There will be many opportunities to learn, network, and celebrate during the ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO in New Orleans this October, just over a month away. In addition to the 140+ education sessions, field sessions, workshops, and special events, be sure to add the new PPN Live to your annual meeting plans, and remember to register before the Advanced Rate deadline this Friday, September 16 to save $150. If you are already registered, book your hotel and purchase special event tickets before September 16 to take advantage of the best rates.
Through PPN Live, you can network with colleagues from all 20 Professional Practice Networks (PPNs) throughout the annual meeting weekend. This is all part of the new PPN Live:
- Participate in a PPN Live session – PPN meetings take place on the EXPO floor throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday, and include a variety of formats: invited speakers, fast-paced PechaKucha-style presentations, speed-mentoring, networking sessions, and more.
- Attend a PPN exhibitor product tour (1.0 PDH LA CES/NON-HSW)
- Network with your PPN peers at the EXPO Reception featuring the PPNs on Sunday from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. It’s now free to all registered annual meeting attendees, and non-PPN members are welcome to attend.
PPN Live Sessions
PPN meetings take place on the EXPO floor throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday, October 22-23, and are open to all attendees. Already a member of one PPN, but curious about another? Or not sure which PPN to choose (all ASLA members receive one PPN membership for free)? You are welcome to attend as many PPN meetings as you like!
Here is the full schedule of PPN meetings taking place Saturday and Sunday in the EXPO’s PPN Live space:
Saturday, October 22
Sunday, October 23
PPN EXPO Tours: Network and Learn at ASLA EXPO
ASLA is offering attendees the opportunity to network with PPN peers and product exhibitors in a PPN show floor tour designed to highlight PPN topic areas. PPN Exhibit Tours will take place on Saturday and Sunday during EXPO hours (please see schedule below) and will provide 1.0 PDH (LA CES/NON-HSW). The tours will offer attendees the opportunity to learn about new and improved products and how these improvements and services can assist in creating a successful design project. The one-hour tour will include up to four presentations by various exhibitors.
Saturday, October 22
Sunday, October 23
EXPO Reception featuring the Professional Practice Networks
PPN Live also brings the PPN Reception right to the show floor on Sunday, October 23 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Networking doesn’t just happen online! Join fellow PPN members in person to make connections with friends and colleagues and discuss how they are contributing to the landscape architecture profession.
The Reception is free for all meeting registrants; meeting badge required. Non-registrants may purchase EXPO-only passes at registration: professionals, $85; students, $20. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans!