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Annual Awards Presented at AIIP 2024 Symposium

By AIIP External Communications Committee

Recipients of AIIP’s annual awards were announced on April 20^th during the AIIP 2024 Symposium held in St. Louis, Missouri, a hybrid event featuring in-person programs and concurrent sessions for virtual attendees. AIIP Immediate Past President Janel Kinlaw presented awards to AIIP members who embrace and promote the values of the association, and the Roger Summit Lecture Award recipient was recognized. AIIP thanks Awards Nominating Committee members Arthur Weiss and Michele Bate for guiding the process. More information about each award is available on the AIIP Awards page.

AIIP 2024 Symposium: A Pivotal Moment for Your Business Growth

Two AIIP members share their insights and experiences from attending AIIP’s annual conference/symposium. Our next symposium is April 18-21, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. Virtual attendance options are available. Conference registration is now open.

Mastering Independent Info Pro Life: AIIP’s Updated Getting Started Guide

By AIIP Outreach Committee

AIIP’s invaluable guide on how to start an independent information business has been refreshed! The updated edition of “The AIIP Guide to Starting Your Own Information Business” is now available on the AIIP website. The companion launch webinar on October 12^thwill feature a panel of new and seasoned AIIP members sharing their experiences and wisdom from getting their own businesses up and running (see registration info further below).

Make Your Pitch: AIIP 2024 Symposium Call for Speakers

By Liz McLean

With planning for the AIIP 2024 Symposium in full swing, it’s time to show your expertise, build your brand and jump-start infopro momentum by submitting a proposal to share your deep know-how and business stories at the AIIP 2024 Symposium. This year’s theme is “Learn & Grow.”

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Looking Ahead: AIIP Starts Planning for 2024 Symposium

By Rachel Yang

The AIIP23 annual conference in Milwaukee is another one for the books. Many thanks to all who contributed and participated to make it a truly delightful and purposeful event.

AIIP Honors Members at 2023 Awards Ceremony

By Denise Carter and Chris Cochran

(Editor’s note: In the coming weeks and months, the AIIP Connections Blog will present highlights from the annual conference held in April 2023.)

The Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) announced its award recipients on April 29^th during the recently concluded annual conference (AIIP 2023), a hybrid event featuring in-person programs in Milwaukee as well as virtual events. AIIP Immediate Past President Denise Carter presented awards to AIIP members who embrace and promote the values of the association. AIIP thanks Awards Nominating Committee members Arthur Weiss and Michele Bate for guiding the process this year. More information about each award is available on the AIIP Awards page.

Reset, Refocus, Review: AIIP 2022 Conference “Takeaways” Process and New Watch Party

By Liz McLean

September is a time to reset and refocus for a productive end to 2022. And it’s an ideal time for a strategic pause to revisit some of the great topics and energies delivered at the #AIIP22 virtual conference in April 2022. Conference participants told us they loved the inspiration, learning, and conversations that grew from diverse and engaging speakers and topics.

Giving back: AIIP members show their support

By Susan Baerwald

Every year since the 2010 AIIP conference in Cleveland, Ohio, AIIP has designated a conference give-back organization as a way for attendees to show their support and appreciation for our host cities. We continued this practice in 2020 and 2021 after switching to a virtual format due to the pandemic, selecting one organization to recognize each year.