2024 aasp Summit Know Before You Go

Attendee Information

Welcome to the aasp 2024 Summit! Please review the information below detailing the event schedule, site location, parking, and more. If you have any questions about this information, please feel free to contact the aasp Office at [email protected] or by calling (206) 803-1292.

• Travel and Parking Details
• Registration
• Schedule
• Pre-Conference Sessions
• Dietary Restrictions
• Tours
• Dine-Arounds
• Summit Exhibit Hall & Passport to Prizes
  
• Conference App
• Tips for Attending Summit
• Session Surveys

Travel & Parking Information

The Hilton New Orleans Riverside is 15 miles from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). It is an approximate 20-minute taxi ride.

Hilton New Orleans Riverside 
2 Poydras St
New Orleans, LA 70130

Watch the ships come in on the Mississippi River and dive into city life just steps away. Connected to Riverwalk outlets within walking distance of Warehouse District restaurants.

Parking Information

• Self Parking $44.00 per day with in-and-out privileges 
• Valet Parking $49.00 per day

Nearby Hotel Options

Loews New Orleans Hotel
300 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
5-minute walk to Summit venue

New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
11-minute walk to Summit Venue

Registration

The conference registration desk will open at the following times.

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Schedule

The full schedule is available on the aasp Summit website and on the app.

• 2024 Welcome and Conference Kick-Off
  Date and Time: Wednesday, November 13  | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM 
  Location: Grand Ballroom AB
  

• President's Reception (All are welcome!)
  Date and Time: Wednesday, November 13 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 
  Location: Mark Twain Courtyard
  

• Paws for a Break 
  Date and Time: Wednesday, November 13 | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM 
  Location: Exhibit Hall - Grand Ballroom CD

• Innovation Lab - Kindsight
  Date and Time: Wednesday, November 13 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM 
  Location: Cambridge

• Vice President's Address (during lunch)
  Date and Time: Thursday, November 14 | 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
  Location: Grand Ballroom AB
  
  

• Innovation Lab - Windfall
  Date and Time: Thursday, November 14 | 11:15 AM – 1:15 PM 
  Location: Cambridge

Pre-Conference Workshops

All pre-conference sessions will take place on Tuesday, November 12. You may add one of these sessions to your Summit registration for an extra fee.

Learn More About the Pre-Conference Sessions

Tuesday Pre-Conference Session Options:

• Navigate: 1:30 - 5:00 PM - $0.00
• Elevate: 2:00 - 5:00 PM - $150.00
• Prospect Management: 2:00 - 5:00 PM - $150
• Data Analytics & Business Intelligence: 2:00 - 5:00 PM - $150.00
• Gift Administration: 2:00 - 5:00 PM - $150.00

 Dietary Restrictions

The venue staff is informed of attendee dietary restrictions - buffet items should include listed ingredients. If needed, please request a modified meal with the banquet staff.

Tours

New Orleans Cooking School Demonstration
Tuesday, November 12
Please meet in Chemin Royal at 5:30 PM; the tour group will walk to the Cooking School (approximately .5 miles away). 

Frenchmen Street Live Music Pub Crawl
Thursday, November 14
Please meet in Chemin Royal at 6:15 PM; the bus to the Pub Crawl will leave promptly at 6:30 PM.

Dine-Arounds

Dine-Around participants will meet in Chemin Royale 30 minutes prior to the reservation time at their selected restaurant. Please look for the sign with the name of your restaurant. Dining groups may coordinate travel to/from the restaurants themselves (walking, taxis, Uber, Lyft, etc.). Need to meet your Dine-Around group at the restaurant? Please contact the office so we can let them know.

Remember to ask your servers for separate checks!

Dine-Arounds are available this year for the following dates and times*:

• Wednesday, November 13 - Meet at 7:00 PM, Reservations at 7:30 PM
• Thursday, November 14 - Meet at 6:00 PM, Reservations at 6:30 PM

*Limited space is available.

Summit Exhibit Hall & Passport to Prizes

We hope that you will take some time to meet this year's Sponsors and Exhibitors and visit their booths in the Summit Exhibit Hall.

Playing Passport to Prizes? Click on the "Passport to Prizes" icon on the home screen to scan the QR codes located at each booth in the Exhibit Hall. Attendees who scan all of the codes will be entered into a prize drawing. You must be present to win so be sure to join us at Friday's 10:00 AM Networking Break for the drawing!

PRIZES

• Stainless Steel Drink Tumbler + Starbucks Gift Card courtesy of Attain Partners
• Gift Card courtesy of GiveCampus
• Taste of New Orleans Gift Basket ($250 value) courtesy of Kindsight
• $50 Starbucks Gift Card courtesy of FundMiner
• iPad, Yeti Tumbler, + Knapsack courtesy of Zuri Group
• $100 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of DonorSearch
• Five (5) Solo Stove Mesa Tabletop Fire Pits courtesy of Affinaquest
• Blackthorn Branded Amazon Fire Tablet courtesy of Blackthorn
• JBL Live - Wireless Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones courtesy of Givzey
• Yeti Roadie 24 Hard Cooler ($250 value) courtesy of CharityEngine
• AirPod Pros courtesy of Windfall
• Fitbit Inspire 3 courtesy of Ellucian

Conference App

Download the Conference App

aasp is excited to announce that we are striving to host an eco-friendlier event. We encourage you this year to download the aasp Summit app to help navigate the conference.

aasp Summit app Information

Follow these simple steps to install the app on your device:

1. Visit the App Store for IOS devices or Google Play for Android devices to search for the app.
2. Search for "aasp Summit" and download.
3. To access attendee-only content, log in with the same email you used to register for the conference.
4. Enjoy the app feature!

5 Tips for Attending an aasp Summit

1. Plan which sessions you want to attend in advance

Check out the schedule on the website or download the app and make a note of which sessions or presenters you especially want to see.

2.  Wear comfortable shoes

You might find that you do a surprising amount of walking at an aasp Summit. Between getting from your hotel to the conference venue, walking between sessions, and going out in the evening for dinner or social events, you may well be on your feet all day. So make sure you wear shoes that are comfortable and won't cause you pain.

3. Dress in layers

Business casual is appropriate for all aasp presentations and any related events. We do recommend that you dress in layers as session rooms can vary in temperature. 

4. Do attend the social events

Social events, such as receptions or social events are an important part of the Summit experience as they give you a chance to talk with the other attendees and exhibitors in a more informal setting. So do make an effort to attend at least some of the social events as well as education sessions.

5. Stay in touch

As we all know, conferences are a great way to connect with our counterparts at other institutions or friends we haven't seen in a long time, but don't let that contact end at Summit. We encourage you to stay in touch, share ideas, and compare challenges to get the most out of the 2024 Summit. Share your experience online and use #aasp2024 when posting.