Leaders come together to gain new perspectives on cross-cutting topics, to learn from each other, and to collaborate to find innovative approaches to advance society missions and better serve the physical science community. Annual programming consists of thought-provoking speakers, insights from across the physical science enterprise, and collaborative discussions. Sessions are designed to address areas of mutual concern that would benefit from a broader dialog, to share best practices, and to support the work of participating organizations by gaining diverse community perspectives.
2025 AIP Annual Forum - Wednesday, March 12, 2025
American Center for Physics - 555 12th Street, NW; Washington, DC 20004
Register here by March 4. There is no registration fee. This event is designed for AIP Member Societies and Affiliates volunteer and staff leaders.
The meeting is preceded by breakfast at 8:15 am with programming running from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, followed by a networking reception from 4:30-6:30 pm.
I. Morning Sessions
I. Navigating Uncertainty in the Science Community, 9:30 am
This session will provide context and perspective for the rapid changes in the science landscape that have come with the new administration. Moderated discussion will explore how to manage and respond to these changes and find points of commonality and opportunities for collaboration.
- Moderator: Joel Parriott, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Director of External Affairs and Public Policy, AAS
- Presenter: Will Thomas, Spencer R. Weart Director of Research in History, Policy, and Culture, AIP
Moderated discussion
II. Engaging Industry Members and Cultivating Corporate Partnerships, 11:00 am
This session will look into trends in membership and the current state of membership organizations. We will hear perspectives from societies with successes in engaging corporate members, and from industry colleagues about their thoughts on engaging with science societies. A moderated discussion will give attendees an opportunity to share their experiences and dig deeper on effective strategies that could be applied to their own societies.
- Moderator: Jay Younger, President and CEO, McKinley Advisors
- Presenter: Angela Klink, Director of Member Programs, AVS
- Presenter: Mike Fox, Director, Capture Excellence, L3Harris, AMS
- Presenter: Christopher Semon, Director, Enterprise Accounts & Corporate Operations, AIAA
Moderated discussion
III. Lunch and Poster Session, 12:15 pm
A lunchtime poster session will highlight efforts planned for the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) and outcomes, impacts and lessons learned from innovate Member Society projects funded by AIP Venture Grants.
II. Afternoon Sessions
IV. Open Forum, 1:15 pm
Attendees will drive the content of the Annual Forum by suggesting topic areas for informal, “unconference” discussions with peers.
V. Leveraging AI for Member Society Benefit and Engagement, 3:00 pm
Artificial Intelligence, in its various applications, is impacting the science enterprise already and brings both promise and risk. This session will focus on real world utilizations that demonstrate practical uses of artificial intelligence technologies for association operations.
- Moderator: David Gammel, Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine
- Presenter: Thad Lurie, Senior Vice President of Digital and Technology, American Geophysical Union
- Presenter: Ann Michael, Chief Transformation Officer, AIP Publishing
Moderated discussion
VI. Networking Reception, 4:30 pm