SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

Monday, August 26 - Thursday, August 29

(All times in Pacific Time. Schedule subject to change.)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

Pre-Conference Symposium - Conexiones sin Fronteras, Connection without Borders

  • 11:30am Arrive in Tijuana for a shared lunch

  • 11:30am - 6:30pm Professional development sessions and networking opportunities

MONDAY, AUGUST 26

Registration/Info Desk Open 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

  • 8:30 am - 9:45 am The Land You’re On (separate registration; includes breakfast)  

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Pre-conference workshop

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm WAA’s Up, San Diego!

    Casual and fun off-site excursions planned by our San Diego Host Committee!  (For those who will be arriving early.)  It's free to participate in an excursion with your conference registration, but a separate RSVP is required. More information is to come.

  • 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Concurrent Sessions

  • 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm Concurrent Sessions

  • 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Opening Plenary & Keynote

  • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dine-arounds or dinner on your own w/ Pool Time

  • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Conexiones Reception (by invitation only)

  • 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Welcome Reception!

  • 7:00 pm - 9:10 pm Juried Showcase Program #1 

  • 9:30 pm - 12:00 am Independent Showcasing

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27

Registration/Info Desk Open 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

  • 7:00 am - 11:00 am Exhibitor load-in

  • 8:00 am - 9:00 am Coffee-and-Bagels-While-They-Last 

  • 8:30 am - 9:45 am Concurrent Sessions

    10:00 am - 11:15 am Concurrent Sessions

  • 11:15 am - 11:45 am Lunch on the Lawn (optional Showcase Box Lunch add-on) 

  • 11:45 am - 1:30 pm Juried Showcase Program #2 

  • 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open (hospitality break at 3:30)

  • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dine-arounds -or- dinner on your own w/ Pool Time 

  • 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Happy Half 

    This 30-minute hosted "happy hour" provides a quick social touch-point before delegates enjoy on-site showcases.

  • 7:45 pm - 11:00 pm Independent Showcasing

  • 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Under The Stars Activation

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28

Registration/Info Desk Open 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

  • 8:00 am - 9:00 am Coffee-and-Bagels-While-They-Last 

  • 8:15 am - 9:00 am Coffee ‘n’ Cruise (presenter-only exhibit hall access) 

  • 8:30 am - 9:45 am Concurrent Sessions

  • 10:00 am - 11:15 am Concurrent Sessions

  • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Annual Luncheon and Awards Ceremony or lunch on your own 

  • 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open (hospitality break @ 3:30)

  • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dine-arounds -or- dinner on your own w/ Pool Time 

  • 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Happy Half

    This 30-minute hosted "happy hour" provides a quick social touch-point before delegates enjoy on-site showcases.

  • 7:45 pm - 11:00 pm Independent Showcasing

  • 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Under The Stars Activation

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29

Registration/Info Desk Open 8:00 am – 11:00 am

  • 8:30 am - 9:50 am WAA Membership Meeting w/ breakfast included

  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open

  • 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Consortia Meetings 

  • 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm WAA’s Next?

  • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm  WAA Pool Party!

    Anyone hanging around post-conference is invited to join board, staff and colleagues for a celebratory dip!