Events

Mark your calendars! Make sure to check out these great events and breaks at the 31st Conference on Severe Local Storms.

Virtual Posters

Wednesday, 16 October | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT | Zoom (Online Program)

Student Social

Sunday, 20 October | 7:00 PM EDT | We Scream Ice Cream and Coffee, Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort

All food, drink and additional expenses are self-paid

Early Coffee

Every morning | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT | Seaside & Big Band Pre Function

Get your day started early with a cup of coffee and some conversations! Coffee and tea will be provided. Please RSVP for this event during registration.

AM Coffee Break

Every day | 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM EDT | Seaside & Big Band Pre Function

Take a break from all the exciting science and grab a bite to eat! Coffee, tea and breakfast items will be provided (menu coming soon). Please RSVP for this event during registration.

  • Monday AM Coffee Break sponsored by National Forensic Consultants
  • Tuesday AM Coffee Break sponsored by Northern Hail Project (NHP)
  • Wednesday AM Coffee Break sponsored by UNC Charlotte | Dept. of Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences
  • Thursday AM Coffee Break sponsored by University of Alabama in Huntsville Department of Atmospheric and Earth Science

Formal Poster Viewings

Monday, 21 October - Thursday, 24 October | 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM EDT | Seaside Ballroom Salon ABC

Join us in Seaside Ballroom Salon ABC to explore innovative ideas and groundbreaking research. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided.

  • Monday Poster Viewing sponsored by Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP)

PM Coffee Break

Every day | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM EDT | Seaside & Big Band Pre Function

Stretch your legs and recharge! Coffee and tea will be provided (menu coming soon). Please RSVP for this event during registration.

  • Tuesday PM Coffee Break sponsored by Penn State University Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences

Queer Gatherings (QG) @ AMS Severe Local Storms

Monday, 21 October | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM EDT | Goodman

The AMS LGBTQ+ affinity group, Coriolis, is proud to host a coffee break for members of the LGBTQ+ communities and allies attending the 31st Conference on Severe Local Storms in Virginia Beach, VA. The event will take place on Monday, 21 October 2024, and participants should meet in the Goodman Room at the conference hotel. 

Food and beverage will be provided in Seaside and Big Band Pre-function. For more information about this event, please contact event organizers Matt Brown ([email protected]) and Jason Keeler ([email protected]). For more information on Coriolis, contact Declan Crowe ([email protected]).

Student and Early Career Reception

Monday, 21 October | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT | Seaside Event Terrace, Seaside & Big Band Pre Function

Calling all students and early career professionals! Mix and mingle with others at this social hour. Hors d'oeuvres will be available as well as a cash bar.

Ice Breaker Reception

Monday, 21 October | 7:00 - 8:30 PM EDT | Seaside Event Terrace, Seaside & Big Band Pre Function

Join us for a welcome reception. Meet up with colleagues or make new connections! Hors d'oeuvres will be available as well as a cash bar. this reception will be fully vegetarian, in an effort to support our Green Meetings Initiative. Please RSVP for this event during registration.

This reception is sponsored by  The School of Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma

Tuesday Evening Session Reception

Tuesday, 22 October | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT | Seaside & Big Band Pre Function

Light refreshments and cash bar will be provided.

Student Coffee Break

Wednesday, 23 October | 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM EDT | Goodman

Student attendees are invited to drop in for a snack and to chat with peers (new and old!) within the conference. Food and beverage will be provided in Seaside and Big Band Pre-function.

Women's Dinner

Wednesday, 23 October | 5:30 PM EDT | Mellow Mushroom Virginia Beach

All food, drink and additional expenses are self-paid. 

Women of all ages and stages in the SLS community are invited to a dinner on Wednesday evening to socialize, get to know each other, and build deeper connections to support each other. Meet at Mellow Mushroom at 5:30 pm and bring a friend! A catered menu of pizza and appetizers will be served. Note that the cost will be ~$14, either exact cash or Venmo at the door.

Video Night

Thursday, 24 October | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM EDT | Seaside Ballroom Salon DE

Light refreshments provided. Note: To protect the copyright holders of the videos, there will be no live stream. This is an IN-PERSON ONLY event.

Complete this form if you are interested in submitting a video or slideshow!