Hi John,

2020 has not turned out like we planned. But it has brought some silver linings: It has never been easier to participate in SPN’s Annual Meeting ([link removed][UNIQID]) .

Every year for 28 years, SPN has been pleased to bring together professionals and policy experts from around the country to share best practices and trends and highlight new tools to make us more effective in our daily work. It is always an amazing experience, but limited budgets for travel, coordinating office absences, and a myriad of other reasons can make attending Annual Meeting challenging.

Fortunately many of the obstacles to attending SPN Annual Meeting do not exist this year:
* No travel and accommodation costs
* No time out of office or away from family
* No missing out on sessions (thanks to on-demand options)

As we all adapt to the “new normal” with the challenges and amazing opportunities it brings, I think you will find many of the sessions helpful in preparing for the coming year. In particularly, I suggest you check out Dee Ann Turner's keynote, Win With Who, and the session Turn Difficult Conversations into Successful Encounters. See the full agenda ([link removed][UNIQID]) .

You may also be wondering what to expect from an online version of Annual Meeting. I'm happy to share that it will not just be a series of Zoom calls. Virtual Annual Meeting will be a comprehensive online event space with many features, including:
* Big ideas and policy intel from experts
* Opportunities to set up virtual one-on-one and group meetings with other attendees
* Short, interactive session formats
* Professional trainings tailored to free-market organizations
* Multiple non-work social opportunities

Registration ([link removed][UNIQID]) is only $99 per person. You owe it to yourself, and to your organization, to take advantage of this opportunity for professional development, and more importantly, inspiration. Register now! ([link removed][UNIQID])

I look forward to welcoming you to SPN’s virtual Annual Meeting at the end of August.

Have a great week,

Julie

Julie Burden | Senior Director of Events Strategy | State Policy Network
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