CONFERENCE AGENDA
**PLEASE NOTE THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 19, 2026 |
| START TIME | END TIME | SESSION / ACTIVITY |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Registration Open |
| 12:00 PM | 12:30PM | Exhibit Gallery Opening Ceremony |
| 12:00 PM | 12:30PM | Exhibit Gallery Open |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | NMAAHC OSP Scholar Reception (Invitation Only) |
| 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM | OPENING PLENARY |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | OPENING RECEPTION |
THURSDAY – AUGUST 20, 2026 |
| START TIME | END TIME | SESSION / ACTIVITY |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Registration Open |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Exhibit Gallery Open |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Morning Networking Lounge (Refreshments Provided) |
| 8:00 AM | 8:30 AM | Opening Ceremony |
| 9:00 AM | 10:15 AM | Concurrent Sessions |
| 10:30 AM | 11:45 AM | Concurrent Sessions |
| 12:00 PM | 1:30 PM | KEYNOTE & AWARDS LUNCHEON |
| 1:45 PM | 3:00 PM | Concurrent Sessions |
| 3:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Speed Networking and Mentorship Session |
| 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Afternoon Break |
| 3:15 PM | 4:30 PM | Concurrent Sessions |
| 4:30 PM | 6:30 PM | Directors Roundtable |
| 5:00 PM | 6:30 PM | EMP Meet-up (Offsite) |
| 6:30 PM | 9:30 PM | Evening Reception |
| 9:30 PM | Enjoy Philadelphia! |
FRIDAY – AUGUST 21, 2026 |
| START TIME | END TIME | SESSION / ACTIVITY |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Registration Open |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Exhibit Gallery Open |
| 7:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Morning Networking Lounge (Refreshments Provided) |
| 9:00 AM | 10:15 AM | Concurrent Sessions |
| 10:30 AM | 11:45 AM | Concurrent Sessions |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Business Meeting and Closing Plenary |
| 2:15 PM | 3:15 PM | Film Screening |
| 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | Film Screening |
| 2:30 PM | 4:00 PM | Speed Networking and Mentorship Session |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | CLOSING RECEPTION |
