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!