KiKi's Unofficial ASAE Annual 2016 Party List (a.k.a. How to Never Be Alone at #ASAE16)

Every year, for the past several years, I make it a point to attend the ASAE Annual Conference. This conference is where anyone involved with associations and nonprofits can connect with others working in that space. Why? Because it is the best way to catch up with the "Who's Who" of the association world.

To be sure, ASAE Annual promises opportunities in learning and networking. It also promises a ton of parties in all shapes and sizes. From the official mega receptions hosted by ASAE to the "invite-only" CVB hosted dinners, you should not ever find yourself in a position of not having somewhere to be. (One time I was randomly invited by a former colleague to join her in a reception at ASAE Annual I'd not been officially invited to and the conversation that happened in that reception ended up in me becoming a consultant which transformed my career!) 

The trouble is keeping track of all the parties along with your schedule for work and meetups with other attendees is nearly impossible. If you are a volunteer with ASAE or active in any other communities, your dance card will be overfilled. It's easy to forget or lose track of what is happening when.

Here is my Unofficial ASAE Annual 2016 Party List. I hope it helps you in your planning for making ASAE Annual the best it can be! If you click on the link, you should be able to see more details about admission, tickets, and contacts. Feel free to add your own parties, if you feel so inclined! 

Note: Some of these events require invitations, so please be sure to verify whether an event is general admission or invitation only and if you want to be invited, consider reaching out to the party host for more information. Don't say I didn't warn you!

Date	Day	Time	Party Title	Hosts	Location
8/13	Saturday	4:00pm - 5:00pm	ASAE Volunteer Reception	ASAE
8/13	Saturday	4:00pm - 5:00pm	ASAE Content Leader Briefing & Reception	ASAE
8/13	Saturday	5:00pm - 7:00pm		Hawaii	Squatters Pub Brewery, 147 West Broadway (300 South)
8/13	Saturday	7 pm - 10 pm	ASAE Opening Celebration	ASAE	Liberty Square
8/14	Sunday	6-9 pm	"Keep the Flame Alive"	Visit Milwaulkee, Visit Pittsburgh, Travel Portland	Pierpont Place
8/14	Sunday	6-9 pm	"Big D Reception"	Dallas CVB	Alamexo Mexican Kitchen
8/14	Sunday	4:30pm - 7:00pm		Columbus	Hope Gallery, 151 S. Main St.
8/14	Sunday	5:00pm - 6:00pm	International Reception		Marriott, Room Wasatch
8/14	Sunday	5:00pm - 7:00pm		American Technology Services	Green Pig Pub, 31 E 400 S.
8/14	Sunday	6:00 PM	Pokémon Go meetup!	Bean Creative	Meet at the South Foyer/South Plaza entrance on Level One (look for the Pikachu balloon!)
8/14	Sunday	6:00pm - 8:00pm		Synchroncities - Baltimore, Anaheim, San Antonio	Caffe Molise, 55 West 100 Street
8/14	Sunday	6:00pm - 8:30pm		Alberta	Caputo's Market, 314 West 300 Street
8/14	Sunday	6:00pm - 9:00pm	Small Staff Shindig	MemberClicks	Gracie's Gastropub, 326 South West Temple
8/14	Sunday	6:00pm - 9:00pm		Dallas	Alamexo Mexican Kitchen, 268 South State Street
8/14	Sunday	6:00pm - 9:30pm		Reno Tahoe	Utah Olympic Park Dinner Event, zip lining
8/14	Sunday	7:00pm		Hong Kong Dinner	Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, 75 South West Temple
8/14	Sunday	7:00pm - 9:00pm		Hilton	Trofi Restaurant & Bar, Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 255 S. West Temple
8/14	Sunday	7:00pm - 10:00pm		Marriott	Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown, 75 South West Temple
8/15	Monday	5:00pm - 7:30pm		NYC & Company	The Tasting Room, 357 200 S #100
8/15	Monday	6:00pm - 7:30pm	The Classic VIP Reception	ASAE	Grand America Hotel
8/15	Monday	7:30pm - 10:00pm	The Classic	ASAE	Grand America Hotel
8/16	Tuesday	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Closing Celebration	ASAE	Red Butte Garden

Here's the full unofficial list of ASAE Annual parties! Add your edits, parties, or and details that might help others have a better experience.

I look forward to meeting many of you at ASAE Annual in Salt Lake City!

Want to meet up while there? Tweet me @kikilitalien!