Schedule at-a-Glance
The following schedule is subject to change (as of May 11, 2018); please check back for updates.
| Saturday, September 8, 2018 | ||
| 4:00pm – 7:00pm | Conference Registration Desk Open | Registration Desk 2nd Floor |
| Sunday, September 9, 2018 | ||
| 8:00am – 4:30pm | Directors' Retreat (invitation only) | Offsite |
| 7:00am – 5:00pm | Conference Registration Desk Open | Registration Desk 2nd Floor |
| 8:00am – 5:00pm | WORKSHOP: Wildlife Governance Principles: A Framework for Improving Relevance, Value and Support of Conservation {Pre-registration and additional fee of $50 required. Lunch is included.} Challenged by issues or constituents? Looking for ways to increase effectiveness? Concerned about the relevance of conservation? Is your agency ready for change? This workshop will improve participants’ understanding and application of wildlife governance principles to support conservation agencies’ need to engage and serve broader conservation beneficiaries. For questions about content, please contact Ann Forstchen at Ann.Forstchen@myFWC.com. The workshop is limited to 20 participants, so sign up early. Pre-registration will be available online soon. |
TBD |
| 8:00am – 4:30pm | Directors' Retreat (invitation only) | Offsite |
| 9:00am – 4:00pm | WORKSHOP: Wildlife Viewing & Nature Tourism/Wildlife Diversity {Pre-registration and additional fee required} |
TBD |
| 12:00pm – 5:00pm | Business Center & Internet Café Open | TBD |
| 1:00pm – 5:00pm | WORKSHOP: The Interagency Communication/Breaking Down Barriers {Pre-registration required, although there is no fee to attend} |
TBD |
| 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Exhibitor Set-up | Grand Ballroom Foyer |
| 4:00pm – 6:00pm | Women in Conservation Power Walk & Social Hour | Offsite |
| 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Directors’ Reception & Dinner (invitation only) | Offsite |
| Monday, September 10, 2018 | ||
| 7:00am - 8:00am | Coffee Break with Exhibitors | Grand Ballroom Foyer |
| 7:00am - 8:00am | Directors' Breakfast (invitation only) | Il Terrazzo |
| 7:00am - 5:00pm | Conference Registration Desk, Business Center & Internet Café Open | Registration Desk 2nd Floor |
| 7:00am - 5:00pm | Exhibits Open — Stop by and show your support! | Grand Ballroom Foyer |
| 8:00am | Guest Gathering | TBD |
| 8:00am - 9:30am | Welcome & Plenary Session | Grand Ballroom Salon E/F |
| 9:00am - 3:00pm | Guest Activity | Offsite |
| 9:30am - 10:30am | Coffee Break with Exhibitors | Grand Ballroom Foyer |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Committee & Working Group Meetings
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Multiple Locations |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Directors' Lunch (invitation only) | Il Terrazzo |
| 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Committee & Working Group Meetings
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Multiple Locations |
| 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Committee & Working Group Meetings
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Multiple Locations |
| 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Coffee Break with Exhibitors | Grand Ballroom Foyer |
| 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Committee & Working Group Meetings
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Multiple Locations |
| 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Canada Night! | Grand Ballroom |
| Tuesday, September 11, 2018 | ||
| 7:00am - 5:00pm | Conference Registration Desk, Business Center & Internet Café Open | Registration Desk 2nd Floor |
| 7:00am - 8:00am | Coffee Break with Exhibitors | Grand Ballroom Foyer |
| 7:00am - 8:00am | Directors' Breakfast (invitation only) | Il Terrazzo |
| 7:00am - 5:00pm | Exhibits Open — Stop by and show your support! | TBD |
| 8:00am | Guest Gathering | TBD |
| 8:00am - 12:00pm | Committee & Working Group Meetings
|
Multiple Locations |
| 8:00am - 10:00am | Committee & Working Group Meetings
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Multiple Locations |
| 9:00am - 3:30pm | Guest Activity | Offsite |
| 9:30am - 10:30am | Coffee Break with Exhibitors | Grand Ballroom Foyer |
| 10:00am - 3:00pm | WORKSHOP: National Conservation Outreach Strategy Open to all. There will be a break for lunch, on own. |
TBD |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Directors' Lunch (invitation only) | Il Terrazzo |
| 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Committee & Working Group Meetings | Multiple Locations |
| 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Committee & Working Group Meetings
|
Multiple Locations |
| 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Coffee Break with Exhibitors | Grand Ballroom Foyer |
| 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Committee & Working Group Meetings
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Multiple Locations |
| 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Reception with Exhibitors | Grand Ballroom Foyer |
| 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Annual Awards Banquet | Grand Ballroom Salon E/F |
| Wednesday, September 12, 2018 | ||
| 7:00am - 2:00pm | Conference Registration Desk, Business Center & Internet Café Open | Registration Desk 2nd Floor |
| 7:00am - 8:00am | Directors' Breakfast (invitation only) | Il Terrazzo |
| 7:00am - 8:00am | Coffee Break with Exhibitors | Grand Ballroom Foyer |
| 7:00am - 10:30am | Exhibits Open — Stop by and show your support! | Grand Ballroom Foyer |
| 8:00am | Guest Gathering | TBD |
| 8:00am - 12:00pm | Committee & Working Group Meetings
|
Multiple Locations |
| 9:30am - 10:30am | Coffee Break with Exhibitors | Grand Ballroom Foyer |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Committee & Working Group Meetings
|
Multiple Locations |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Directors' Lunch (invitation only) | Il Terrazzo |
| 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Coffee Break | Grand Ballroom Foyer |
| 1:30pm - 5:00pm | AFWA Business Meeting | Grand Ballroom Salon G/H/I |
| 6:00pm - 7:30pm | President's Reception Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops and Boone and Crockett Club |
TBD |