2026 Conference Schedule

Schedule is subject to change.

7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Registration Open
Registration
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Welcome
The Ballroom: Salon U&S
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Keynote: Lessons Learned and the Future of Agriculture
The Ballroom: Salon U&S
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Break
Exhibit Space
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Town Hall
The Ballroom: Salon U&S
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Coffee Break
 
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Oral Presentations
 
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Break
Exhibit Space
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Business Meeting & Lunch
The Ballroom: Salon U&S
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Break
 
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Workshop: Designing Borderless Learning: Virtual Exchange in Agricultural and Life Sciences
 
Workshop: Designing Meaningful Learning Experiences with AI
 
Workshop: From Listeners to Communicators: Integrating Podcasts into the Classroom
 
Workshop: Integrating Safety into College Ag Class: Train-the-Trainer Workshop
 
Workshop: Leading Within Every Classroom: Integrating Leadership Principles Into Any Course to Elevate Learning, Engagement, and Career Readiness
 
Workshop: Writing Competitive USDA–NIFA Grants for Teaching, Learning, Workforce Development and National Needs
 
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Coffee Break
 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Oral Presentations
 
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Break
 
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Poster Reception 1 - Even Numbered Posters Present
The Ballroom: Salon M
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Grad Student Mixer
 
6:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Dinner On Your Own
 

Wednesday, June 24th is College Logo Day - please show off your university pride this day!

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Registration Open
Registration
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Meetings by Region (Open to All)
 
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Break
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Coffee and Committee Meetings 1
 
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Coffee and Committee Meetings 2
 
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Oral Presentations
 
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Break
 
12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Awards Luncheon
The Ballroom: Salon U&S
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Break
 
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Workshop: Bridging the Gap: Connecting Ag Classrooms to Renewable Natural Resources and the Environment Career Readiness in the Age of AI
 
Workshop: Exploring Q Methodology in Research and the Classroom: A Hands-On Workshop for Educators
 
Workshop: From Classroom to Career: Leveraging Micro-Credentials to Build Workforce Readiness
 
Workshop: Reflect to Grow: Innovating and Integrating Reflective Learning into Undergraduate Agriculture Classrooms
 
Workshop: Student-Faculty Teaching Teams: Pedagogical Partnerships
 
Workshop: The Global Classroom: Bringing Agriculture Learning to Unfamiliar Places (Wednesday)
 
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Coffee Break
 
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Oral Presentations
 
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Break
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Poster Reception 2 - Odd-Numbered Posters Present
The Ballroom: Salon M
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Poster Tear Down
 
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Host Dinner
Off Site
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Gather for Buses
 
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Registration Open
 
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tours and Lunch
 
1:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Exhibitor Tear Down
 
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
NACTA Executive Committee Meeting