SEC's 2023 Annual Meeting

It's Not Too Late! Register Today!

Our 2023 Southeast Conference Annual Meeting is next week!! Join more then 200 of your regional friends and neighbors in Sitka! Regional business and community leaders will gather to develop an action plan for our economy as we rally around the theme, "Be the Compass. Lead the Way." We are lining up a fantastic roster of speakers that you won't want to miss!

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Speaker Spotlight

We are excited to announce Wednesday's in-person keynote speaker

Cristina Killingsworth

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and External Affairs, EDA

Cristina Killingsworth serves as EDA’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and External Affairs, responsible for EDA’s national programs, including Tech Hubs, Recompete, the Build Back Better Regional Challenge, and the Good Jobs Challenge, legislative and public affairs, and the policy portfolio. Earlier in the Biden-Harris administration, Cristina served as Chief of Staff for the International Trade Administration within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Cristina helped launch and was Vice President at WestExec Advisors, a geopolitical strategic advisory firm. In her prior government service, she was Senior Advisor to the CEO of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, Director for Strategic Planning at the White House National Security Council, Director for African Affairs at the NSC, and an Examiner in the International Affairs Division of the White House Office of Management and Budget. She started her career as a staffer in the Massachusetts State Senate. Cristina holds a Master of Arts in international affairs from Yale University and a Bachelor of Arts in humanities and Middle Eastern studies from the University of Texas at Austin. She is the proud mom of Simon and June.

Transportation in Sitka

Thanks to our partners at Visit SItka and the compact nature of the Sitka community, you will not likely need much in the way of alternative transportation. However, if you find yourself in need of transportation during the conference, please reference the below guide.


Please Note: For conference attendees staying at accommodations without a airport shuttle, Visit Sitka has arranged for shuttles to meet incoming flights on Monday, Sept 18 as well as airport shuttles from Harrigan Hall on Thursday, September 21.

Calling all UAS Supporters!
Since 1992, Southeast Conference has partnered with UAS to offer a scholarship program that supports residents of the region. Scholarship funds have been raised through an auction that is generously supported by individuals and businesses throughout Southeast and conducted each year at the Annual Membership Meeting. We are actively seeking auction items. If you are able to contribute, please let us know. Thank you in advance for helping make this event a success!
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2023 Alaska-Canada Wood Energy Conference

We are excited to invite you to participate in the 2023 Alaska-Canada Wood Energy Conference. Community leaders, agency representatives, scientists, and individuals from around the state and Canada will gather to share experiences, resources, and knowledge while recognizing the potential applications of woody biomass for heating and building in the Arctic and beyond.

The Conference will take place on October 3rd and 4th. Immediately following the conference, we will hold a Small Sawmill Summit on October 5th. Conference attendees are welcome to sign up for a pre-conference field trip to Nenana on October 2nd (space is limited).

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Stay Informed on Mariculture in Alaska

Along with its partner organizations and sub-award recipients, the Alaska Mariculture Cluster has been hard at work accelerating a viable and sustainable mariculture industry for the long-term benefit of Alaska's economy, environment, and underserved communities. Visit the newly re-designed website to learn more and join the mailing list to stay informed on the latest RFP opportunities, project updates, and news!

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Be Part of the Solution!

Be Part of the Solution!

Southeast Conference's FY24 membership invoices are on the way to a mailbox near you! If you are not yet a member, please consider joining Southeast Conference. Our membership makes up the base of the SEC Committees. Stay informed and weigh-in on the issues facing the industries that matter the most to you and your community! For more information, please contact  info@seconference.org or learn more at  https://www.seconference.org/membership/

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