Start planning your Academic Initiatives Conference 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).
Monday, October 13, 2025
- 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.-1 p.m. – Campus Tours (Pre-registration required)
- 12 p.m. – Lunch (on your own)
- 1-3:30 p.m. – Featured Workshops
- 4-4:30 p.m. – Newcomer Welcome
- 4:30-6 p.m. – Opening Session & Awards
- 6-7:30 p.m. – Opening Reception (Heavy hors d’oeuvres)
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
- 8-9 a.m. – Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall (provided)
- 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Exhibit Hall Open
- Noon-1:30 p.m. – Lunch in the Exhibit Hall (provided)
- 1:30-2 p.m. – Educational Session 1
- 2:45-3:45 p.m. – Educational Session 2
- 4-5 p.m. – Educational Session 3
- Evening – Dinner (on your own)
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
- 6:15-7:30 a.m. – Fun Run, Walk & Roll 5K (pre-registration needed)
- 8-9 a.m. – Breakfast (on your own)
- 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 (provided)
- 2-3 p.m. – Educational Session 7
- 3:15-4:15 p.m. – Educational Session 8
- 4:30-5:45 p.m. – General Session
- Evening – Dinner (on your own)
Thursday, October 16, 2025
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Educational Session 11
- 8-9 a.m. – Breakfast (on your own)
- 9-10 a.m. – Educational Session 9
- 10:15-11:15 a.m – Educational Session 10