Agenda-at-a-Glance

Monday, April 17, 2017

9:00am–10:00am Workshop Attendee Arrival and Registration
10:00am–5:00pm OPTIONAL Pre-Conference Workshops (Lunch on Own)
4:00pm–7:00pm Conference Registration Open
4:00pm–7:00pm

Exhibiting Sponsors and Poster Session One Presenters Install Displays

 

(Poster Session One presenters will remove displays on Wednesday during the 10:00am-10:20am refreshment break.
Poster Session Two presenters will install displays on Wednesday during the 12noon-1:20pm lunch break.)

5:00pm–7:00pm Informal Networking Social on the Patio
  IMPROMPTU MEETINGS: If you want to take advantage of having multiple colleagues gathered in one location to hold a private meeting, a small room is available throughout the conference on a first-come, first-served basis. A sign-up sheet will be posted at the conference, or email Beth Miller-Tipton to reserve space in advance (bmt@ufl.edu).

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

7:30am–8:30am Morning Refreshments in Poster & Sponsor Display Area
8:30am–10:00am Opening Plenary Session
10:20am–5:00pm Concurrent Sessions
12noon–1:20pm Lunch Buffet Provided
5:00pm–7:15pm Poster Session One & Networking Reception

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

7:30am–8:30am Morning Refreshments in Poster & Sponsor Display Area
8:30am–10:00am Plenary Session
10:00am–10:20am Poster Session One presenters remove posters
10:20am–5:00pm Concurrent Sessions
12noon–1:20pm

Lunch Buffet Provided

(Poster Session Two presenters install posters)

5:00pm Evening on Own

Thursday, April 20, 2017

7:30am–8:00am Morning Refreshments in Poster & Sponsor Display Area
8:00am–10:15am Poster Session Two & Networking
10:20am–5:00pm Concurrent Sessions
12noon–1:20pm Lunch Buffet Provided
5:00pm–6:00pm Networking Reception
6:00pm–7:00pm Closing Keynote Address
7:00pm–9:00pm Poster and Exhibitor Move-out

Daily mid-day and afternoon refreshment breaks will also be provided in the Poster & Sponsor Display Area.

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