Sessions and Program Outline

The full conference proceedings will be available on the first day of the conference. The preliminary agenda is available in a printable format. Speakers should reference this document for their speaking times.

Monday, November 30, 2026
Pre-Conference Tutorials – Morning Sessions9:00am – 12:00pm
Lunch for pre-conference tutorial registrants12:00pm – 1:00pm
Pre-Conference Tutorials – Afternoon Sessions1:00pm – 3:00pm
Workshops3:00pm – 6:00pm
Welcome Reception6:30pm – 8:00pm
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Opening Ceremony9:00am – 9:30am
Technical Sessions9:30am – 12:00pm
Lunch12:00pm – 1:30pm
Technical Sessions1:30pm – 5:00pm
Poster Session5:30pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Technical Sessions8:30am – 11:30am
Lunch
11:30am – 12:30pm
Technical Sessions12:30pm – 4:30pm
Plenary Session with Sponsors5:00pm – 6:30pm
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Technical Sessions8:30am – 11:30am
Lunch
11:30am – 12:30pm
Technical Sessions12:30pm – 3:30pm
Poster Session4:00pm – 5:30pm
Banquet at NC Museum of Natural Sciences6:30pm – 9:30pm
Friday, December 4, 2026
Technical Sessions9:00am – 12:00pm
Closing Ceremony
12:00pm – 12:30pm
Lunch12:30pm – 1:30pm