In-Person Event Schedule

All times are Pacific Time. 

Day 1 – Saturday, October 22

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8:00 a.m-7:30 p.m.

SAPPHIRE NORTHWEST FOYER

Attendee Registration

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9:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

SAPPHIRE NORTH FOYER

Exhibitor Registration

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9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

AQUA ABC

Preconference Workshop – CHRO Summit

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3:45-4:45 p.m.

AQUA DEF

CUPA-HR Conference Onboarding

FOR FIRST-TIME CONFERENCE ATTENDEES

The conference onboarding event is where you’ll meet other first-time attendees, get insider information about all the conference has to offer, and learn how to make the most of your conference experience.

Sponsored by    

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5:00-6:15 p.m.

INDIGO BALLROOM

Opening Keynote – Sara Ross | more »

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6:15-7:30 p.m.

SAPPHIRE BALLROOM

Opening Reception in Expo

CONFERENCE KICK-OFF

Catch up with colleagues as you explore the Expo and meet with corporate partners over tasty hors d’oeuvres and drinks.

Sponsored by    

Day 2 – Sunday, October 23

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7:00-7:45 a.m.

INDIGO TERRACE

Healthy Campus Jump Start – Yoga

GO WITH THE FLOW AT MORNING YOGA

Ease into your first full day of learning by resetting your body and mind with yoga. 

Sponsored by    

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7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

SAPPHIRE NORTHWEST FOYER

Attendee Registration

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7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

SAPPHIRE NORTH FOYER

Exhibitor Registration

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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

SAPPHIRE BALLROOM

Expo Open

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8:00-9:00 a.m.

SAPPHIRE BALLROOM

Continental Breakfast in Expo

JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST

Start your morning with breakfast, coffee and conversation in the Expo.

Sponsored by   

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9:00-10:00 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions 1 | more »

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10:00-10:45 a.m.

SAPPHIRE BALLROOM

Break in Expo

TAKE A BREAK

Grab a refill on your morning coffee or tea and chat with higher ed HR service providers.

Sponsored by   

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10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

INDIGO BALLROOM

Keynote – Baratunde Thurston | more »

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12:00-1:15 p.m.

SAPPHIRE BALLROOM

Lunch in Expo 

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1:15-2:15 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions 2 | more »

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2:15-3:00 p.m.

SAPPHIRE BALLROOM

Break in Expo

TAKE A BREAK

Grab a beverage and chat with higher ed HR service providers.

Sponsored by   

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3:00-4:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions 3 | more »

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4:00-5:00 p.m.

SAPPHIRE BALLROOM

Helping Hour in Expo

HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE

This year’s Helping Hour will benefit Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), and we’ll be assembling literacy kits for children. Stop by the Expo to lend a helping hand!

Sponsored by   

Day 3 – Monday, October 24

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7:00-7:45 a.m.

MEET OUTSIDE INDIGO BALLROOM

Healthy Campus Jump Start – Run/Walk

GET MOVING BEFORE YOUR DAY OF LEARNING BEGINS

Start your day with a run, a brisk walk or a leisurely stroll along the waterfront. 

Sponsored by     

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7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

SAPPHIRE NORTHWEST FOYER

Attendee Registration

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7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

SAPPHIRE NORTH FOYER

Exhibitor Registration

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8:00 a.m.-1:00 P.M.

SAPPHIRE BALLROOM

Expo Open

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8:00-9:00 a.m.

SAPPHIRE BALLROOM

Continental Breakfast in Expo

JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST

Start your morning with breakfast, coffee and conversation in the Expo.

Sponsored by   

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9:00-10:00 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions 4 | more »

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10:00-10:45 a.m.

SAPPHIRE BALLROOM

Break in Expo

TAKE A BREAK

Grab a refill on your morning coffee or tea and chat with higher ed HR service providers.

Sponsored by     

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10:45-11:45 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions 5 | more »

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11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

SAPPHIRE BALLROOM

Lunch in Expo 

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1:00-2:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions 6 | more »

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2:00-2:30 p.m.

INDIGO FOYER

Break

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2:30-3:45 p.m.

INDIGO BALLROOM

Drawings and Closing Keynote – Dave Ulrich | more »

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3:45-5:15 p.m.

SAPPHIRE TERRACE AND FOYER

Closing Reception 

LET'S CELEBRATE ANOTHER GREAT CUPA-HR CONFERENCE

Enjoy food, drinks and camaraderie as we wrap up this year’s conference. 

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