CONFERENCE AGENDA

AASPA's 88
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 12-15, 2026 AUSTIN, TX

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2026 TENTATIVE
AGENDA AT A GLANCE

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Get ready for four energizing days at the AASPA 88th Annual Conference! Attendees will choose from a wide range of engaging sessions, connect face-to-face with innovative exhibitors and expert presenters and build meaningful relationships with peers from across the country. Every moment is designed to deliver practical ideas, fresh inspiration and connections that make your time away truly worthwhile.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

Conference Registration

2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12

7:30 am –

8:00 am –

8:30 am –

10:00 am –

10:15 am –

11:30 am –

1:00 pm –

2:30 pm –

2:45 pm –

4:30 pm –

7:00 pm –

5:30 pm

10:15 am

11:30 am

1:00 pm

2:30 pm

2:45 pm

4:00 pm

6:00 pm

10:00 pm

Conference Registration

Information Desk Open

AM Pre-Conference Workshops

Networking Break

AM Pre-Conference Workshops

Lunch on Own

PM Pre-Conference Workshops

Networking Break

PM Pre-Conference Workshops

New Faces, Familiar Places Reception

Welcome Reception

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13

7:00 am –

8:00 am –

7:00 am –

8:00 am –

9:00 am –

9:45 am –

10:15 am –

11:30 am –

1:30 pm –

2:15 pm –

4:30 pm –

7:00 pm –

4:30 pm

8:00 am

9:00 am

10:15 am

11:30 am

4:30 pm

1:30 pm

2:30 pm

4:15 pm

3:00 pm

6:00 pm

10:00 pm

Conference Registration

Information Desk Open

Grab N Go Breakfast Available

Opening Ceremony & Keynote

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

Networking Break

Ignite Sessions & Clinic Workshops

Exhibit Hall Open (Closed During Lunch)

Lunch on Own

Community Conversations

Ignite Sessions & Clinic Workshops

Networking Break

Exhibit Hall Reception

Austin After Hours

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14

7:00 am –

8:00 am –

7:00 am –

8:00 am –

9:00 am –

10:15 am –

10:30 am –

11:30 am –

12:00 pm –

1:30 pm –

2:30 pm –

2:45 pm –

4:30 pm –

7:00 pm –

4:00 pm

8:00 am

9:00 am

9:45 am

10:30 am

11:30 am

12:00 pm

1:30 pm

2:30 pm

3:00 pm

3:45 pm

4:15 pm

6:00 pm

10:00 pm

Conference Registration

Information Desk Open

Grab N Go Breakfast Available

Keynote Speaker

Networking Break

Exhibit Hall Open

Ignite Sessions & Clinic Workshops

Business Meeting

Exhibit Hall Closing, Grand Prize Drawing

Lunch on Own or Join ESS/Proximity Learning for Lunch

Ignite Sessions & Clinic Workshops

Networking Break

State Leaders Meeting

Ignite Sessions & Clinic Workshops

2027 Conference Kickoff

Party with a Purpose!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

7:30 am –

8:30 am –

8:15 am –

11:00 am –

11:30 am

8:30 am

10:45 am

11:00 am

12:00 pm

Information Desk Open

Breakfast Buffet Available

Executive Board Meeting

Ignite Sessions & Clinic Workshops

Closing Ceremony & Keynote

AASPA's 88 ANNUAL CONFERENCE OCTOBER 12-15, 2026 AUSTIN, TX

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