Schedule at-a-glance
All times listed in the conference location's local time (Eastern Timezone).
The 2026 Conference Schedule-at-a-Glance is tentative and subject to change.
Wednesday, Nov 18 (Pre-Conference Events)
- Doctoral Fellowship Seminars (by Invitation)8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- ARNOVA Board of Directors Meeting11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Conference Registration Open2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Diversity Scholars & Leaders Professional Development Programs (by Invitation)2:00 pm - 8:00 pmGraduate & Undergraduate groups
Thursday, Nov 19
- Registration Open7:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Exhibits Open8:00 am - 5:00 pmContinental breakfast available
- Opening Plenary Session8:30 am - 9:45 am
- Concurrent Sessions A10:00 am - 11:15 am(75 MINUTES SESSIONS)
- Networking Break11:15 am - 1:00 pmLunch will not be provided; grab a colleague and a bite to eat at the hotel restaurant or nearby locations!
- Membership Meeting1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Concurrent Sessions B2:15 pm - 3:30 pm(75 MINUTES SESSIONS)
- Concurrent Sessions C3:45 pm - 5:00 pm(75 MINUTES SESSIONS)
- Section Meetings5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
- ARNOVA Reception6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Friday, Nov 20
- Registration Open7:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Exhibits Open8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Poster Session8:00 am - 9:00 amContinental breakfast available
- Concurrent Sessions D9:00 am - 10:15 am(75 MINUTES SESSIONS)
- Concurrent Sessions E10:30 am - 11:45 pm(75 MINUTES SESSIONS)
- Awards Luncheon12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Concurrent Sessions F2:00 pm - 3:15 pm(75 MINUTES SESSIONS)
- Concurrent Sessions G3:30 pm - 4:45 pm(75 MINUTES SESSIONS)
- Community Interest Group Meetings5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Saturday, Nov 21
- Registration Open8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Exhibits Open8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Coffee Break in Exhibit Area8:00 am - 9:00 am
- Concurrent Sessions H9:15 am - 10:30 am(75 MINUTES SESSIONS)
- Concurrent Sessions I10:45 am - 12:00 pm(75 MINUTES SESSIONS)
- ARNOVA Board of Directors Meeting1:00 pm - 4:00 pm