2024 Conference | Schedule

All times are in Eastern Time

Friday, September 13

All times are in Eastern Time

6:00pm-7:00pm
AHA Board Meeting
The American Humanist Association’s Board of Directors invites you to attend an important meeting focused on the strategic direction and growth of our organization.

**This session is not hosted in the Attendee Hub, please click the following link to attend**
https://americanhumanist-org.zoom.us/j/82362027459
 
 
7:00pm
Regional Zoom Meet-Up
Meet fellow humanists in your region and get to know our local AHA groups! Share about current humanist activities in your area and ideas about future programs.

https://americanhumanist-org.zoom.us/j/82670549174

Saturday, September 14

All times are in Eastern Time

11:00am-11:30am
Welcome to AHACON24!
Welcome remarks from AHA Executive Director Fish Stark and AHA President Candace Gorham

11:40am-12:40pm
Humanism and AI
Panel discussion with Greg Epstein, John Hooper, Krystal Jackson, and David Tamayo

12:50pm-1:20pm
The Visibility of “Invisible” Disabilities
Rebecca Finch Vitsmun, Author and Activist

1:30pm-2:30pm
Reimagining Relationships and Destigmatizing Non-Monogamy
Panel discussion with Mim Chapman, Michelle Hy, Alan MacRobert, Kevin Patterson, and Valerie White

2:30pm-3:10pm
Instant Networking Event and Exhibitors
Attendees will be able to meet each other randomly in short, one-on-one video calls. Additionally, AHACON24 Exhibitors will be present at their virtual booths and looking forward to connecting with attendees.

3:10pm-4:10pm
America at the Crossroads: Social Justice Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Tabia Lee, EdD, Director, Dr. T. Lee Educational Consultancy

4:20pm-5:20pm
Conservative Threats to Public Education: Safeguarding the Future of Our Schools
Kevin Bolling, Executive Director, Secular Student Alliance

5:30pm-7:00pm
Saturday Awards Presentation

7:30pm
Meet the New Executive Director
Join us for an opportunity to meet Fish Stark, the new Executive Director of the American Humanist Association. In this interactive session, attendees will hear directly from Fish about his vision for the future of humanism and the organization. This is your chance to ask questions, share your thoughts, and engage in an open dialogue.

Sunday, September 15

All times are in Eastern Time

11:00am-11:30am
Welcome and State of Humanism
AHA Executive Director Fish Stark and AHA President Candace Gorham

11:40am-12:40pm
Unmasking Christian Nationalism’s Ties to the Anti-Abortion Movement
Panel discussion with Layla Houshmand, Jakeya Johnson, Isabella Russian, and Aubrey Sparks

12:45pm-1:20pm
Humanism and Science: Past, Present, and Future
Anjan Chakravartty, Appignani Foundation Chair for the Study of Atheism, Humanism, and Secular Ethics at University of Miami

1:30pm-2:30pm
Secular Elected Officials Fighting Christian Nationalism in Government
Panel discussion with Congressman Jared Huffman, Sarah Levin, Representative Chris Rabb, Violeta Ramos

2:30pm-3:10pm
Instant Networking Event and Exhibitors
Attendees will be able to meet each other randomly in short, one-on-one video calls. Additionally, AHACON24 Exhibitors will be present at their virtual booths and looking forward to connecting with attendees.

3:10pm-4:10pm
Humanist Professionals: Shaping the Future with Compassion, Reason, and Human Connection
Panel discussion with Cody Hufstedler, Jana Miner, Devin Sean Moss, Sarah Ray, and Beth Zikronah Rosen

4:20pm-5:20pm
The Progressive Parent: Harnessing Science and Social Justice to Raise the Next Generation of Humanists
Kavin Senapathy, author of The Progressive Parent: Harnessing the Power of Science and Social Justice to Raise Awesome Kids

5:45pm-7:00pm
Sunday Awards Presentation

7:00pm
CFE Annual Meeting