Foreword.

This document is a foreword from the incoming president of the American Economic Association (AEA) regarding the association's annual meeting in 2024. The program for the meeting consisted of sessions, papers, and panels submitted by AEA members, with a focus on research relevant to economic inequalities, particularly those affecting children and families. The program included a wide range of topics such as the social safety net, racial and gender disparities, gun violence, contraception, education, and childcare. The document also mentions various awards and honors presented at the meeting, as well as webcasts of panel sessions and lectures available on the AEA website. [Extracted from the article]