• Schedule of Events:

    Please find the preliminary schedule for the conference below. The program is set to begin on Thursday, October 8th at 9:00 AM, with registration and pre-conference workshops opening at 7:30 AM. The event will conclude on Friday, October 9th at 1:00 PM, allowing attendees ample time to reach the airport for late-afternoon or evening departures. We recommend planning travel to arrive on Wednesday, October 7th.


  • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | REGISTRATION OPEN

  • Check-In, Badge Pickup, Exhibitor Set-Up

    Platinum Ballroom Foyer

7:30 AM - 8:45 AM | PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITY

  • Breakfast Session

    Platinum Ballroom FG

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM | CONFERENCE START

  • Welcome Address and Opening Remarks

    Platinum Ballroom ABC

9:20 AM - 10:10 AM | PLENARY SESSION

  • General Session

    Platinum Ballroom ABC

10:10 AM - 11:00 AM | PLENARY SESSION

  • General Session

    Platinum Ballroom ABC

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | NETWORKING

  • Coffee Break

    Expo Hall

    Recharge with a cup of coffee and connect with fellow attendees during this 30-minute break between sessions.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | CONCURRENT SESSIONS

  • Session #1

    Platinum Ballroom ABC

  • Session #2

    Platinum Ballroom FG

12:15 PM – 2:00 PM | LUNCH

  • Table Talks: A Luncheon for Networking

    Expo Hall

    Grab lunch and connect with fellow attendees.

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | LUNCH PLENARY SESSION

  • Lunch General Session

    Platinum Ballroom ABC

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM | AFTERNOON SESSIONS

  • Session #1

    Platinum Ballroom ABC

  • Session #2

    Platinum Ballroom FG

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM | AFTERNOON SESSIONS

  • Session #1

    Platinum Ballroom ABC

  • Session #2

    Platinum Ballroom FG

4:00 PM – 4:50 PM | AFTERNOON SESSIONS

  • Session #1

    Platinum Ballroom ABC

  • Session #2

    Platinum Ballroom FG

5:00 PM - 6:45 PM | NETWORKING

  • Cocktails and Connections: An Evening Reception

    Expo Hall

    An evening reception before you head out for dinner. Please join us at this special networking event for all conference attendees.

  • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026

7:45 AM – 9:00 AM | BREAKFAST SESSION

  • Morning Mingle: Networking Breakfast

    Expo Hall

    Join fellow attendees with coffee, breakfast, and conversation.

9:00 AM – 9:50 AM | MORNING SESSIONS

  • Session #1

    Platinum Ballroom ABC

  • Session #2

    Platinum Ballroom FG

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | MORNING SESSIONS

  • Session #1

    Platinum Ballroom ABC

  • Session #2

    Platinum Ballroom FG

10:50 AM - 11:10 AM | NETWORKING

  • Session #1

    Platinum Ballroom ABC

  • Session #2

    Platinum Ballroom FG

11:10 AM - 12:00 PM | CONCURRENT SESSIONS

  • Session #1

    Platinum Ballroom ABC

  • Session #2

    Platinum Ballroom FG

12:10 PM – 12:45 PM | PLENARY SESSION

  • General Session

    Platinum Ballroom ABC

1:00 PM | CONFERENCE ENDS

  • Conference Ends | Exhibitor Breakdown