Agenda

The 2025 conference runs from Thursday, October 23 until Saturday, October 25. There are optional pre-conference symposium sessions from October 21, through to noon on October 23. Times below are tentative as the program is not yet finalized.

Schedule-at-a-glance

Thursday:

1:00 – 2:00 Networking (Optional)
2:15 – 3:30 Opening Ceremonies
3:45 – 5:00 Opening Plenary
5:00 – 6:00 Film Screening
6:30 – 7:30 Opening of Exhibits and Posters Wine and Cheese Reception

Friday:

7:30 – 8:00 Continental breakfast/Refreshments
8:00 – 8:30 Morning Remarks
8:30 – 9:45 Plenary
9:45 – 10:15 Refreshment Break (light refreshments provided)
10:15 – 11:45 Panel Sessions
11:45 – 1:00 Lunch (provided)
1:00 – 2:30 Workshops and oral presentations
2:30 – 3:00 Refreshment Break (light refreshments provided)
3:00 – 4:00 Workshops and oral presentations
4:00 – 4:15 Transition Break
4:15 – 5:15 Workshops and oral presentations
6:00 – 7:00 Film Screening
7:00 – 10:00 Evening of Entertainment (Optional $150 ticket fee

Saturday:

7:30 – 8:00 Continental breakfast/Refreshments
8:00 – 8:20 Morning Remarks
8:20 – 8:30 Transition Break
8:30 – 10:00 Panel Sessions
10:00 – 10:15 Transition Break
10:15 – 11:15 Workshops and oral presentations
11:15 – 11:30 Refreshment Break (light refreshments provided)
11:30 – 12:30 Workshops and oral presentations
12:30 – 1:45 Lunch (provided)
1:45 – 2:00 Closing Remarks
2:00 – 3:15 Closing Plenary
3:15 – 3:30 Goodbyes and Thank Yous