Networking Opportunities
Throughout the Conference
Friday, June 22 – Tuesday, June 26
Small Group Dinners and Lunch
Whether you are a new or returning conference attendee, getting together with colleagues over dinner is a great way to network. We are continuing to offer conference attendees the opportunity to sign up for small group dinners and lunches at several local restaurants. Reservations have been made for small groups of up to six attendees from Saturday, June 23 to Tuesday, June 26. There is also an opportunity to network with colleagues during lunch on the conference's half day on Monday, June 25. Let us do the work for you — all you need to do is show up, meet, eat, network, and enjoy. Advance registration is required, please click here to RSVP.
Sunday, June 24
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Honors and Awards Ceremony
All attendees and their guests are invited to join us in celebrating and recognizing the recipients of this year's honors and awards.
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Opening Reception sponsored by Hogan Lovells US LLP
Celebrate the official opening of the 58th Annual Conference! It's your chance to meet, greet, mingle, and network with new and old friends and colleagues on the first evening of the conference. Be sure to start your conference experience off right by attending this annual event. This event is free to all paid attendees, $40 for adult guests, $10 for children (6-12), and free for children 5 and under.
Monday, June 25
5:45 a.m.
Running or Walking Tour
NACUA is partnering with City Running Tours to offer a group running and walking tour. Cost is $25 per person; please click here to purchase a ticket.
6:00 a.m.
Morning Yoga
Rise and shine with sun salutations. To RSVP please submit a signed waiver to Susan Marcy at susan.marcy@fsw.edu
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Networking Breakfast sponsored by Husch Blackwell LLP
Rise and shine! Map out your schedule of sessions for the day while you catch up with new and old friends and colleagues over breakfast.
3:00 p.m.
Taste Twin Cities Food Tour
Sample some of the newest and hottest award-winning restaurants downtown. Cost is $62 per person; please click here to purchase a ticket.
4:00 p.m.
Taste Twin Cities Food Tour
Sample some of the newest and hottest award-winning restaurants downtown. Cost is $62 per person; please click here to purchase a ticket.
7:05 p.m.
Baseball – Saint Paul Saints vs. Souix City Explorers.
Join your NACUA colleagues for a baseball game. Cost is $20 per person; please click here to purchase a ticket.
Tuesday, June 26
6:00 a.m.
Morning Yoga
Rise and shine with sun salutations. To RSVP please submit a signed waiver to Susan Marcy at susan.marcy@fsw.edu.
6:30 a.m.
Morning Meditation
Start your day with a guided mindfulness meditation session. Please click here to RSVP.
7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Leadership & Membership Recognition Breakfast sponsored by Venable LLP
All attendees are invited to join their colleagues for breakfast and to celebrate the Association's leadership and member volunteers. The program begins at 8:15 a.m.
7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Networking Breakfast sponsored by Jenner & Block LLP
As an alternative to the Leadership and Membership Recognition breakfast, a continental breakfast will be available.
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Networking Luncheon sponsored by Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP
This is your chance to continue to network with colleagues over lunch.
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Affinity Group Luncheons
Participate in an affinity group lunch at the Annual Conference. Affinity Groups are self-organized and self-governing groups that meet based on a commonality of regional, institutional, or other interest. These groups gather informally to discuss issues pertaining to their particular region, institutional type, or area of professional or personal interest.
7:05 p.m.
Baseball – Saint Paul Saints vs. Souix City Explorers.
Join your NACUA colleagues for a baseball game. Cost is $20 per person; please click here to purchase a ticket.
7:30 p.m.
West Side Story
Take time to see an iconic American musical at the Gunthrie Theater. Cost is $25 per person; please click here to purchase a ticket.
Wednesday, June 27
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Networking Breakfast sponsored by Littler Mendelson P.C.
Catch up with new and old friends and colleagues over breakfast on this final day of the conference.