THE NEXT GREAT PERFORMANCE
2025 SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE (TENTATIVE)
Tuesday, September 2 - Friday, September 5
(All times in Pacific Time. Schedule subject to change.)
Access the visual Schedule-At-A-Glance here.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Registration / Info Desk Open 9:00am – 6:00pm
9am Registration opens
9am - 12pm Good Start wellness activities
9am - 4pm Exhibitor Load-in
10am Conference Begins
10am - 2:30pm WAA Academy
12:30pm - 1:30pm The Land You’re On Lunch
1:30pm - 4pm The Commons Opens – Bonus Time
3pm - 4pm New Member Orientation
4pm - 5pm Welcome Reception at The Novo
5pm - 10pm Opening Night at The Novo (Opening Ceremony + Showcases)
10:30pm - 1am After Party at The Novo
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Registration / Info Desk Open 9:00am – 6:00pm
8am - 1:30pm Exhibitor Load-in
8:30 - 9am Breakfast Bites & Coffee
9am Registration opens
9am - 9:45am Opening Plenary
10am - 12:45pm Breakout sessions
12:45 - 1:30pm Lunch on WAA
1:30 - 5:30pm The Commons
6pm - 7pm Dine Arounds
7:30pm - 10:30pm Showcases at University of Southern California
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Registration / Info Desk Open 9:00am – 6:00pm
8:30 - 9am Breakfast Bites & Coffee
9am Registration opens
9am - 10pm Coffee Talks
9am - 10am The Commons – Bonus Time
10am - 12pm The Commons
12pm - 1:30pm WAA Awards Annual Luncheon
1:30pm - 5:30pm The Commons
6pm - 7pm Taste of LA at Grand Central Market
7pm - 10pm Sunset Showcases at Grand Performances