Meetings & Events

The SouthWest Metro Chapter of IAAP meets the third Thursday of every month from September through June with the exception of December and May when our chapter meets the second Thursday. Our monthly meetings are held at the Embassy Suites Hotel located at 2800 Amercian Boulevard West, Bloomington, Minnesota.

Meeting fees are $25 for IAAP members and $30 for non-IAAP members. This fee includes registration and networking (5:30-6:00 pm), dinner from Chez Daniel (6:00-6:40 pm), and educational program (6:45-7:45 pm), concluding with a short business meeting at 7:45 pm.

Please note that programs are subject to change.

International IAAP Meetings & Events

EDUCATION FORUM AND ANNUAL MEETING

The International Education Forum & Annual Meeting is IAAP’s premier event taking place during the summer with over 1,200 attendees. This event offers more than 50 education workshops focusing on topics from management skills to leadership development. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the inner workings of the association by attending the business sessions that highlight the association leadership. And don’t forget the numerous networking events that provide social gatherings with your peers.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK

Since 1952, the International Association of Administrative Professionals has honored office workers by sponsoring Administrative Professionals Week. Today, it is one of the largest workplace observances outside of employee birthdays and major holidays.

SPRING CONFERENCE

The Spring Conference is held each March. It is a 2½ day conference held in North America providing opportunities to network, share ideas, problems and solutions with other admins. You will have the opportunity to hear three to four top-notch presenters and return to your job with renewed enthusiasm and ideas. You will also receive recertification points if you are an active CPS and/or CAP holder. CEU is available as an alernative to recertification points.

FALL CONFERENCE

The Fall Conference is held each October in various locations in North America. This 2½ day conference provides opportunities to network, share ideas, problems and solutions with other admins. You will have the opportunity to hear three to four top-notch presenters and return to your job with renewed energy and vitality. You will also receive recertification points if you are an active CPS and/or CAP holder. You can receive CEU as an alernative to recertification points.

For information on other events throughout the year, visit the IAAP Events page on the national headquarters website.