Schedule is tentative and subject to change. Download a PDF Schedule here.
All activities will take place at the Philadelphia Convention Center, unless indicated at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel or The Notary Hotel.
Friday, Feb. 14
| Start Time | End Time | Schedule Item | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | 7:30 PM | Registration Open | Registration Bridge East |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Campus Activities Marketplace Exhibitor Load-in | Hall A |
| 12:00 AM | 7:30 PM | Sponsor Promenade & Activation Open | Registration Bridge West & Ballroom AB Prefunction |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | The Forum for Student Organization Advisors (registration required) |
201A |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | The Forum for Student Leaders (registration required) |
204A |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | First Timers Tour (Pro Staff & Grads only) | Meet at Registration |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Welcome Reception The Welcome Reception is open to all attendees, but is student-focused. The event will include Sponsored by: Amusement Masters, FUN Enterprises, Interactive Entertainment Group, Promotions & Unicorns Too, The College Agency |
Grand Hall |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Professional Staff and Associate Member Reception | Mezzanine Foyer (The Notary) |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Recognition Celebration Come celebrate the NACA Achievement Awards honorees, Foundation donors, and all of our volunteers. Open to all attendees! |
Juniper Ballroom (The Notary) |
| 9:30 PM | 11:00 PM |
NACA Foundation Trivia Tournament |
Juniper Ballroom (The Notary) |
Saturday, Feb. 15
| Start Time | End Time | Schedule Item | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | 5:00 PM | Registration Open | Registration Bridge East |
| 7:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Sponsor Promenade & Activation Space Open | Registration Bridge West & Ballroom AB Prefunction |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Campus Activities Marketplace Exhibitor Set Up | Hall A |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM | Lounges & Spaces Open (Advisor, Associate, Student, Recharge, Lacation, Prayer/Meditation) | Various |
| 9:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Mascot Meet & Greet | Ballroom AB |
| 9:15 AM | 9:30 AM | Associate Member Welcome & Networking Session | Hall A |
| 9:30 AM | 9:55 AM |
Convention Kick-off & Mascot Parade The Kick-off will feature the new Mascot Parade. Want to participate? Sign up your mascot. |
Ballroom AB |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Campus Activities Marketplace Grand Opening | Hall A |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Lunch on your own | |
| 2:00 PM | 3:50 PM | Showcase 1: Spotlight | Ballroom AB |
| 2:15 PM | 3:15 PM | Speed Networking with Associates (Pro Staff & Grads only) | Meet at registration |
| 4:00 PM | 4:50 PM | Education Block 1 & Featured Workshops | Various |
| 5:00 PM | 5:50 PM | Education Block 2 & Featured Workshops | Various |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Friends of Bill W. Meeting | 106A |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Dinner on your own | |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Film Screening: TBA | 201B |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Past Board Chairs Reception (by invitation) | Independence Ballroom 3 (Marriott) |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Saturday Sponsored Showcase: Aux Cord Wars | Ballroom AB |
| 8:15 PM | 9:15 PM | Foundation Donor Reception (by invitation) | Independence Ballroom 3 (Marriott) |
Sunday, Feb. 16
| Start Time | End Time | Schedule Item | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | 5:00 PM | Registration Open | Registration Bridge East |
| 8:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Sponsor Promenade & Activation Space Open | Registration Bridge West & Ballroom AB Prefunction |
| 9:00 AM | 9:50 AM | Keynote: Erin Reddick Founder & CEO, ChatBlackGPT |
Ballroom AB |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM | Lounges & Spaces Open (Advisor, Associate, Student, Recharge, Lacation, Prayer/Meditation) | Various |
| 10:00 AM | 10:50 AM | Education Block 3 | Various |
| 11:00 AM | 11:50 AM | Education Block 4 | Various |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Lunch on your own | |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Showcase 2: Speaker | Ballroom AB |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Campus Activities Marketplace Open | Hall A |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Friends of Bill W. Meeting | 106A |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Dinner on your own | |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Film Screening: TBA | 201B |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Sunday Sponsored Showcase: Drag Queen Entertainment | Ballroom AB |
Monday, Feb. 17
| Start Time | End Time | Schedule Item | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | 5:00 PM | Registration Open | Registration Bridge East |
| 8:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Sponsor Promenade & Activation Space Open | Registration Bridge West & Ballroom AB Prefunction |
| 9:00 AM | 9:50 AM | NACA Now (Annual Business Meeting) | 201B |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM | Lounges & Spaces Open (Advisor, Associate, Student, Recharge, Lacation, Prayer/Meditation) | Various |
| 9:00 AM | 9:50 AM | Education Block 5 | Various |
| 10:00 AM | 11:30 AM | Professional Development Brunch | Liberty Ballroom (Marriott) |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Showcase 3: Spotlight | Ballroom AB |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Lunch on your own | |
| 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | Friends of Bill W. Meeting | 106A |
| 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | Associate Member Updates | 103B |
| 2:00 PM | 2:50 PM | Education Block 6 | Various |
| 3:00 PM | 4:45 PM | Showcase 4: Spotlight | Ballroom AB |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Campus Activities Marketplace Open | Hall A |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Dinner on your own | |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Campus Activities Marketplace Exhibitor Load-out | Hall A |
| 7:15 PM | 8:00 PM | Leadership Fellows & Friends Reception | Liberty Ballroom (Marriott) |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | NACA Live After Party | Liberty Ballroom (Marriott) |