Agenda at a Glance
The 2026 SACNAS Annual Conference Conference is where opportunity finds you. Join us for three days of cutting-edge science, training, mentoring and cultural activities for STEM students and professionals at all levels and disciplines.
| Wednesday, October 28 | ||
| 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Badge Pick-up & Registration | |
| 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Exhibitor Move-In | |
| 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Cultural & Indigenous Marketplace | |
| 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Student Presenters Coaching Session | |
| Thursday, October 29 | ||
| 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Badge Pick-up & Registration | |
| 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Exhibitor Move-In | |
| 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Research Poster Presenters Set-Up | |
| 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Cultural & Indigenous Marketplace | |
| 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM |
Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address
Doors open at 8:15am |
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| 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Academic & Career Expo | |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Research Poster Presentations | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Native & Indigenous Community Welcome | |
| 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM | Conversations with Scientists - Networking Lunch | |
| 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions | |
| 3:20 PM - 4:10 PM | Exhibit Hall Networking Break | |
| 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM | STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions | |
| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | 1-on-1 Mentoring | |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Networking Receptions | |
| Friday, October 30 | ||
| 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Badge Pick-up & Registration | |
| 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Research Poster Presenter Set-Up | |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Cultural & Indigenous Marketplace | |
| 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM |
Plenary Session & Featured Speakers
Doors open at 8:15am |
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| 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Academic & Career Expo | |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Research Poster Presentations | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Graduate Student Oral Presentations | |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch | |
| 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM | STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions | |
| 3:05 PM - 3:55 PM | Exhibit Hall Networking Break | |
| 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions | |
| 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Exhibitor Move-Out | |
| 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM | Dinner On Your Own | |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | SACNAS Annual Powwow | |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Cultural & Indigenous Marketplace (Powwow) | |
| Saturday, October 31 | ||
| 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM |
Plenary Session & Keynote Address
Doors open at 8:15am |
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| 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions | |
| 10:30 AM - 2:45 PM | Community College Day | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Meet the Board Candidates | |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM | STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions | |
| 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
Award Ceremony & Closing Keynote
Doors open at 2:30pm |
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| 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Dinner On Your Own | |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | SACNAS Pachanga | |