Detailed Event Schedule as of April 27, 2026: Schedule for 2026 NER Conference

Thursday May 14 – WELCOME

Evening – Welcome Reception

Dinner break

After Dinner – Hospitality Suite

Friday May 15 – TECHNICAL EDUCATION DAY

See the EDUCATION page for more complete descriptions on our topics and presenters.

Morning – Site Tour Programs (9:00 to 11:00)

Trade Show throughout the day (11 am to 5 pm)

Luncheon – KICKING OFF PROJECT SUCCESS KEYNOTE (12:00)

Afternoon – Technical CEU Programs (1:30, 3:00) Afternoon – Cocktail Hour (4:00) on Trade Show Floor

Evening – Conference Reception and Banquet (7:00)

Saturday May 16 – PROFESSIONAL/LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT DAY

Morning – CSI Institute Update (9:00)

Late Morning – SPECtalks (TEDx style, 10:30)

Luncheon – Keynote and Awards

Afternoon – Leadership Workshops (2:00, 3:00)

Afternoon – Region Board Meeting (2:00)