The ASPA Annual Conference
With more than 1,200 attendees, ASPA Annual Conferences are where experts from all levels and fields of public administration gather to discuss the latest in public service trends and share valuable information.

Extensive Volunteer, Leadership and Networking Opportunities
ASPA offers countless opportunities to volunteer. Volunteering can be done on a local, regional or national level. Choose the opportunity that is best for you and add it to your professional credentials. Gain exposure to the field and bolster your resumé by becoming a leader. Be part of a vast network of public administration professionals. ASPA members use this network to draw on experience, best practices, mentoring and a host of other professional and personal needs.

Affiliate Programs
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        • The Founders' Fellows program provides a special cohort of ASPA student and new professional members with a year of

benefits and distinct advantages.
        • The Student and New Professional Summit at ASPA's Annual Conference provides a dedicated day of education specifically geared toward members starting their careers.
        • The International Young Scholars Workshop takes a small cohort of scholars to an international location every year to study particular areas of public policy and use their research to make an impact on public administration.
        • ASPA's Awards Program provides awards and scholarships to students every year with varying degrees of benefits associated. Find more information when you review ASPA's Awards Program.
        • ASPA's Endowment provides limited funds to support students' efforts across public administration. Find more information when you learn more about the Endowment.
        • ASPA's Student and New Professionals webinar series provides you with necessary knowledge to take the next steps in your career—whether on an academic track or as a practitioner. Even more, you can find previous programs archived in our e-learning portal to use today!
        • Interested in getting published through ASPA? Not only do our Section journals provide opportunities, but so does ASPA through PA Times magazine and Online! Check out more information here and review our Student and New Professional publishing guidelines here.

Student and New Professional Summit
The Student and New Professional Summit takes place during ASPA's Annual Conference. The next Summit for 2018 is yet to be determined. Presentations from the 2017 Summit can be accessed by clicking the links below.
 

•  Conference program book

• Photo Gallery

• A summary of the event

• Plenary session details

  • Jeffrey Corntassel's remarks

  • Adm. Thad Allen's remarks

  • Gov. Wilder's address

  • Harvey White's remarks

  • Then Incoming ASPA President Janice Lachance's remarks

• Papers and presentations

• Our Salute to Public Servants

• 2017 Founders' Fellows

 
Getting Published
Patricia Shields, Texas State University
International Young Scholars Workshops
The International Young Scholars Workshop aims to provide young scholars working in public policy, public administration and related subfields with an academically rigorous platform for the presentation of research and scholarly exchange. Research in all areas of public administration and policy are eligible.
Founders' Fellows

In 2006, ASPA launched the Founders’ Fellows program, aimed at supporting the next generation of public service leaders through a series of professional development opportunities. The Fellows attend and present at the Annual Conference and write a subject matter paper on an issue related to their scholarship or work, which is published in PA TIMES Online.

Initially open to graduate students, the Fellowship program has expanded to include new professionals in the first five years of their public service career. In 2015, the program significantly strengthened its visibility, content and offerings. This year’s class of 23 Fellows—selected following the most competitive process to date—participated in a year-long series of activities that included ongoing mentoring, webinars and more.

"Being a Founders’ Fellow has given me an unmatched opportunity to build lasting relationships in public administration. I had the chance to meet outstanding individuals from around the world who will undoubtedly become future leaders in their organizations and in the public administration community. Getting to know my cohort, their work and their passions about enhancing governance, civics and democracy domestically and around the globe was not only enlightening but also inspirational."
 - Will Swann, Florida State University, 2015 Founders' Fellow

Program Benefits
       • Complimentary attendance at the Annual Conference, where they present their research
        • Complimentary admission to Conference events and hotel accommodations
        • One-year ASPA membership
        • An exclusive mentorship with senior mentors who are matched with them based on academic and professional interests
        • Tailored professional development webinars that address their specific educational and professional needs
        • Personal and professional development through their senior mentor match