2026 AAEA Annual Meeting, July 26-28, Kansas City

2026 AAEA Annual Meeting, July 26-28, Kansas City

Health and Wellbeing



The AAEA Health & Wellbeing Task Force is excited to introduce several activities for this year’s annual meeting in Kansas City: 


Quiet Non-working Room: A dedicated room will be available throughout the annual meeting for those seeking a quiet space to recharge. This space will also serve as an interfaith/prayer room. Resources for breathing and meditation will be available. The room will be available Sunday to Tuesday in River Market (West Tower, lobby level) from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. 

Quiet Working Room: A separate dedicated room will be available throughout the annual meeting for AAEA members seeking a quiet space to work. The room will be available Sunday to Tuesday in Central Street (West Tower, lobby level) from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Morning Walk &Talk: If you want to get moving, get some fresh air, and meet new people, join us for a morning Walk & Talk on Sunday and Tuesday mornings. We will meet at the Lobby. We will walk through downtown Kansas City, exploring nearby landmarks and city streets at a relaxed pace. The group will return to the hotel no later than 8:00 a.m. To help you find the group, the organizers will be wearing purple T-shirts. Contact: Nilufer Cetik (ncetik@asu.edu

Good Morning Yoga: Start your day with some mindfulness and gentle movement on Monday morning from 6:15 - 7:00 am in Prohibition Hall B. This class is suitable for all levels, including those who have never practiced yoga before. No yoga mat is required. Please sign up here. Contact: Kelly Grogan (kellyagrogan@ufl.edu)

Mentorship and Health & Wellbeing Meet-up: A complimentary, invite only, breakfast will be offered for members of the mentorship committee and folks who participate in health and wellbeing activities. This is an opportunity to network with like minded people who are interested in career success and health and wellbeing. The meet-up is scheduled for Monday from 7:00 am - 8:00 am in Count Basie A (West Tower). Space is limited.


Please keep an eye out for Task Force members wearing purple t-shirts if you have any questions about the Task Force efforts or events. 

 

DAILY SUMMARY

Sunday, July 26

  • 7:00 am - 8:00 am - Walk & Talk (meet in the hotel lobby)
  • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm – Quiet Non-working Room (River Market)
  • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm - Quiet Working Room (Central Street)

Monday, July 27

  • 6:30 am - 7:15 am - Good Morning Yoga (Studio 6)
  • 7:00 am - 8:00 am - Mentorship and Health & Wellbeing Meet-up (Count Basie A)
  • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm – Quiet Non-working Room (River Market)
  • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm - Quiet Working Room (Central Street)

Tuesday, July 28

  • 7:00 am - 8:00 am - Walk & Talk (meet in the lobby)
  • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm – Quiet Non-working Room (River Market)
  • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm - Quiet Working Room (Central Street)

     

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