Other Events

Aside from the invited and submitted program, there are numerous formal and informal opportunities for networking and learning about the latest developments in the field. The biennial meetings provide an opportunity for child development professionals and other researchers to connect and exchange information and ideas. Please see below for other opportunities offered. These events are not sponsored by SRCD.

SRCD 2025 Other Affiliated Events Guidelines

• SRCD has reserved a block of meeting rooms for pre-conferences/special events. Space is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
• All event space will be subject to a meeting room rental that must be paid in full prior to the event start date.
• All events will be held at the following venues:
  • Minneapolis Convention Center
  • Hilton Minneapolis
• Groups who wish to schedule their events within the SRCD block of meeting rooms require prior approval from SRCD (DO NOT contact the venues directly). All event space must be requested via the SRCD online portal.
• Groups are responsible for handling registration for their events and must stay within the room capacity dictated by the number of expected attendees that is submitted on the request form.
• SRCD is not financially responsible for any expenses associated with any pre-conference/special event. All expenses including (but not limited) to A/V and catering are the sole responsibility of the organizing group. Vendor contact information will be given upon approval and paid invoices.
• Group events may not conflict with any SRCD programing.
• SRCD is dedicated to providing an inclusive, harassment-free experience for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, immigration status, nationality, social class, religion (or lack thereof), gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, career status, or political ideology. All events held at the #SRCD25 must adhere to the SRCD Conduct and Compliance Agreement.
• SRCD reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the event without warning or refund, in response to any incident of unacceptable behavior.

To request event space at the #SRCD25 venues, please contact complete the Event Request Form. Deadline to submit a request for event space is Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 11:59 PM, ET.

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Registration and General Information Inquires should be directed to the contact listed for that event.