Tentative Schedule

Tentative Schedule

2026 National Convention > Tentative Schedule

Thursday, March 12

3:00 p.m.	Chapter Delegation Check-In
5:00 p.m.	Welcome Activity from the Convention Committee
6:00 p.m.	Opening Dinner & Keynote Speaker Dr. Jeffrey A. Barnes, aka "Dr. Disneyland"
8:00 p.m.	Regional Mixers
9:00 p.m.	Student-Led Social Activity from the Convention Committee

Friday, March 13

8:00 a.m.	Regional Breakfasts & Business Meetings (regional elections)
9:00 a.m.	National Business Meeting Regional Election Results (announced by regional officers) Installation of New National Council Members Recognition of Outgoing National Council Members Advisor Service Honors
10:10 a.m.	Member Presentations Session I (4 rooms; 16 presentations)
11:40 a.m.	Member Presentations Session II (4 rooms; 16 presentations)
12:45 p.m.	Lunch with Honors 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Presentation to Dr. Thomas Varkey, AZ Alpha Alumnus
2:00 p.m.	Service Activity with No Child Hungry
4:00 p.m.	Collaborative Research Presentations (3 teams)
5:00 p.m.	Dinner OYO in Disney Springs! Take your name badge for discounts at participating locations.

Saturday, March 14

8:00 a.m.	Member Presentations Session III (5 rooms; 20 presentations)
9:30 a.m.	Breakfast & Development Session I For Members: The Psychology of Procrastination, Pressure, and Sustainable Time Management, led by Dr. Breanna Naegeli, Grand Canyon University For Advisors: Mental Health, Burnout, and Resilience: Surviving the Academic Environment, led by Dr. Tanner Babb, Huntington University
10:30 a.m.	Member Presentations Session IV (5 rooms; 20 presentations)
12:00 p.m.	Development Session II For Members: Power Skills, led by Dr. Justine Pas, Lindenwood University For Advisors: Connecting AX with Honors Programs (title TBD), led by Dr. April Dye, Carson-Newman University
1:00 p.m.	Closing Ceremonies National Scholarship Winners Collaborative Research Prizes Convention Presentation Prizes President's Cup Winner
2:00 p.m.	Grab some snacks to go on your way out to explore Orlando!

*These four meal events are included in the registration fee for paid delegates.

Precise timing is subject to adjustment based on the number of members registering to present.