Pre-Conference
Wednesday, October 30
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 12-1pm | Registration & Welcome Refreshments |
| 1–2:15 p.m. | General Session: The Power of Rural Partnerships to Support Policy, Advocacy & Funding |
| Track 1: Research & Data | |
| 2:30-3 p.m. | Learning Session |
| 3:15-3:45 p.m. | Learning Session |
| 4-4:30 p.m. | Learning Session |
| Track 2: Advocacy | |
| 2:30-3 p.m. | General Session |
| 3-4:30 p.m | Advocacy Training & Model Meetings for Experienced Advocates OR Advocacy Training & Model Meetings for Beginning Advocates |
| 4:30–6 p.m. | Early Registration & 2024 Welcome Party |
Thursday, October 31
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
|
7:30–8:30 a.m. |
Registration & Breakfast |
|
8:30–10 a.m. |
Welcome & Opening Remarks |
|
10:15–11:15 a.m. |
Learning Sessions |
|
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Learning Sessions |
|
12:30-1 p.m. |
Lunch |
|
1–2:30 p.m. |
General Session: From Polarization to Progress |
|
2:45–3:45 p.m. |
Learning Sessions |
|
4–5 p.m. |
Learning Sessions |
|
5–6:30 p.m. |
Attendee Reception & NREA Silent Auction |
Friday, November 1
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
|
7:30–8:30 a.m. |
Registration & Breakfast |
|
8:30–10 a.m. |
Opening Remarks & General Session: Student & Educator Panel |
|
10:15–11:15 a.m. |
Learning Sessions |
|
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Learning Sessions |
|
12:30-1 p.m. |
Lunch |
|
1–2 p.m. |
Closing Keynote: Brandon Fleming |
Note: All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). Times are subject to change.