Conference at a glance

2023 COABE Conference Schedule

(All times are listed in Eastern Time)
Sunday, April 2nd (Pre-conferences)
07:00am – 07:30am Onsite Presenter Training
07:00am – 12:00pm Pre-conference Registration
08:30am – 11:30am Pre-conference Half-day Morning Session
08:30am – 03:30pm Pre-conference Full-day Session
11:30am – 12:30pm Lunch for Pre-conference Attendees – Ticketed Event
12:30pm – 03:30pm Pre-conference Half-day Afternoon Session
12:00pm – 05:00pm Exhibitor Setup
04:00pm – 05:00pm Regional Meetings, International Rooms 4-9
  • Half-day sessions are $75 and Full-day sessions are $150. Lunch is available for purchase for $35.
  • Lunch will be included if you purchase 2 Half-day sessions or a Full-day session for the In-person pre-conference only.
Monday, April 3rd
07:00am – 05:00pm Attendee Registration
07:00am – 07:30am Onsite Presenter Training
07:00am – 07:45am New Attendees Meeting
08:00am – 09:15am Session 1
09:30am – 10:45am General Session – Keynote
10:45am – 11:45am Exhibits Grand Opening/Snack Break
11:45am – 01:00pm Session 2
01:00pm – 02:00pm Lunch Break
02:00pm – 03:15pm Session 3
03:15pm – 03:45pm Exhibit Hall/Snack Break
03:45pm – 05:00pm Session 4
06:00pm – 09:00pm President’s Welcome Reception/Georgia Aquarium – Ticketed Event

 

Tuesday, April 4th
07:00am – 07:30am Onsite Presenter Training
08:00am – 05:00pm Attendee Registration
08:00am – 05:00pm Exhibit Area Open
08:00am – 09:15am Session 5
09:30am – 10:45am General Session – ChatGPT Panel
10:45am – 11:45am Exhibits Grand Opening/Snack Break
11:45am – 01:00pm Session 6
01:00pm – 02:00pm Lunch Break
02:00pm – 03:15pm Session 7
02:00pm – 03:15pm State Association/State Director Meeting
03:15pm – 03:45pm Exhibit Hall/Snack Break
03:45pm – 05:00pm Session 8
06:00pm – 06:50pm Students As Leaders Networking Event – In-Person Event
07:00pm – 09:00pm After Hours Event/World of Coca-Cola – Ticketed Event

 

Wednesday, April 5th
07:00am – 07:30am Onsite Presenter Training
08:00am – 10:00am Attendee Registration
08:00am – 02:00pm Exhibit Area Open
08:00am – 09:15am Session 9
09:30am – 10:45am Awards Event
10:45am – 11:15am Exhibit Hall/Snack Break
11:15am – 12:30pm Session 10
12:30pm – 01:30pm Lunch Break
01:30pm – 02:45pm Session 11
02:00pm – 04:00pm Exhibitor Breakdown