Conference Date: September 22nd, 2025
Early Bird Deadline: August 22nd, 2025
Registration Closing Date: September 8th, 2025
Location: Patriots War Memorial, Turning Point Conference Room

Conference Overview

The New Jersey Advocacy Conference (NJAC) provides students with the opportunity to make an impact on the robotics community by advocating on behalf of STEM to state representatives and senators.

SASA will be hosting its inaugural New Jersey Advocacy Conference (NJAC) on September 22nd, 2025. During this one-day event, students will be trained on how to become effective advocates before heading to the capitol for meetings with their state legislators. Students will advocate for expanding STEM education and robotics programs. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Agenda

• 8:00 AM – Doors Open
• 8:30 AM – Welcome – SASA Staff
• 8:45 AM – Advocacy 101 – SASA Staff
• 9:15 AM – Bills, Budget, and the Process – SASA Staff
• 9:30 AM – NJ State Government – Guest Speaker
• 10:00 AM – Break
• 10:15 AM – Effective Meetings – SASA Staff
• 10:45 AM – The Ask?
• 11:00 AM – Mock Meeting
• 11:30 AM – Lunch Provided / Meeting Practice
• 12:15 PM – Head to Capitol for Meetings with Legislators
• Conclusion of the event will depend on when your final meeting is scheduled

Conference Registration Rates

• Early Bird:
  • SASA Member: $70
  • Non-Member: $95
• Normal Rate:
  • SASA Member: $85
  • Non-Member: $110

Includes: lunch provided, capitol is within walking distance of the conference location.
Staff Member to Contact: Megan Volkening, [email protected]