Program

Schedule-at-a-Glance

The following schedule is preliminary and subject to change. Please check back for updates. (as of April 19, 2023)
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
8:00 am – 4:00 pm House of Society Delegates 
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Leadership Reception invite only
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
8:00 am – 4:30 pm Technical Tours/Workshops
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Plenary Session 1
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Welcome Reception & Expo Hall Open
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Quiz Bowl
Thursday, October 26, 2023
8:00 am – 9:30 am Opening Ceremonies & Plenary Session 2
9:30 am – 4:00 pm Expo Hall Opens
9:30 am - 10:30 am  Break & Exhibits
Innovation Zones
National Awards Meet & Greet
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Scientific & Technical Sessions
People, Policy & Popcorn (11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Student Orientation
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm  Lunch & Exhibits
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Career Fair
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Scientific & Technical Sessions
Town Hall (1:30 pm - 2:30 pm)
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Break & Exhibits
Innovation Zones
People, Policy & Popcorn
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Scientific & Technical Sessions
Young Professional Meetup
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm 
Past President's Reception invite only
Policy Social
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Alumni Receptions
Friday, October 27, 2023
7:00 am – 8:00 am Fellows' Breakfast invite only
8:00 am – 9:30 am Scientific and Technical Sessions
9:30 am – 4:00 pm Expo Hall Opens
9:30 am – 10:30 am Break & Exhibits
Innovation Zones
Diversity Scholar Meet & Greet
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Scientific and Technical Sessions
Women in Natural Resources Meetup
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch & Exhibits
1:15 pm – 3:00 pm Plenary 3 & Awards Parade
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Break & Exhibits
Innovation Zones
Poster Symposium
People, Policy & Popcorn: Conversation with the Chief
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Scientific & Technical Sessions
Student Meetup 
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm  Donor Gratitude Reception invite only
Working Group Social 
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Friday Night Celebration and SAFter Party
Saturday, October 28, 2023
8:00 am – 9:30 am  Scientific & Technical Sessions
 9:30 am – 10:00 am Break
10:00 am – 11:30 am Scientific & Technical Sessions
11:30 am – 12:30 pm  Lunch
Special Policy Engagement Session
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm  Technical Tours/Workshops