Event Schedule
Day 1 – Sunday, April 23
12:00-6:30 p.m.
GRAND BALLROOM FOYER
Attendee and Exhibitor Registration
3:45-4:45 p.m.
FAIRFAX
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 
5:00-6:15 p.m.
CONSTITUTION BALLROOM
6:15-7:15 p.m.
GRAND 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 – Monday, April 24
7:15-8:00 a.m.
TBD
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.
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8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
GRAND BALLROOM FOYER
Attendee and Exhibitor Registration
8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
GRAND BALLROOM
Expo Open
8:30-9:15 a.m.
GRAND BALLROOM
Continental Breakfast in Expo
JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST
Start your morning with breakfast, coffee and conversation in the Expo.
Sponsored by 
9:15-10:15 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions 1
10:15-11:00 a.m.
GRAND BALLROOM
Helping Hand Break in Expo
TAKE A BREAK AND LEND A HELPING HAND
This year’s Helping Hand breaks will benefit Cradles to Crayons, and we’ll be assembling hygiene kits for infants. Stop by the Expo to lend a helping hand!
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11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
12:00-1:15 p.m.
GRAND BALLROOM
Affinity Group Lunch in Expo
ENJOY LUNCH WITH THOSE WHOSE HR INTERESTS ARE SIMILAR TO YOURS
Join your higher ed HR colleagues and spring conference sponsors and exhibitors at one of the following affinity group tables:
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1:15-2:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions 2
2:15-3:00 p.m.
GRAND BALLROOM
Helping Hand Break in Expo
TAKE A BREAK AND LEND A HELPING HAND
This year’s Helping Hand breaks will benefit Cradles to Crayons, and we’ll be assembling hygiene kits for infants. Stop by the Expo to lend a helping hand!
Sponsored by
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions 3
5:30-8:00 p.m.
Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company
Offsite Reception/Connection Event
WRAP UP YOUR DAY OF LEARNING WITH GREAT COMPANY, FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Mingle with other conference attendees and enjoy tasty food and beverages!
Sponsored by
Day 3 – Tuesday, April 25
7:15-8:00 a.m.
MEET IN LOBBY
Healthy Campus Jump Start – Run/Walk
GET MOVING
Kick off your day with this group run or walk.
Sponsored by
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
GRAND BALLROOM FOYER
Attendee Registration
8:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
GRAND BALLROOM FOYER
Exhibitor Registration
8:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
GRAND BALLROOM
Expo Open
8:15-9:00 a.m.
GRAND BALLROOM
Continental Breakfast in Expo
JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST
Start your morning with breakfast, coffee and conversation in the Expo.
Sponsored by 
9:00-10:15 a.m.
CONSTITUTION BALLROOM
10:15-11:00 a.m.
GRAND 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 
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions 4
12:00-1:15 p.m.
GRAND BALLROOM
Lunch in Expo
LUNCH
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1:15-2:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions 5
2:15-2:45 p.m.
GRAND BALLROOM FOYER