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Agenda At-A-Glance

This is the tentative agenda at-a-glance for the NASFAA 2026 National Conference. All times are listed in Eastern Standard Time. Dates, times and events are subject to change. 

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Sunday, June 28, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Board of Directors Meeting (invite-only) 
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Board of Directors Reception (invite-only)

Monday, June 29, 2026

7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Charity 5K Run/Walk (offsite, separate registration required)
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Registration Open
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. NASFAA Credential Training
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Executive Leadership Collective Pre-Conference Event (invite-only)
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. First-Time Conference Attendees' Kick-Off Networking Event & Reception
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Perspectives of Belonging Event 
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. DJ Opening Pre-Show
4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Opening Session with Keynote Speaker
5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception in Innovation Hall

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

6:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.  Dance Fitness Class
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration Open
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. DJ Pre-Show
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. General Session
9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Innovation Hall Open
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Coffee Break in Innovation Hall
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (7)
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (7)
12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Lunch on Your Own
12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. State and Regional Presidents Luncheon (invite-only)
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (7)
2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Break in Innovation Hall
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (7)
4:35 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Diversity Leadership Program Reception (invite-only)
4:35 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Executive Leadership Collective Reception (invite-only)
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Charity Team Trivia Event (separate registration required)
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Charity Topgolf Game Play Event (separate registration required)

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

7:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Registration Open
7:40 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. DJ Pre-Show
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Innovation Hall Open
8:10 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Awards Announcement
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. General Session
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Break in Innovation Hall
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (7)
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch on Your Own
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. FAAC® Networking Lunch (invite-only)
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Past Presidents and National Chairs Lunch (invite-only)
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (7)
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Break in Innovation Hall
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (7)
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.  Concurrent Sessions (7)
6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  Evening Event Celebration NASFAA's 60th Anniversary

Thursday, July 2, 2026

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.  DJ Pre-Show
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. NASFAA Closing Policy Session