Posted by: IADMS Student Committee

Our annual conference is fast approaching and there are some exciting student events this year!
Here’s a rundown of what not to miss if you’re a student or young professional heading to Helsinki this month… 

Dance Science in the Digital Age
What? A workshop-style session focusing on the professional development of our student members through sharing real stories and experiences from early career dance medicine and science professionals with a focus on social media and online entrepreneurship.
When? Thursday 25th October, 5.00pm - 5.30pm
Where? Room Explore 

Student and Young Professional Networking Workshop
What? An opportunity for students to connect with professionals and to build networks in their area of interest.
When? Thursday 25th October, 5.30pm - 6.00pm
Where? Room Explore 

Student Social
Our student social is a great way to meet new faces at the beginning of the conference and to network with Dance Science students from across the globe!
What? This year we have a special treat lined up for our student delegates! A backstage tour of the Finnish National Ballet Company and a chance to hear about their Healthy Dancer Programme. We will then head to the conference welcome drinks and on to grab pizza and a drink afterwards.
When? Thursday 25th October, Finnish National Ballet Company Tour/Talk 6pm-7.30pm, IADMS Welcome Drinks 7.30-9pm, Pizza and drinks, 9pm
Where? Meet at 6pm in the conference hotel lobby we will walk over together to the National Ballet. Pizza and drinks at Linko PizzaBar (a short walk from the welcome drinks). 

Student Committee exhibit table
What? For the first time this year the student committee have an exhibit table. Come and find us among all the other exhibitors, meet your student committee, find out about upcoming initiatives such as mentorship and student affiliates and let us know what you think about the conference and what we can do in the future to help students to get the most out of it.
When? We will be manning the table in all of the conference breaks, grab a tea and come and say hello to your student committee!
Where? Exhibit Hall 

Student Roundtable
What? An opportunity to gain insights from an international group of students on a range of topics and issues affecting students of dance medicine and science. Also a great opportunity to meet the IADMS student committee, hear about upcoming initiatives for IADMS student members and let them know what things you would like to see on offer in the future!
When? Friday 27th October, 1.30pm-3.30pm
Where? Room Imagine