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Chief Operating Officer
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 2024 NAVREF Conference Agenda (updated March 5, 2024)

All times shown are local to the conference location

**This agenda is preliminary and subject to change**

Sunday, September 15th

 1:00 PM  - 5:00 PM Registration Desk Opens
 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Pre-Conference Breakout Session:
  • Fireside Chat - What Success Can Look Like - Salon 3
 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM ANNUAL MEETINGS:
  • NAVREF Annual Membership Meeting
  • ACOS Closed Meeting - Diplomat
 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM  Welcome Reception


Monday, September 16th

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Breakfast 
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Opening Ceremony with a live performance of the National Anthem
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Keynote Session: 

Speaker: Veteran and Former Minnesota State Representative, John Kriesel - Salon 3
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM  Refreshment Break
     10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

     Breakout Sessions:

    • TBD
           12:00 PM - 1:15 PM  Lunch on Your Own
           1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

           Breakout Sessions:

          • TBD
             2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

             Refreshment Break
             3:00 PM - 5:00 PM WORKSHOPS:
            • Essentials
            • Governance
            • ROGUE
               6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

               9th Annual NAVREF Awards Dinner and VA Recognition Ceremony

              Join this evening of celebration and recognition for champions in our unique VA Research arena. 


                Tuesday, September 17th

                7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

                Breakfast
                  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

                  General Session
                   10:00 AM - 10:30 AM  Refreshment Break
                   10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

                   Breakout Sessions:

                  • TBD
                       11:30 AM - 1:15 PM

                      Lunch On Your Own

                      Private Luncheon: 2025 Conference Committee Volunteers (Designated Individuals Only)
                       1:00 PM - 5:00 PM VA Career Development Awardee (CDA) Registration Opens
                       1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

                       General Session
                        2:30 PM - 3:00 PM  Refreshment Break
                         3:00 PM - 4:00 PM  Breakout Sessions:
                        • TBD
                          4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Breakout Sessions:
                          • TBD
                           5:30 PM - 7:00 PM VA CDA Poster Session Reception / Social Activities


                          Wednesday, September 18th

                           7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

                          Wellness Activities
                           8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 

                          Breakfast
                           9:00 AM - 10:15 AM General Session
                           10:15 AM - 10:30 AM  Break
                           10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

                          General Session
                           11:15AM - 12:00 PM

                           Conference Wrap-up Sessions:

                          • Wrap-up with NPCs: Key Take-Aways and Action Items
                          • Wrap up with ACOS-R and ORD
                             12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Hill Event / Reception

                            Thursday, September 19th - Career Development Awardees (CDA Day)

                             8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 

                            Breakfast
                               9:00 AM - 10:15 AM General Session
                               10:15 AM - 10:30 AM  Break
                               10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

                              General Session
                               11:15AM - 12:00 PM

                              Wrap-up Session



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