Conference Schedules
Whichever NACA Conference city you attend, the daily schedules are the same, just note the different conference dates:
- NACA Providence (RI) - Oct. 24-26, 2024
- NACA Birmingham (AL) - Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2024
- NACA Lexington (KY) - Nov. 7-9, 2024
- NACA Riverside (CA) - Nov. 14-16, 2024
- NACA St. Paul (MN) - April 3-5, 2025
Tentative schedule and subject to change. Download a PDF schedule-at-a-glance.
Thursday
| Start Time | End Time | Schedule Item |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Registration Open (Schools only) |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Sponsored Activations Open |
| 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Student Social |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Registration Open (all attendees) |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Student Networking Session |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Professional Staff & Associate Networking Session |
Friday
| Start Time | End Time | Schedule Item |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | 5:00 PM | Registration open (all attendees) |
| 7:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Sponsored Activations Open |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Exhibitor Load-in (Exhibit Hall) |
| 9:00 AM | 9:45 AM |
Conference Welcome & Kickoff Session A facilitated session to help attendees get the most out of the conference and make connections with fellow conference-goers. |
| 10:00 AM | 10:50 AM | Ed Session Block 1 |
| 11:00 AM | 11:50 AM | Ed Session Block 2 |
| 12:00 PM | 1:30 PM | Boxed Lunch (included) |
| 12:15 PM | 12:30 PM | School Swap Set-up |
| 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | School Swap |
| 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | Professional Staff & Associate Member Networking Session |
| 1:40 PM | 3:15 PM | Spotlight Showcase 1 |
| 3:20 PM | 4:10 PM | Ed Session Block 3 |
| 4:15 PM | 5:45 PM | Campus Activities Marketplace open |
| 5:45 PM | 7:45 PM | Dinner (on your own) |
| 7:45 PM | 9:20 PM | Spotlight Showcase 2 |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Professional Staff Networking Session |
| 9:30 PM | 11:00 PM | Advisor/Associate Member Reception |
| 9:30 PM | 11:00 PM | Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
| 9:30 PM | 11:00 PM | Student Social or Sponsored Interactive Showcase |
Saturday
| Start Time | End Time | Schedule Item |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | 5:00 PM | Registration open |
| 8:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Sponsored Activations Open |
| 9:00 AM | 9:50 AM | Ed Session Block 4 |
| 10:00 AM | 10:50 AM | Ed Session Block 5 |
| 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM | Speaker Showcase |
| 12:30 PM | 2:30 PM | Lunch (on your own) |
| 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
| 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | Associate Member Updates |
| 2:40 PM | 4:30 PM | Spotlight Showcase 3 |
| 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
Conversation-Friendly Marketplace open Marketplace focused on conversations in a more sensory-friendly experience. No demonstrations or interactives. |
| 4:30 PM | 7:00 PM | Campus Activities Marketplace open |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Closing Dinner & Action Planning Session This facilitated session will help attendees reflect on their conference experience and prepare to leave the event with an action plan. |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Exhibitor Load-out |
| 9:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Student Social |