The below schedule is subject to change. The latest up to date information will be provided in the conference app closer to the start of the conference. Special Note: The SGE class is hosted by Region VI as a convenience to OSHA. Anyone wishing to attend the SGE class must sign up through the approved OSHA process independently from conference registration. SGE Training Information
See Workshop Sessions Descriptions
See Presenter Presentation Schedule
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 19 | ||
| Pre-Conference Workshops & Other Events | ||
| 8:00pm – 5:00pm | Assortment of Pre-Conference Classes (These must be selected during registration and occur before the regular conference) | Omni |
| 8:00am – 4:00pm | Exhibitor Set-up | Convention Center Exhibit Hall |
| 9:00am – 6:30pm | Conference Check-in/Registration | Convention Center Exhibit Hall |
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm | First Timer’s Meeting | Convention Center |
| 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception | Convention Center Exhibit Hall |
| 6:45pm | Door Prize Drawing (Must be present to win!) | Convention Center Exhibit Hall Lounge |
| Tuesday, May 20 | ||
| Breakfast: On your own | ||
| 7:00am – 4:00 pm | Conference Check-in/Registration | Convention Center Exhibit Hall |
| 9:00am – 11:00am | Opening General Session – Guest Speaker: Dale Lesinski | Convention Center Selena Auditorium |
| Color Guard Presentation | ||
| National Anthem | ||
| Welcome: Region VI VPP Chairman | ||
| National VPPPA | ||
| Meeting of the Membership | ||
| 11:00am – 5:15pm (EXHIBITORS option to leave after last break at 3:30.) | Exhibit Hall Open | Convention Center Exhibit Hall |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm | Networking Break | Convention Center Exhibit Hall |
| 11:50am | Door Prize Drawing (Must be present to win!) | Convention Center Exhibit Hall Lounge |
| 12:00pm – 1:15pm | Lunch & Visit with Exhibitors | Convention Center Exhibit Hall |
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Workshops/Interactive Discussions | Convention Center |
| 2:30pm – 3:30pm | Networking Break | Convention Center Exhibit Hall |
| 3:30pm | Door Prize Drawing (Must be present to win!) | Convention Center Exhibit Hall Lounge |
| 3:45pm – 4:45pm | Workshops/Interactive Discussions | Convention Center |
| Evening on your own to enjoy! | ||
| Wednesday, May 21 | ||
| Breakfast: On your own | ||
| 7:30am – 10:30am | Voting: Region VI – Association Member Sites | Convention Center Exhibit Hall |
| 7:30am – 11:30am | Conference Check-in/Registration | Convention Center Exhibit Hall |
| 8:30am – 9:30am | Workshops/Interactive Discussions | Convention Center |
| 9:30am – 1:15pm | Exhibit Hall Open | Convention Center Exhibit Hall |
| 9:30am – 10:45am | Networking Break | Convention Center Exhibit Hall |
| 10:45am | Door Prize Drawing (Must be present to win!) | Convention Center Exhibit Hall Lounge |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm | Workshops/Interactive Discussions | Convention Center |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch & Visit with Exhibitors | Convention Center Exhibit Hall |
| 1:15pm | Door Prize Drawing (Must be present to win!) | Convention Center Exhibit Hall Lounge |
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Workshops/Interactive Discussions | Convention Center |
| 1:15pm – 8:00pm | Exhibitor Move-Out | Convention Center Exhibit Hall |
| 2:45pm – 3:45pm | Workshops/Interactive Discussions | Convention Center |
| 5:00pm | Cash Bar Opens | Omni |
| 5:00pm – 5:30pm | Sites A-F SAS Award Photos | Omni |
| 5:30pm – 6:00pm | Sites G-L SAS Award Photos | Omni |
| 6:00pm – 6:30pm | Sites M-S SAS Award Photos | Omni |
| 6:30pm – 7:00pm | Sites T-Z SAS Award Photos | Omni |
| 7:00pm – 8:30pm | Awards Celebration | Omni |
| Thursday, May 22 | ||
| Breakfast: On your own | ||
| 9:00am – 10:00am | Workshops/Interactive Discussions | Omni |
| 10:30am – 12:00pm | Closing General Session & Lunch – Guest Speaker Jim Morris Grand Prize $1,000 gift card along with other prizes. Must Be Present to Win! | Omni |
| Recognition of Conference Volunteers and Sponsors | ||
| Introduction of New Board of Directors | ||
| Adjourn |
