Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Career Speed Mentoring
Marriott Marquis

Join us for this casual and fun speed mentoring event, where we will have a diverse array of table topics you can join to discuss a variety of career path questions. A topic expert and mentor will guide the conversation at each table. Ice-breaker questions will be provided so you do not have to worry about what to ask. We suggest participants switch tables throughout the event so you can enjoy multiple topics. All are welcome, but students and early career attendees may find this event especially helpful.

Table topics will include
• Career paths in academia
• Career paths in industry
• Career paths in government
• Career transitions
• Mental health and work/life balance
• Startup and entrepreneurship

Intended Audience
This event is open to all technical attendees. No advance registration is required. Students and those in their early career may find this event especially valuable.

FORMAT: Casual career mentoring. Discussion tables assigned by topic, and icebreaker questions are provided.
MENU: Buffet meal service with gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options available.
SETUP: High tables for standing conversation. Colored balloons and corresponding color-coded cards indicate the topic of discussion for each table.