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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.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | REGISTRATION OPEN
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Check-In, Badge Pickup, Exhibitor Set-Up
Platinum Ballroom Foyer
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM | PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITY
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Breakfast Session
Platinum Ballroom FG
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM | CONFERENCE START
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Welcome Address and Opening Remarks
Platinum Ballroom ABC
9:20 AM - 10:10 AM | PLENARY SESSION
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General Session
Platinum Ballroom ABC
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM | PLENARY SESSION
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General Session
Platinum Ballroom ABC
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | NETWORKING
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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
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Session #1
Platinum Ballroom ABC
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Session #2
Platinum Ballroom FG
12:15 PM – 2:00 PM | LUNCH
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Table Talks: A Luncheon for Networking
Expo Hall
Grab lunch and connect with fellow attendees.
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | LUNCH PLENARY SESSION
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Lunch General Session
Platinum Ballroom ABC
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM | AFTERNOON SESSIONS
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Session #1
Platinum Ballroom ABC
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Session #2
Platinum Ballroom FG
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM | AFTERNOON SESSIONS
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Session #1
Platinum Ballroom ABC
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Session #2
Platinum Ballroom FG
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM | AFTERNOON SESSIONS
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Session #1
Platinum Ballroom ABC
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Session #2
Platinum Ballroom FG
5:00 PM - 6:45 PM | NETWORKING
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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.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026
7:45 AM – 9:00 AM | BREAKFAST SESSION
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Morning Mingle: Networking Breakfast
Expo Hall
Join fellow attendees with coffee, breakfast, and conversation.
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM | MORNING SESSIONS
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Session #1
Platinum Ballroom ABC
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Session #2
Platinum Ballroom FG
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | MORNING SESSIONS
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Session #1
Platinum Ballroom ABC
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Session #2
Platinum Ballroom FG
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM | NETWORKING
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Session #1
Platinum Ballroom ABC
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Session #2
Platinum Ballroom FG
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM | CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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Session #1
Platinum Ballroom ABC
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Session #2
Platinum Ballroom FG
12:10 PM – 12:45 PM | PLENARY SESSION
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General Session
Platinum Ballroom ABC
1:00 PM | CONFERENCE ENDS
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Conference Ends | Exhibitor Breakdown