Schedule at a Glance 2026

2026 Schedule at a Glance

Wednesday, January 28

  • 12:00–3:00 PM
    Pre-Conference - Emerging Trends Roundtable
    Live Oak
  • Pre-Conference Workshop – Beyond Proposals, BD Strategies
    Boxelder
    12:00–3:00 PM
  • 12:00–4:00 PM
    Pre-Conference – InDesign for Proposals
    Buttonbush
  • Conference Registration Open
    Third Floor
    3:30–6:30 PM
  • 4:00–4:30 PM
    First-Timers Forum
    Boxelder
    Optional
  • Welcome Reception
    The Pearl Stable Hall
    Pick up your badge before entering. Chapter photos will be taken.
    5:00–6:30 PM
  • 6:30–10:00 PM
    Restaurant Round-Up at The Pearl
    Groups meet at the Welcome Reception. Restaurants are at The Pearl.

Thursday, January 29

  • 7:30–8:30 AM
    Breakfast Available
    Pecan Ballroom
  • Opening Keynote | Constellations of Change: Why We Shine Brighter Together with Damion Morris
    Pecan Ballroom
    Learn more here
    8:00–9:30 AM
  • 9:45 AM–12:00 PM
    Breakout Sessions
  • Lunch Keynote | Emerging Trends Annual Report - SMPS Foundation with Sarah Kinard, SMPS Foundation President
    Pecan Ballroom
    Learn more here
    12:00–1:30 PM
  • 1:45–5:15 PM
    Breakout Sessions
  • OpenAsset Happy Hour
    High Praise (3rd Floor Rooftop @ InterContinental)
    Join for a fun, complimentary Happy Hour before the social event!
    5:00–6:00 PM
  • 6:00–9:00 PM
    Thursday Night Social
    The Moon's Daughters
    Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drink tickets provided

Friday, January 30

  • 7:30–8:30 AM
    Breakfast Available
    Pecan Ballroom
    Light bites — save room for our closing Brunch Celebration!
  • Breakout Sessions
    8:30–10:30 AM
  • 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
    Brunch + Closing Celebration
    Pecan Ballroom
    Enjoy interactive games, shared insights, and meaningful conversation over food and brunch cocktails. We'll toast CPSMs and share an exclusive look at SRC 2027!

Schedule subject to change.

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