Upcoming Events

Arkansas Advanced Energy Association hosts a variety of in-person and virtual events to engage our members, share valuable resources and provide opportunities for networking and collaboration.

If you are looking for events related to workforce development, please check the Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation events calendar.

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emPOWER Arkansas Conference & Expo
Oct
20
to Oct 21

emPOWER Arkansas Conference & Expo

Hosted by Arkansas Advanced Energy, this two-day event is where industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators converge to shape what’s next for Arkansas’s energy landscape. The event combines informative sessions, an industry exposure event for students and job seekers, as well as networking opportunities.

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Apr
1

AR STEM at the Capitol Day

WHAT: AR STEM @The Capitol Day is a one-day, student-led advocacy event designed to highlight the importance of STEM education in Arkansas. Students from the EAST Initiative will meet with their legislators to discuss their work, exhibit projects in the rotunda, and hold a press conference. Additional STEM-related exhibitors will join students in the rotunda.

WHO:

WHEN: Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

WHERE: Arkansas State Capitol, 500 Woodlane, Little Rock, AR  72201

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EAST Conference 2025
Mar
18
to Mar 20

EAST Conference 2025

EAST Conference is where innovation and collaboration come to life, while inspiring students who are passionate about technology and community problem-solving. This event is a call-to-action for those ready to transform their knowledge into impactful solutions.

If you know EAST, you know that our students are not just learners; they are visionary changemakers paving the way to a brighter future. Join us and experience what it truly means to be a part of a transformative journey.

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AEEA Environmental & Outdoor Education Conference
Mar
7
to Mar 8

AEEA Environmental & Outdoor Education Conference

AEEA’s Environmental and Outdoor Education Conference is a gathering that brings together classroom teachers, non-formal educators, higher education students, Master Naturalists, and conservation professionals from around Arkansas. This professional learning event consists of hands-on workshops, field tours, concurrent presentations, exhibitors, and networking opportunities.

For the 2025 conference, we are changing things up a bit. The conference date will move to early March, and it will be held over a Friday and Saturday. Registration options will include one day or both days. The conference theme focuses on the connection between a healthy environment and healthy people.

Sessions will include slide presentations, roundtable discussions, show and tell tables, hands-on workshops, and outdoor field tours. Up to 10 hours of professional development are available.

In addition to hands-on learning, exhibitors feature available resources and programs, and the silent auction showcases Arkansas-made goods, education resources, and sustainability-focused products. The silent auction funds the AEEA mini-grant program. The conference brings together diverse attendees in some of the most beautiful locations that Arkansas has to offer.

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Be Pro Be Proud: Northeast Arkansas Draft Day
Feb
27

Be Pro Be Proud: Northeast Arkansas Draft Day

Draft Day is a dynamic career event connecting Arkansas companies with high school students, designed to match students' technical skills and interests with exciting career opportunities. Draft Day offers a Career Expo for all high school students and targeted matches connecting seniors with companies for real interviews. Preparatory workshops ensure students are ready to shine.

Real Interviews. Real Jobs. Real Opportunities. Hosted by Be Pro Be Proud.

 
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