Networking Events One of the most valuable experiences you can have at a
Kickoff Event at the Country Music Hall of Fame
conference is networking. While the conference schedule can
Start your conference off on the right note by joining us for a
make it hard to find time to meet new people, ASDSO has built
private reception on the Country Music Hall of Fame. Enjoy hors
in numerous opportunities for you to expand your professional
d’oeuvres and drinks while walking around the Hall of Fame and
network and meet new dam and levee safety professionals.
networking with colleagues.
Aside from the technical sessions, workshops, and field trips below are a few of the many opportunities provided by Dam
Dine Around
Safety 2021.
The annual conference dine around will take place on Tuesday, September 14. Past attendees have told us that participating
Exhibit Hall
in the dine around is the perfect place to meet new people
The networking hub of the conference, the exhibit hall offers a
from across the country (and the world) and share experiences
plethora of opportunities to network with fellow attendees.
in a casual environment. Watch DamSafety.org/DS21 for more details.
Receptions and Special Events Two evening receptions will be held in the exhibit hall, Monday,
Young Professionals Networking Opportunities
September 13 and Tuesday, September 14. Enjoy appetizers
The ASDSO Young Professionals Interest Group will host a
and network with over 100 exhibitors where you have the
number of networking and social activities as part of the Dam
opportunity to learn about the latest, and greatest products
Safety 2021 conference including having their own tables as a
and services available. In addition to the receptions, lunch is
part of the awards luncheon and the conference dine around.
provided in the exhibit hall on Wednesday, September 15, and
In addition, the YP Group will hold an open meeting during the
breakfast and breaks are held in the exhibit hall on Tuesday,
conference. Stop by the YP table in the Resource Center to learn
September 14 and Wednesday, September 15.
how you can get involved.
Resource Center & Lounge Located in the center of the exhibit hall, the Resource Center & Lounge is the perfect place to relax, recharge your batteries (as well as your phone), and meet new people - or catch up with old friends. Plus, all door prize drawings will be held in the Resource Center.
Cherokee Dam on the Holston River in East Tennessee