Fall 2023 Conference

Dates: October 12-13, 2023

Theme: Exploring the "New Normal" in the Post-COVID Pandemic Era

Introductory Presentation

This conference will first start with an introductory presentation with the purpose of introducing the theme of this conference in examining the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic with regards to reshaping the world. Furthermore, this introductory presentation will also provide brief glimpses into various topics surrounding this theme from professors and other guest speakers from different academic departments at Vanderbilt.

NOTE: The IDAA Introductory Presentation is open to everyone, but registration is compulsory for admittance into this event.

Interactive Seminars

Following the introductory presentation, student participants will be able to partake in interactive seminar discussions with professors in smaller groups in order to dive deeper into the topics discussed in this conference. For more information about the topics of our different interactive seminars, please visit the Interactive Seminars page

NOTE: The IDAA Interactive Seminars are only open to students attending an undergraduate academic institution, and registration for these seminars is compulsory for admittance and participation in these seminars. 

For more information about the IDAA conference schedule and details pertaining to registration, please click "Schedule and Registration Info" below.