BIG IDEAS Schedule overview
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2025
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12:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Registration and Silent Auction Open |
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Pre-Conference Workshops* |
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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Welcome Reception |
| 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. |
Charity Casino Night and Poker Tournament* |
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2025
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7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Registration and Silent Auction Open |
8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
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Early-Risers' Bonus Sessions |
| 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. |
New Member and First-Time Attendee Orientation |
| 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. |
Opening Session & Keynote Presentation |
| 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions
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| 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions |
| 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. |
Dine-Around Membership Lunch & Networking |
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
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Round Table Collaborative Learning
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3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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Trade Show |
| 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. |
Special Operations-Focused Education & Idea Exchange |
9:00 - 11:00 p.m.
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Late Night Party—Monster Bash |
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025
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7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Registration and Silent Auction Open |
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
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Round Table Collaborative Learning |
| 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions |
| 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Trade Show |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Silent Auction Closes (Attendees may pick up items until 2:00 p.m.) |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Booth Bingo Ends and Winner Announced (Turn in card by 12:30 p.m.; Winner announced at 1:00 p.m.; Must be present to win) |
*Additional fee required to attend these events. Add on during the registration process or contact us to add later.
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