Agenda-at-a-Glance

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Below is the tentative agenda-at-a-glance, which is subject to change. As we confirm the timing, sessions, and speakers, we will update this page with more information. 

Date/Time
Program Item

Tuesday, April 20

6:00–9:00 a.m.
Complimentary Hotel Made-to-Order Breakfast
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Various Short Courses
12:00–4:30 p.m.
Attendee Registration/Badge Pick-up & Exhbitor Tabletop Set-up
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception (Included with Registration)

Wednesday, April 21

6:00–9:00 a.m.
Complimentary Hotel Made-to-Order Breakfast
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Attendee Registration/Badge Pick-up
8:00–9:15 a.m.
Welcome & Keynote
9:15–10:15 a.m.
Coffee/Pastry in the Expo Hall
10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
TS1: Technical Session 1
TS2: Technical Session 2
12:00–1:15 p.m.
Lunch Buffet
12:15–1:00 p.m.
P1: Plenary Session 1
1:15–3:00 p.m.
TS3: Technical Session 3
TS4: Technical Session 4
3:00–3:30 p.m.
Networking Break in the Expo Hall
3:30–5:15 p.m.
TS5: Technical Session 5
TS6: Technical Session 6
5:15–6:00 p.m.
AFS Awards Presentation in the Expo Hall
6:00–8:00 p.m.
AFS Corporate Members Reception and Student Poster Competition in the Expo Hall

Thursday, April 22

6:00–9:00 a.m.
Complimentary Hotel Made-to-Order Breakfast
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Attendee Registration/Badge Pick-up
8:00–9:15 a.m.
Welcome & Keynote
9:15–10:15 a.m.
Coffee & Pastry in the Expo Hall
10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
TS7: Technical Session 7
TS8: Technical Session 8
12:00–1:15 p.m.
Lunch Buffet
12:15–1:00 p.m.
P2: Plenary Session 2
1:15–3:00 p.m.
TS9: Technical Session 9
TS10: Technical Session 10
3:00–3:30 p.m.
Farewell Address
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Move Out
4:00–7:30 p.m.
AFS Board Meeting & Dinner (Invite Only)
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Complimentary Hotel Evening Reception

Friday, May 15

6:00–9:00 a.m.
Complimentary Hotel Made-to-Order Breakfast
8:00 a.m.–TBD
Industry Tours

Legend
All times are in Eastern Standard Time
$ = Optional Add-on Events
TS# = Technical Session #
P# = Plenary Session #
R# = Roundtable #