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 | 5:00PM | Exhibit Gallery Open |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Private Sponsored Event |
| 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 | AAAM Community Discussion |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | EMP Meet-up
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| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Evening Reception |
| 9:30 PM | Enjoy Philadelphia! |
FRIDAY – AUGUST 21, 2026 |
| START TIME | END TIME | SESSION / ACTIVITY |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Registration Open |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Exhibit Gallery Open |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Morning Networking Lounge (Refreshments Provided) |
| 8:30 AM | 10:00 AM | Director’s Forum |
| 9:00 AM | 10:15 AM | Concurrent Sessions |
| 10:30 AM | 11:45 AM | Concurrent Sessions |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Awards, Business Meeting and Closing Plenary |
| 2:15 PM | 3:30 PM | The Museum JEDI Show, Live at AAAM |
| 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | Film Screening |
| 2:30 PM | 4:00 PM | AAAM Advocacy Discussion |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | CLOSING RECEPTION |
