The document announces networking opportunities at the 45th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium from March 6-9, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. It promotes several events for attendees to connect with colleagues, including a welcome reception to explore exhibits; a session for students and residents to learn about education programs; a reception celebrating the Women in O&P committee; an evening of wine and walking hosted by gait societies; and roundtable discussions to share challenges and ideas. The goal is for attendees to strengthen their professional network at the conference.

1. 45th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium
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2. NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
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3. Welcome Reception
Set the tone for your Academy Annual Meeting experience by connecting
with friends and colleagues at the Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall.
Explore the exhibits, grab a snack, and gather a group to go out afterward
and enjoy all that Orlando has to offer.
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4. Just Getting Started: Residency Networking
Session
This tailored networking opportunity is designed to help students
and residents learn about O&P education programs and residency
opportunities across the country.
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5. Finding Your Niche: Scientific Societies Social
Learn about the Academy’s nine different Scientific Societies and how
you can get involved. This is your chance to mingle with colleagues who
focus on a specific area of O&P.
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6. Celebrating Professional Excellence:
Women in O&P Reception
Learn about the Women in O&P Committee and its focus on educating,
empowering, and encouraging growth in women. This has become one of
the most popular networking events at the Annual Meeting.
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7. Wine and Walking
Join the Gait and Lower Limb Orthotics Societies for a fun evening of wine
and walking! Find out more about these societies and connect with other
gait nerds before jumping into a friendly game of Gait Deviations Bingo.
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8. Can We Talk?
Be a part of at least three roundtable group discussions to brainstorm and
share challenges, experiences, and ideas while strengthening ties to your
professional community.
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9. SEE YOU IN ORLANDO!
45th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium
March 6–9, 2019 • Caribe Royale • Orlando, Florida
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