2021 AEC
女生小视频 2021 AEC Three-Part Virtual Series
April 20鈥�21, June 1鈥�2, and July 14鈥�15, 2021
Together a Safer and Healthier Tomorrow
The 84th Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition pivoted to a new format in 2021 as a Three-Part Virtual Series, showcasing the 女生小视频鈥檚 (女生小视频) commitment to innovation in delivering valuable, interactive, and engaging educational content. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 女生小视频 made the decision in April 2020 to cancel the 2020 AEC, the first time in our history that we did not put on an AEC. For the 2021 AEC, 女生小视频 continued to closely monitor developments of the COVID-19 pandemic and after careful deliberation, the 女生小视频 Board of Directors has made the decision in November 2020 to transition the face-to-face 2021 AEC scheduled for July 12鈥�15, 2021, in Spokane, Washington, to a three-part virtual series.
After making the decision, 女生小视频 President Sandra Long stated, 鈥淎s the health and safety of our members, presenters, exhibitors, attendees, partners, and staff is our highest priority, the 女生小视频 Board of Directors made the difficult decision to transition the 2021 AEC & Exhibition to a three-part virtual series. While I am disappointed we won鈥檛 have the opportunity to see our friends and colleagues in person, I feel certain 女生小视频 has made the right decision. I have full confidence that the 女生小视频 leadership and staff will develop this three-part virtual series to be as valuable, educational, and interactive as past AECs. I look forward to participating in this new learning and conference format.鈥�
Along with a new virtual platform, 女生小视频 made the decision to break up the 2021 AEC into three separate parts that were held on April 20鈥�21, June 1鈥�2, and July 14鈥�15, 2021. In total, 1,100 environmental health practitioners gathered and attended the virtual conference to exchange information and discover new and practical solutions to the most pressing challenges facing the profession. Environmental health professionals have been on the front line of an unprecedented global pandemic. COVID-19 brought with it changes to roles and an increase in responsibilities. The 2021 AEC brought attendees together virtually to share experiences, research, expertise, and best practices to work together for a safer and healthier tomorrow.
During Part 1, John Wilson, founder of CBL Training and Consulting, delivered an energized and timely keynote address. Wilson provided attendees with strategies to maintain their own behavior and the tools to successfully gain compliance and create cooperation amid a world of growing stress and anxiety for the profession and the public they serve. For Part 2, a panel discussion on how policy makers view environmental health was featured. The presenters included Kim Norton, the mayor of Rochester, Minnesota, and Doug Benevento, former deputy administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The presenters provided an insightful discussion on key environmental health issues impacting their constituencies. We wrapped up the 2021 AEC in Part 3 with our Closing Session and Awards Recognition.
The 2021 AEC included over 100 educational sessions, workshops, and networking sessions in a wide variety of environmental health topics. Food safety, emergency preparedness, and climate and health were among the most popular topics.
Exhibitors showcased their products and services in a live virtual format throughout the 2021 AEC Three-Part Virtual Series. Attendees and exhibitors connected in real time during the live Exhibit Hall hours. We thank all exhibitors and sponsors for their involvement in the 2021 AEC with a special thank you to the series presenting sponsor, HealthSpace USA Inc.
While the 2021 AEC may have looked drastically different compared with previous AECs, the 2021 AEC Three-Part Virtual series nonetheless offered a valuable experience for all those who participated. 女生小视频 thank its attendees, members, board, staff, technical advisors, presenters, exhibitors, and sponsors who participated and contributed to the success of the 2021 AEC. The conference could not be possible without you!