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| Essential Annual Meeting Information
Thank you for registering for the AAG Annual Meeting. We're glad that you will be joining us for our meeting and look forward to seeing you next week in New York where you'll enjoy several days of outstanding sessions and great networking opportunities with colleagues and friends. Please take a moment to review the information below to prepare for the meeting.
If any of your colleagues are still interested in joining us, please let them know they can register on site.
On-site Registration Opens
at 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2012 Meeting Venues Sessions, workshops and special events will take place in either the Hilton New York (1335 Avenue of the Americas) or the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers (811 Seventh Ave.).
There are two additional meeting rooms in the Schwarzman Building of the New York Public Library (Fifth Ave. & 42nd St.). To access those session rooms, depart near the Hilton Main Lobby. Take a right on Sixth Ave. (a.k.a Avenue of the Americas). Continue to 42nd Street. Take a left on 42nd Street and proceed one block. Arrive at the Schwarsman Building at Fifth Ave. and 42nd Street.
Registration The AAG Registration Desk will be located in Hilton New York, Second Floor Lobby. Registration will be open during the following hours:
- Thursday, February 23, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday, February 24, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 25, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, February 26, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Monday, February 27, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 28, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Presentation Equipment
AAG will provide projectors with VGA connections for paper and panel sessions. Presenters should plan to use their own computers and special adapters for audio/visual presentations.
Internet Access
Wi-fi Internet access is available in the lobby of the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers. |
New York Mobile Apps & Travel Resources
A list of Apple and Android mobile apps is available to help you navigate New York and plan your activities. See available apps.
Please refer to the Travel & Local Resources page on the AAG Annual Meeting site for information about options, including cabs, trains, and shuttles.
Weather
The extended weather outlook for New York on most days of the Annual Meeting is expected to be partly cloudy with temperatures higher than the monthly average. A mix of precipitation is expected on Monday evening and Tuesday. Please check your favorite weather site for updates to help you pack accordingly.
| FRIDAY Feb. 24 | SATURDAY Feb. 25 | SUNDAY Feb. 26 | MONDAY Feb. 27 | TUESDAY Feb. 28 | | High / Low ºF High / Low ºC | 55º / 36º 13º / 2º | 48º / 30º 9º / -1º | 50º / 39º 10º / 4º | 42º / 25º 6º / -4º | 57º / 35º 14º / 2º |
Source: AccuWeather.com
What to Wear
Attire at the AAG Annual Meeting is business casual. Feel free to dress comfortably in slacks, polo shirts, sweaters, blazers, blouses, and most importantly, comfortable shoes. Suits, ties, nine-to-five dresses and heels are optional.
Currency Exchange
Most banks, hotels and shopping centers will have cash machines (ATMs) and most major retailers accept Travelers Checks and credit cards. Currency exchange is available at banks and kiosks throughout the city and at the airport. Try a currency converter. |
Guide for Newcomers & Tips on What to Attend
With more than 6,000 papers and presentations, it can be difficult to decide what to attend. Take a moment before the meeting to review the program online or download a PDF copy at www.aag.org/annualmeeting/program. A printed program will be included in your tote bag when you check-in at the meeting.
The AAG has collaborated with the Graduate Student Affinity Group to create a guide for newcomers to the AAG Annual Meeting. The guide addresses some of the most frequently asked questions we receive from first-time attendees. Download the Newcomers' Guide.
Exhibit Hall
The AAG Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall is located in the Rhinelander Gallery on the Second Floor and Americas Hall I on the Third Floor of the Hilton New York. The Exhibit Hall will be open on the following dates and times:
- Saturday, February 25, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Sunday, February 26, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Monday, February 27, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Field Trips
All field trips will depart from the rear exit of the Hilton New York Hotel. The exit is located behind the parking garage of the hotel. Attendees are welcome to join field trips if there is space available or if there are no-shows or cancellations. Please arrive at the designated departure time and contact the field trip coordinator.
Special Events
There will be numerous special events, sessions, and workshops throughout the week. Please refer to your program or pick up a copy of the daily AAGeogram for information on highlighted events and activities. Here are just a few items to consider:
- Presidential Plenary: The City Beyond Symbolism
Friday, February 24, 6:30 p.m. - AAG Atlas Award Presentation & Lecture: Mary Robinson, "Mapping the Future of Climate Change" Saturday, February 25, 6:30 p.m.
- AAG International Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Saturday, February 25, 7:30 p.m. - AAG Honorary Geographer: Saskia Sassen, "Analytic Tactics: Geography as Obstacle" Sunday, February 26, 11:40 a.m.
- AAG Past President's Address: "Building Community, Changing Culture" by Kenneth E. Foote
Sunday, February 26, 6:30 p.m. - "Building the National 9/11 Memorial: A Site of Memory and Remembrance with Michael Arad Monday, February 27, 6:30 p.m.
- Panel Session Featuring Nicholas Kristof and Salil Shetty Tuesday, February 28, 10 a.m.
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Connect with the AAG & Attendees During the Annual Meeting
AAGeograms Check your email inbox or look for print copies of the AAGeogram each morning for meeting updates, changes, and other relevant news. Please submit your program changes or cancellations at the AAG Customer Service Desk or email David Coronado at dcoronado@aag.org.
Social Media
Twitter: @theAAG
Hash Tag: #AAG2012
Facebook: www.facebook.com/geographers
AAG Knowledge Communities: http://community.aag.org |
Last Chance to Get a Discount on Your Stay at the Sheraton Hotel
 Group discount ends February 15
If you're planning to attend the AAG Annual Meeting, be sure to stay at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers to receive the AAG conference discounted rate. Located in Midtown Manhattan, the Sheraton offers quick and easy access to all conference activities and hundreds of New York City's cultural activities.
The Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers offers rooms starting at $242 USD.
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