Important Updates from AINThis page provides a log of AIN notifications and network updates distributed via email during the 2025 calendar year. 2025 Updates/Notifications:
Now, More Than Ever: An Invitation to GatherDate: Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Dear AIN Community, We are moving forward with the 2025 AIN Conference in Florida—and we want to extend a wholehearted invitation for you to join us. We know this is not an easy moment in the world. Headlines break our hearts daily. Global tensions rise. And for many, traveling—particularly to the United States—feels uncertain or even unsafe. We want to acknowledge all of this. We also want to remind ourselves and each other: this isn’t the only world available to us. Yes, we are living in difficult times. But we also live in a world where communities like AIN exist—a world where creativity, connection, courage, and care are practiced daily. Our conference theme this year is “Unwind. Unlock. Uplift.” And we believe that gathering in person is one way we do exactly that. Now, more than ever, we are called to navigate the gap between what is and what’s possible. We come together not to escape the pain of the world, but to face it—and to imagine new ways of being in it—together. If the AIN community has ever been a source of grounding, learning, or light for you, we invite you to meet us in Florida this July. We know it won’t be possible for everyone. Each person must make the decision that is right for them. But we are committed to supporting international attendees and ensuring this gathering is as accessible, safe, and welcoming as possible. To that end, here’s what we’re currently working on:
Applied improvisation teaches us to use everything, say yes to what is, and build together. This year, that means holding the tension of a complicated moment—and still choosing to gather. Not in denial. Not in defiance. But in solidarity. We hope you’ll join us. With care, The AIN Board & the Florida Conference Planning Team (Click here to return to the top of the page)
Passing the Torch: AIN's New Board and a Fond Farewell to Outgoing LeadersDate: Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
Dear network, Click here to read parting messages from our outgoing leaders We are excited to see the innovative ideas and energy that our incoming President, Vicki Crooks, and Vice President, Louis Wells, will bring to the table as they guide us into the future of our network. Please join us in congratulating the entire new board and expressing our sincere appreciation to our outgoing leaders. Click here to read Vicki's message as incoming President
Click here to read Louis' message as incoming Vice President We asked our our newly elected Board of Directors Members — Karolína Harries, Povilas Plūkas, and Patrick Short — what they hope to contribute to the board... Click to read messages from Karolína Harries, Povilas Plūkas, and Patrick Short
Thank you to all of our amazing board of directors members! We thank everyone who is on our board and who has been on our board. It is the dedication of our volunteer board members who make AIN the premier professional association for applied improvisation. (Click here to return to the top of the page) (Last Updated: Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 at 12pm eastern) |