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Please register early! With high attendee numbers this year, many of these events will fill before the final registration deadline. On-site registration for side events is not possible; pre-registration and pre-payment by 10 April is required.
Pre-registration and extra fee required.
“APPLICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL STANDARDS FOR UN PROGRAMMING”
This workshop provides IA practitioners with an overview of the United Nations’ Common Approach to Environmental and Social Standards. Given the different programming characteristics of UNDP, FAO, IFAD and WFP, discussions will focus on
their screening procedures and requirements for compliance with their Environmental and Social Standards.
Wednesday, 30 April | 09:00-17:30
Price: $30 (includes lunch)
Maximum: 80 participants
Pre-registration and extra fee required.
This event provides an update on how the World Bank Group (WBG) supports its clients in environmental and social sustainability and risk management. This session will cover the latest developments in E&S risk management across the WBG and provide a forum to exchange insights and lessons. This event will spotlight effective practices and key learnings, discuss how to use the E&S Framework (ESF) and IFC’s Performance Standards (PS) as an entry point for improved impact assessment and evidence-based policymaking. The target audience is impact assessment practitioners who interact with the World Bank in their work.
Thursday, 1 May | 08:30-13:00
Price: $50 (includes lunch)
Maximum: 95 participants
Pre-registration required.
Are you a first-timer or an IAIA conference veteran? Either way, you can benefit from participating in the Newcomer Network! The Newcomer Network offers a warm welcome to those attending our conference for the first time by introducing them to experienced attendees (and other first-timers). One or two veterans at each table will be joined by a group of first-timers in an informal setting to help “break the ice.” In addition to getting to know each other, first-timers can ask questions about making the most of their conference experience as well as questions about IAIA in general. After 15 minutes, first-timers move to a different table to start again with a different group. It is also a simple and informal way for veteran attendees to open a door or two for their own social and professional interactions. Join the meet and greet to connect with a new friend or two. IAIA staff members will also be available to answer questions. To participate, tick the veteran or first-timer box on the registration form.
Newcomer Network meet and greet
Thursday, 1 May | 10:00-11:30
Price: Free!
Pre-registration required.
Dive into the buzz of our welcome reception! Reunite with old friends, meet new faces, and set the stage for an unforgettable week ahead. This is your chance to mingle, network, and make memories that will last. And don’t forget—posters will be showcased at the reception, giving you the perfect opportunity to connect with the brilliant minds behind them. Join us for an enjoyable start to your conference experience!
Thursday, 1 May | 17:00-19:00
Price: FREE!
Please pre-register for catering counts.
Meet new colleagues who share your interests at one (or more!) of IAIA’s 15 special-interest Section meetings. These informal gatherings are the perfect opportunity to network and get involved in activities that drive innovation and best practices in impact assessment. See the full list of Section topics here. Everyone is welcome at Section meetings — no previous experience is necessary. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to connect!
Friday, 2 May | 17:45-18:45
Saturday, 3 May | 17:45-18:45
Price: Free (and no pre-registration required — just show up!)
Pre-registration and extra fee required.
After the closing plenary, celebrate as we conclude a remarkable week of learning, networking, and growth. Join your colleagues and friends and enjoy the best of food and friendship that IAIA25 and Bologna have to offer. Experience regional food, drink, and entertainment in a relaxed atmosphere at the historic Palazzo Renzo that offers one last opportunity to network, share ideas on topics of interest, and connect with colleagues who have similar interests but whom you might not have met during formal sessions.
Sunday, 4 May | 19:00 onward
Price: $65