Schedule at a Glance

Full conference program with details and locations can be found here.

Monday, October 15

8:30 – 11:30am	UPCEA Emerging Leader Program Pre-Conference
10:00 – 11:00am	Newcomer’s Welcome Session
Noon – 1:00pm	Welcome Luncheon
1:00 – 5:15pm	Exhibit Hall Open
1:00 – 1:30pm	Break with Exhibitors
1:30 – 2:30pm	Concurrent Session Block #1
2:45 – 3:45pm	Concurrent Session Block #2
3:45 – 4:15pm	Exhibitor Showcase; Networking
4:15 – 5:15pm	Keynote Session \| A New Vision for Workforce Development - Jennifer Hernandez
5:15 – 6:30pm	Poolside Terrace Reception with Exhibitors
6:30pm	Optional dinner groups / Dinner on your own

Tuesday, October 16

8:00am – 4:15pm	Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 – 9:00am	Breakfast / Networking
8:30 – 9:00am	UPCEA West Regional Update
9:00 – 10:00am	General Session \| PCO 2025: The Future of Professional, Continuing, and Online Education
10:00 – 10:30am	Exhibitor Showcase; Networking
10:30 – 11:30am	Concurrent Session Block #3
11:30am – 1:00pm	Awards Luncheon
1:15 – 2:15pm	Concurrent Session Block #4
2:15 – 2:45pm	Break with Exhibitors
2:45 – 3:45pm	General Session \| The Millennial Manager - Jim Fong
3:45 – 4:15pm	Prize Drawing and Announcements
5:00 - 7:30pm	Off-site Reception at California State University, Long Beach Join your fellow UPCEA West attendees for an evening of socializing at California State University, Long Beach - located just a short ride from the conference. Shuttles will be provided to and from the reception location, where attendees can enjoy hearty appetizers and each others company.

Wednesday, October 17

8:30am – 12:00pm	Exhibit Hall Open
8:30am – 9:30am	Breakfast/Networking
8:30am – 9:30am	Emerging Leader Program Capstone Session (breakfast available)
9:30am – 10:30am	Concurrent Session Block #5
10:45am – 12:00pm	General Session: West Accelerator: Table Talks with Senior Leaders
12:00pm	Wrap-up and Grand Prize Drawing
12:30 – 1:30pm	Optional drop-in meeting for anyone interested in joining the Regional Planning Committee