Networking at the AMIA 2024 Annual Conference
Meet new colleagues and reconnect with familiar friends when you take part in these events.
All events are free and open to all attendees unless noted otherwise.
Saturday, November 9
Women in Informatics Networking Event (WINE)
6:00 pm- 7:30 pm | Union Square 22
Organized by the Women in AMIA - Networking/Mentoring and Lifecycle Sub-Committee, WINE offers an opportunity to meet with other women to discuss various topics and network. This session is open to all members, attendees, AMIA leaders, and interested volunteers who identify as part of, or are allies of, the WIA community.
AMIA and Annual Symposium Orientation
5:30 pm- 6:30 pm | Continental Ballroom 1-2
Join fellow attendees to network, meet new colleagues, and gain a sense of what to expect throughout the conference. This gathering is intended to help attendees maximize their experience at Symposium.
Sunday, November 10
AMIA Fun Run/Walk
6:30 am – 7:45 am | Hotel LobbyJoin fellow attendees for some exercise through San Francisco. The run/walk will cover approximately 5 miles and will be hosted by AMIA member Dr. Danny Sands. For those who would like to doa shorter run, there will be a turnaround point at the 5K mark. The run will begin promptly at 6:30 am.
AMIA Welcome Reception
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Grand Ballroom
Join us for the opening of the Exhibition Hall. Symposium allows informaticians from across the country to gather in San Francisco for five days of learning and networking. Now is the time to get started. Join your peers for an opportunity to meet new friends and reconnect with old ones. Light hors devours will be served.
ACMI Celebration/New Fellows Induction
6:30 pm - 9:30 p.m. | Plaza A/B
Registration required
ACMI Fellows are invited to a special evening dedicated to sharing our camaraderie and honoring the incoming 2024 Class of ACMI Fellows and this year’s Distinguished Fellows.
Monday, November 11
Movement Session: Embodied Resourcing Thru Image Making
6:00 am - 6:45 am | Continental Ballroom 7
Waking up to the depth, wisdom, and intelligence of our body and imagination can open us to inner resources and life-given wholeness. In this 45 min. experiential session, through conscious body movement and image-making, participants will call on a new kind of inward attention to explore and attune to feeling states, kinesthetic sensations, intuition, and body awareness, toward meaningful new encounters with the self.
This session is open to everyone. No prior movement/dance or image-making experience is needed, and art materials will be provided. Participants will need comfortable clothing for movement.
Poster Session 1
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Grand Ballroom
The poster sessions are a vibrant and popular component of the conference offering interaction with a variety of subject matter experts at different stages of their informatics careers.
Tuesday, November 12
T-shirt Day
All day
Join us Tuesday for AMIA t-shirt day! Be sure to showcase your informatics pride on social media and use the hashtag #AMIA2024.
Poster Session 2
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Grand Ballroom
The poster sessions are a vibrant and popular component of the conference offering interaction with a variety of subject matter experts at different stages of their informatics careers.
ACMI Speed Networking Mixer: Connecting Students, Young Professionals and Fellows of ACMI
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Yosemite C
Join us for the ACMI Speed Networking Mixer, an engaging event designed to foster meaningful connections between Students, Young Professionals and Fellows of ACMI. Featuring a dynamic speed networking format, participants will rotate through 6-8 themed discussion tables, each hosted by ACMI Fellows. This is a unique opportunity to engage in focused conversations, gain insights from seasoned professionals, and begin to build lasting relationships. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your network and make the most of your Symposium experience! Complimentary beverage + cash bar.
This free event is open to all Students, Young Professionals and Fellows of ACMI.
AMIA Escape Rooms (Ticket required)
6:30 pm | The Escape Game Downtown
The Escape Game San Francisco features 5 one-of-a-kind themes. Add this fun, interactive opportunity directly to your conference registration.
Symposium Dance Party
9:00 pm - 12:00 pm | Plaza A/B
Pack your dancing shoes as the fun continues at our Annual Dance Party. Dress code: Come as you are!