Event Schedule

Day 1 – Sunday, April 27

12:00-6:45 p.m.

SPRUCE

Conference Registration

4:00-4:45 p.m.

GRAND BALLROOM D

CUPA-HR Conference Preview

JOIN US TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE

This informal conference preview event is an opportunity to meet other conference attendees, get information about conference offerings, and learn how to make the most of your conference experience.

5:00-6:15 p.m.

METROPOLITAN BALLROOM 

Opening Keynote – Dr. Jessica Sharp | more »

6:15-7:15 p.m.

GRAND BALLROOM ABC

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.

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Day 2 – Monday, April 28

7:30-8:15 a.m.

Healthy Campus Jump Start Activity

GET MOVING BEFORE YOUR DAY OF LEARNING BEGINS

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

SPRUCE

Conference Registration

8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

GRAND BALLROOM ABC

Expo Open

8:30-9:30 a.m.

GRAND BALLROOM ABC

Breakfast in Expo

JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST

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

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9:30-10:30 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions 1

10:30-11:15 a.m.

GRAND BALLROOM ABC

Break in Expo

11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

METROPOLITAN BALLROOM

Keynote – Jennifer Parker and Melissa Fuesting | more »

12:30-1:45 p.m.

GRAND BALLROOM ABC

Lunch in Expo 

GRAB A BITE AND VISIT WITH EXHIBITORS

Refuel for your afternoon of learning!

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1:45-2:45 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions 2

2:45-3:30 p.m.

GRAND BALLROOM ABC

Break in Expo

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions 3 

4:30-5:30 p.m.

GRAND BALLROOM ABC

Helping Hour in Expo 

HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Stop by the Expo during this time for refreshments, connections and the opportunity to give back! This year, we’ll be supporting Mary’s Place by assembling hygiene kits for families experiencing homelessness in the Seattle area.

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Day 3 – Tuesday, April 29

7:30-8:15 a.m.

Healthy Campus Jump Start Activity

GET MOVING BEFORE YOUR DAY OF LEARNING BEGINS

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

SPRUCE

Conference Registration

8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

GRAND BALLROOM ABC

Expo Open

8:30-9:30 a.m.

GRAND BALLROOM ABC

Breakfast in Expo

JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST

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

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions 4

10:30-11:15 a.m.

GRAND BALLROOM ABC

Break in Expo

11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions 5

12:15-1:30 p.m.

GRAND BALLROOM ABC

Lunch in Expo 

GRAB A BITE AND VISIT WITH EXHIBITORS

Refuel for your afternoon of learning.

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1:30-2:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions 6

2:30-3:00 p.m.

Break

3:00-4:15 p.m.

METROPOLITAN BALLROOM

Closing Keynote – Cheryl Cofield | more »

5:00-7:30 p.m.

RHEIN HAUS

Closing Celebration

LET'S CELEBRATE A GREAT CUPA-HR CONFERENCE

Enjoy food, drinks, bocce and camaraderie at our Tuesday evening celebration!

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