UAA College of Arts and Sciences’ Eric Bortz’s work in AI genomics for biosecurity and meet CBPP students from the AI with Business Applications class showcasing their innovative projects.
Also at the showcase, a series of thirty-minute sessions will exhibit different uses of AI in various fields. Attendees can visit the Alaska Data Science and AI Lab (ADSAIL) and experience cutting-edge technology; try out the Hololens 2, VR, or eye tracking devices, and take on the CBPP chess robot for a game; accept the AI Showcase Challenge to solve the Seawolf puzzle using a Hololens (the fastest to solve the puzzle during the showcase wins!); mingle and network while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres with wine, beer, or cider; enjoy a dedicated networking space in the Spine; talk with faculty, Dean’s Advisory Board members, alumni, and other UAA dignitaries; or bid on select items in the silent auction. This is an event for adults 21 years of age and older.
A portion of each $50 ticket will be donated to support CBPP student programs and scholarships.

Project Management Institute Alaska Chapter Professional Development Day
2024-10-05 | GCI Basecamp Building, 1001 Northway Dr, Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States
Photo Credit: Project Management Institute Alaska

Join Project Management Institute Alaska for a full-day workshop, “Project Everest: Reaching New Heights in Project Management,” led by speaker and performance coach, Alan Mallory. This program focuses on developing project managers and strengthening project teams by reinforcing the professional development and project management skills essential for success in any project. Gain seven professional development units through interactive modules covering essential steps for successful projects, hybrid agile approaches, emotional intelligence, strategic planning, and hands-on activities.
Mallory’s dynamic presentation focuses on developing project managers and strengthening project teams by reinforcing the professional development and project management skills that are essential for success in any project. The journey to the summit of Mount Everest serves as a metaphor for overcoming challenges and achieving ambitious goals, making this workshop not only educational but also inspiring. Throughout the day, attendees will engage in practical exercises designed to enhance project management capabilities.

Alaska Business Summit
2024-10-08 - 2024-10-10 | Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center, 813 Noble St, Fairbanks, AK, 99701, United States
Photo Credit: Alaska Chamber

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.

Project Management Institute Alaska’s Project Management Professional Prep Course
2024-10-12 - 2024-11-12 | Rasmuson Hall, UAA, 3416 Seawolf Dr., Anchorage, 99508, United States
Photo Credit: Project Management Institute Alaska

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.

Connecting Alaska Consortium Conference on Broadband
2024-10-14 - 2024-10-15 | Anchorage Marriott Downtown, 820 W. 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
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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.

The Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators 2024 Annual Fall Conference
2024-10-21 - 2024-10-24 | Lands End Resort – Homer, Alaska, 8001, 4786 Homer Spit Rd, Homer, AK, 99603, United States
Photo Credit: Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators

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.

2024 Alaska Travel Industry Association Annual Convention and Trade Show
2024-10-22 - 2024-10-24 | Centennial Hall, 101 Egan Dr, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Photo Credit: Alaska Travel Industry Association

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.

2024 Alaska State HR Conference
2024-10-28 - 2024-10-29 | Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Alaska Society for Human Resource Management State Council

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.

2024 AMA Convention and Trade Show
2024-11-04 - 2024-11-07 | Dena’ina Center, Anchorage, 600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Photo Credit: Alaska Miners Association

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.

2024 Associated General Contractors of Alaska Annual Conference
2024-11-06 - 2024-11-09 | Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Photo Credit: Photo Emporium Alaska

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.
It 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).

2024 Pediatric Symposium
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-09 | Anchorage Marriott Downtown, 820 W. 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Photo Credit: All Alaska Pediatric Partnership

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.

45th Annual Alaska Resources Conference
2024-11-12 - 2024-11-14 | Dena’ina Center, 600 W 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Photo Credit: Resource Development Council for Alaska

The Resource Development Council is hosting its 45th Annual Alaska Resources Conference this November.
The 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.

Northwest Public Power Association Alaska Electric Utility Conference
2024-11-20 - 2024-11-21 | Dena’ina Center, Anchorage, 600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Photo Credit: Northwest Public Power Association

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.
This 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.
The Alaska Electric Utility Conference is a must-attend event for all who provide public power to Alaska. This conference won’t return until 2026.

UAA Native Heritage Month Celebration
2024-11-20 17:00 - 21:00 | UAA Gorsuch Commons, 3700 Sharon Gagnon Ln, Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States
Photo Credit: EVENT UAA Native Heritage Month Celebration

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.

Anchorage Downtown Partnership’s Small Business Saturday
2024-11-30 | Downtown Anchorage, 425 C St., Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Photo Credit: Anchorage Downtown Partnership

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.
Anchorage 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.

Wayland Baptist Career Management Workshop - North
2024-12-14 | Wayland Baptist University, 7801 E 32nd Ave, Anchorage, 99504
Photo Credit: Wayland Baptist University

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.

2025 Economic Forecast Luncheon
2025-01-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Dena’ina Center, Anchorage, 600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Photo Credit: Anchorage Economic Development Corporation

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.

2025 Response to Intervention/Multi-Tiered System of Supports Conference
2025-01-25 - 2025-01-26 | Dena’ina Center, Anchorage, 600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Photo Credit: Alaska Staff Development Network

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.

2025 Alaska Marine Science Symposium
2025-01-27 - 2025-01-31 | Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Photo Credit: Alaska Marine Science Symposium

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.
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 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.

The Alaska Farm and Garden Show
2025-02-01 - 2025-02-02 | Menard Sports Center, Wasilla, AK, United States
Photo Credit: MATSU Events

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.

Alaska Forum on the Environment
2025-02-03 - 2025-02-07 | Dena’ina Center, Anchorage, 600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Photo Credit: Alaska Forum

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.
For 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.
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, 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.

2025 Alaska Power Association State Legislative Conference
2025-02-05 - 2025-02-06 | Centennial Hall, 101 Egan Dr, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Photo Credit: Alaska Power Association

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.

Alaska Academy of Family Physicians 2025 Winter Update
2025-02-07 - 2025-02-09 | Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Photo Credit: Alaska Academy of Family Physicians

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.

Alaska Society for Technology in Education Conference 2025
2025-02-15 - 2025-02-18 | Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Photo Credit: Alaska Society for Technology in Education

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.
Don’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.

2025 Mariculture Conference of Alaska
2025-02-18 - 2025-02-20 | Harrigan Centennial Hall, Sitka, Visitors Dock at Crescent Harbor, 330 Harbor Dr, Sitka, 99835, United States
Photo Credit: Alaska Sea Grant

The 2025 Mariculture Conference of Alaska will be held in Sitka, located on Baranof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of Southeast.
The 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.
The 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.

Southeast Alaska Farmers Summit
2025-02-20 - 2025-02-22 | Chapel by the Lake, Juneau, 11024 Auke Lake Way, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Photo Credit: Spruce Root

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.
