Proposed Schedules

Academic Conference
An academic conference often has concurrent sessions in which a speaker or a small panel presents
findings to the audience. Attendees will choose which sessions to go to based on their own professional
interests. Networking events allow attendees to meet fellow professionals in their field, trade contact
details, and discuss their work more informally.

Day 1

8:00–9:00 Networking Breakfast Lobby

9:00–9:15 Opening Remarks Conference Hall

9:15–10:15 Featured Speaker Conference Hall

10:30–11:15 Concurrent Sessions Rooms 1–11

11:30–12:15 Concurrent Sessions Rooms 1–11

12:30–2:00 Lunch Conference Hall

2:15–3:00 Concurrent Sessions Rooms 1–11

3:15–4:00 Afternoon Speaker Conference Hall

4:30–6:30 Networking Reception Lobby

Day 2

8:00–9:00 Networking Breakfast Lobby

9:00–10:00 Opening Speaker Conference Hall

10:15–11:00 Concurrent Sessions Rooms 1–11

11:15–12:00 Concurrent Sessions Rooms 1–11

12:30–2:00 Lunch Conference Hall

2:15–3:00 Closing Remarks Conference Hall

Trade Show / Professional Conference
Trade shows and industrial conferences often have expo show floors, where vendors and related service
professionals will demonstrate new products at tables and booths. Clients will sometimes attend as well,
to see new products and services and meet with all their suppliers in one room. Trade shows also may
have discussion panels, where leaders in the profession have a public conversation on an industry topic.
Frequently, there will be a networking event in the evening.

Day 1

8:00–9:00 Breakfast Lobby

9:00–9:15 Opening Remarks Main Hall

9:30 Expo Show Floor Opens Show Floor

10:00–11:00 Industry Discussion Panel Rooms 1–4

11:15–12:15 Industry Discussion Panel Rooms 1–4

12:30–2:00 Lunch Main Hall

2:15–3:15 Industry Discussion Panel Rooms 1–4

4:30 Expo Show Floor Closes Show Floor

5:00–6:00 Dinner Main Hall

7:00–9:00 Networking Event Offsite

Day 2

8:00–9:00 Breakfast Lobby

9:30 Expo Show Floor Opens Show Floor

10:00–11:00 Industry Discussion Panel Rooms 1–4

11:15–12:15 Industry Discussion Panel Rooms 1–4

12:30–2:00 Lunch Main Hall

3:00 Expo Show Floor Closes Show Floor

3:30–4:30 Closing Remarks Main Hall

Fan Conference
Fan conferences, like trade shows, will often have a show floor, where fans can meet industry
professionals, get autographs, purchase merchandise, and ask questions. Similarly, there are often panel
discussions that focus on aspects of a topic for the general public. Keynote speakers are usually major
figures who talk about their experiences to the fandom.

Day 1

8:00–8:15 Opening Remarks Main Hall

8:30 Expo Show Floor Opens Show Floor

9:00–10:00 Panel Discussions Rooms 1–4

10:00–11:00 Panel Discussions Rooms 1–4

12:00–2:00 Midday Presentation Main Hall

2:00–3:00 Lunch Main Hall

3:00–4:00 Panel Discussions Rooms 1–4

4:00–5:00 Panel Discussions Rooms 1–4

5:00 Expo Show Floor Closes Show Floor

5:00–6:00 Keynote Speaker Main Hall

Day 2

8:30 Expo Show Floor Opens Show Floor

9:00–10:00 Panel Discussions Rooms 1–4

10:00–11:00 Panel Discussions Rooms 1–4

12:00–2:00 Midday Presentation Main Hall

2:00–3:00 Lunch Main Hall

3:00–4:00 Panel Discussions Rooms 1–4

4:00–5:00 Panel Discussions Rooms 1–4

5:00 Expo Show Floor Closes Show Floor

5:00–6:00 Closing Remarks Main Hall