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2026 Conference Schedule at a Glance
***Please note that this conference schedule is subject to change***
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
| 12:00 - 6:00 PM | Registration Open |
| 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Workshop Session 1 (3) |
| 3:45 - 5:15 PM | Workshop Session 2 (3) |
| 5:30 PM | Manager’s Reception / Meet & Greet |
| 7:00 PM | Dinner on your own |
Thursday, October 22, 2026
| 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Registration Open |
| 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Opening Session |
| 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Concurrent Sessions 1 & 2 |
| 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Lunch* and Awards |
| 1:00 - 2:45 PM | Vendor Alley / Author Alley / Dessert |
| 3:00 - 4:50 PM | Concurrent Sessions 3 & 4 |
| 5:00 - 5:30 PM | Regional Meetups |
| 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Manager's Reception / Alumni Meetups |
| 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Choose Your Joy |
Friday, October 23, 2026
| 7:30 - 11:00 AM | Registration Open |
| 8:00 - 11:50 AM | Concurrent Sessions 5-8 |
| 12:00 -2:00 PM | Lunch* / Workshop Session 3 |
| 12:00 - 1:50 PM | Concurrent Sessions 9 & 10 |
| 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Charlotte Speedway / Storywalk |
*Meals are provided for pre-registered attendees only