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CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE

There's a lot to know about the 2026 COABE national conference! Scroll below to find registration, hotel, and event information and links, as well as information on general session, meeting for new members, and exhibit hall setup details and hours.

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CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE

From sessions to special events, this at-a-glance schedule helps you plan each day and maximize your conference experience

ALL TIMES EASTERN

  • 7:00 am – 9:00 am: Pre-Conference Registration Only 

    7:30 am – 8:10 am: Onsite Presenter Training 

    8:30 am – 11:30 am: Pre-conference Half-day Morning Session 

    8:30 am – 3:30 pm: Pre-conference Full-day Session 

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm: Attendee Registration

    11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Lunch for Pre-conference Attendees - Ticketed Event 

    12:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Pre-conference Half-day Afternoon Session 

    2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Exhibitor Setup 

  • 7:00 am – 5:00 pm: Attendee Registration 

    7:00 am – 7:40 am: Onsite Presenter Training 

    7:00 am – 7:40 am: New Attendees Meeting 

    8:00 am – 9:10 am: Session 1 

    9:30 am – 10:50 am: General Session 

    10:50 am – 11:50 am: Exhibits Grand Opening/Snack Break 

    11:50 am – 01:00 pm: Session 2 

    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Lunch - on your own 

    2:00 pm – 3:10 pm: Session 3 

    3:10 pm – 3:50 pm: Exhibit Hall/Snack Break 

    3:50 pm – 5:00 pm: Session 4 

    5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Digital Literacy & Technology Networking Event 

    7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: President’s Welcome Networking Event - Ticketed Event 

  • 7:00 am – 7:40 am: Onsite Presenter Training 

    8:00 am – 5:00 pm: Attendee Registration 

    8:00 am – 5:00 pm: Exhibit Area Open 

    8:00 am – 9:10 am: Session 5 

    9:30 am – 10:50 am: General Session 

    10:50 am – 11:50 am: Exhibit Hall/Snack Break 

    11:50 am – 1:00 pm: Session 6 

    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Lunch - on your own 

    2:00 pm – 3:10 pm: Session 7 

    2:00 pm – 3:10 pm: State Association/State Director Meeting 

    3:10 pm – 3:50 pm: Exhibit Hall/Snack Break 

    3:50 pm – 5:00 pm: Session 8 

    6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Offsite Networking Event - Ticketed Event 

  • 7:00 am – 7:40 am: Onsite Presenter Training 

    8:00 am – 10:00 am: Registration 

    8:00 am – 2:00 pm: Exhibit Area Open 

    8:00 am – 9:10 am: Session 9 

    9:30 am – 10:50 am: Closing General Session 

    10:50 am – 11:20 am: Exhibit Hall/Snack Break 

    11:20 am – 12:30 pm: Session 10 

    12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Lunch Break - on your own 

    1:30 pm – 2:40 pm: Session 11 

    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Exhibitor Breakdown 

    3:00 pm – 4:10 pm: Session 12 

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