This session is designed to provide first-time attendees with an overview of the annual meeting and suggestions on how to get the most out of their time while attending the meeting. AMS Past-President Marshall Shepherd and Ken Heideman, the Society’s director of publications, along with the AMS Beacons (member-staffed welcoming ambassadors), will provide a lively and interactive overview of the programs, special events, exhibits, and services. All attendees and exhibitors are encouraged to attend.