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Conference Agenda


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2013 Agenda as of 03/01/13 - subject to revision

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
Pre-Conference Attendee Registration  12:00 pm
Pre-Conference Workshop 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
Pre-Conference Attendee Registration   7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Pre-Conference Workshops 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Marketplace Registration and Move-In 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Attendee Registration 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Welcome Center 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Bookstore, Business Center 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Welcome Networking Reception 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21
Attendee Registration 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
Marketplace Registration 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
Welcome Center, Business Center 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
Bookstore 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Marketplace and Silent Auction 9:30 am - 3:15 pm
TIME ACTIVITY
6:30 am - 8:30 am Coffee
7:00 am - 8:00 am Early Bird Conference Sessions
8:15 am - 9:30 am
Opening Ceremonies and Keynote Address
9:30 am
Marketplace and Silent Auction Grand Opening
9:30 am - 10:00 am Networking Break in Marketplace
9:30 am - 10:30 am  Keynote Book Signing
10:00 am - 11:00 am Student Orientation
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conference Sessions
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Conference Sessions
10:00 am - 12:00 pm  Monday Mega Sessions 
10:00 am - 12:00 pm  Legal Exchange 
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Networking Lunch in Marketplace
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm Conference Sessions
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm Networking Break in Marketplace 
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm  Student Session
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm  Conference Sessions
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Conference Sessions

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
Attendee Registration 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
Marketplace Registration 6:30 am - 2:00 pm
Welcome Center, Business Center 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
Bookstore  6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Silent Auction 9:00 am - 1:15 pm
Marketplace 9:00 am - 3:15 pm
TIME ACTIVITY
6:30 am - 8:30 am Coffee
7:00 am - 8:00 am Early Bird Conference Sessions
8:15 am - 9:30 am
Conference Sessions
9:30 am - 10:00 am Networking Break in Marketplace
10:00 am - 11:00 am  Student Session
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conference Sessions 
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Conference Sessions 
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday Mega Sessions
10:00 am - 12:00 pm  Legal Exchange 
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Networking Lunch in Marketplace


1:15 pm - 2:45 pm  Conference Sessions
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm Networking Break in Marketplace
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm  Student Session 
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm  Conference Sessions 
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm  Conference Sessions 
3:15 pm - 7:00 pm Marketplace Move-Out
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Closing Networking Reception

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23
Attendee Registration 6:30 am – 10:00 am
Welcome Center, Bookstore, 
Business Center
6:30 am – 12:00 pm
TIME ACTIVITY


6:30 am - 8:30 am Coffee
7:00 am - 8:00 am Early Bird Conference Sessions
8:15 am - 9:15 am Conference Sessions
9:30 am - 10:30 am  Conference Sessions 
10:45 am - 12:15 pm Closing Ceremonies and Keynote Address
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Keynote Book Signing 
ON-SITE RESOURCES

Bookstore

As part of The Hub, a wide selection of speaker-authored titles and other industry leaders are featured in this very popular resource area, visited by attendees, exhibitors and speakers throughout The Conference.

Interested in sponsoring The HRSouthwest Bookstore?


Business Center

Located near the Bookstore and Registration areas, the Business Center offers complimentary internet access, print and copying services.
 
Sponsored by SkillSurvey, Inc.


Welcome Center

TConference delegates are invited to visit the Welcome Center for frequently asked questions, destination information, and complimentary luggage/package check. Located near the Bookstore and Registration area, the Welcome Center will be open throughout The Conference.

Sponsored by ADP.


Learning Lab

A new and unique interactive area designed to provide extended learning opportunities to HRSWC attendees:

  • Brain Candy - quick, 15 minute, TED-style tasty nuggets of knowledge designed to spark ideas and conversation
  • Speaker Meet-n-Greeet - An opportunity to mingle with your favorite speakers
  • Q&A with Speakers - Did your favorite session run short on time? Join your favorite speakers post-session for dialogue designed to address those unanswered questions
  • Group Discussions - Share knowledge and explore solutions with peers in this informal area near the Bookstore
  • Book-signings - Get your books signed by select speakers in this spot near the Bookstore
MOBILE EVENT APP

The HRSouthwest Conference has gone mobile!


Click here for more info.