2026 Schedule
Start planning your experience and make the most of your time. Additional details will be available closer to the event, including the full schedule in the conference app for your phone and tablet. All times listed are Central Time (US).
Updated on April 8, 2026 (Subject to Change).
Monday, October 26, 2026
- 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Registration Desk Open
- 8-8:30 a.m. – Campus Tour Check-In (Pre-registration required)
- 8:30 a.m. – Buses Depart for Campus Tours
- 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Campus Tour TBD
- 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Campus Tour TBD
- 12-5 p.m. – Exhibitor Move-In
- 1:30 p.m. – Buses to Return to Hyatt
- 1:30-3:30 p.m. – Featured Workshops
- 4-4:30 p.m. – Newcomer Welcome
- 4:30-6 p.m. – Opening Session & Awards
- 6-7 p.m. – Opening Reception (Light Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar)
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. – Registration Open
- 8-9 a.m. – Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall (Provided)
- 9-9:30 a.m. – Expo Orientation for Delegates
- 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Exhibit Hall Open
- 12-1:30 p.m. – Lunch in the Exhibit Hall (Provided)
- 1:30-4:30 p.m. – Exhibitor Move-Out
- 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Educational Session 1
- 2:45-3:45 p.m. – Educational Session 2
- 4-5 p.m. – Educational Session 3
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- 6:30-7:30 a.m. – Fun Run, Walk & Roll 5K (Pre-registration needed)
- Breakfast (on your own)
- 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. – Registration Open
- 9-10 a.m. – Educational Session 4
- 10:15-11:15 a.m. – Educational Session 5
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Educational Session 6
- 12:30-2 p.m. – Lunch on Your Own
- 1:30-2 p.m. – Conference Committee Interest Session
- 2-3 p.m. – Educational Session 7
- 3:15-4:15 p.m. – Educational Session 8
- 4:30-5:45 p.m. – General Session
Thursday, October 29, 2026
- 9-10 a.m. – Educational Session 9
- 10:15-11:15 a.m – Educational Session 10
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Educational Session 11