AMA Fall Convention Planned for In-Person Event in Anchorage
“Hidden in Plain Sight: Alaska’s Affordable Energy,” for the Alaska Resource Development Council April 1. Lorali did a great job reminding us that coal remains the most affordable and accessible energy source for Alaska military, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and many interior communities. The presentation is available online at the RDC website AkRDC.org and on vimeo at vimeo.com/531897075. AMA fall convention planned for traditional event The AMA annual convention committee is working full steam toward a traditional in- person convention this fall, Oct. 31-Nov. 6 in Anchorage. Events will take place at the downtown Marriott Hotel and the Dena’ina Center. We are following state and city mandates and taking extra safety precautions as we plan the Convention. Our annual convention is always the largest mining event in Alaska each year, bringing up to 1,500 miners, support companies, educators, and government leaders together to network, plan and share what is ahead for mining in our state. Given COVID- 19-related safety restrictions the 2020 event was held virtually and still drew hundreds of participants and rave reviews. The committee is planning to continue and adapt what we learned from a powerful all-virtual convention in fall 2020 and there will remain a virtual component to
being planned. Sponsor and vendor opportunities will be available soon. Watch for updates about the convention throughout this year at AlaskaMiners.org .
the 2021 convention. The week is currently slated to begin with short courses, followed by a single-track of technical sessions, a trade show and social events. The core shack, prospectors tent, claim post and poster session are also
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