Unless otherwise noted, all meetings and events will be held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas USA.
Both the Omni and Hilton hotels are located across the street from the convention center. For further information on both hotels, refer to information on the hotel and travel page.
*This schedule is subject to change without notice.
Wednesday, October 27
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m./ 08:00 - 14:00
Global Leaders Forum & Awards Luncheon (Omni) *By invitation
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. / 10:00 - 20:00
Registration, Welcome & Information Center and Exhibitor Set-Up
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. / 14:00 - 17:00
ICF Assessor's Meeting (Omni)
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. / 18:00 - 19:00
Conference Volunteer & Speaker Reception (Omni) *By invitation
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. / 19:00 - 21:00
Opening Reception (Omni Hotel) *Cash bars
Thursday, October 28
6:30- 8:00 a.m. / 06:30 - 08:00
Breakfast Buffet
6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / 06:30 - 17:00
Registration, Welcome & Information Center
8:00 - 10:30 a.m. / 08:00 - 10:30
Opening Celebration & General Session - Annesci Quartet, Keynote
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. / 10:30 - 11:00
Official Break
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Exhibits Open
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. / 11:00 - 12:30
Breakout Sessions
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. / 12:30 - 14:00
Table Topic Luncheon
2:00 - 4:30 p.m. / 14:00 - 16:00
Breakout Sessions
2:00 - 7:30 p.m. / 14:00 - 19:30
Exhibits Open
3:30 - 4:00 p.m. / 15:30 - 16:00
Official Break
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. / 16:30 - 18:00
Breakout Sessions
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. / 18:00 - 19:30
Exhibitor Showcase & Networking Reception *Cash bars
Friday, October 29
7:00 - 8:30 a.m. / 07:00 - 08:30
Breakfast Buffet
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. / 07:00 - 18:00
Registration, Welcome & Information Center
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. / 08:30 - 9:30
Prism Awards & Introduction to Global Conversations
9:30 - 10:00 a.m. / 9:30 - 10:00
Official Break
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. / 10:00 - 12:30
Global Conversations Breakouts & Exhibits Open
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. / 12:30 - 14:00
Lunch on Your Own
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. / 14:00 - 15:30
Breakouts
2:00 - 6:30 p.m. / 14:00 - 18:30
Exhibits Open
9:00 - 12 midnight / 21:00 - 24:00
"Dance in the Moment"Celebration - Enjoy fine regional and international cuisine at a Fort Worth restaurant and stop by afterward to end your night with desserts, snacks, dancing, and beverages. *Cash bars
Saturday, October 30
7:00 - 8:30 a.m. / 07:00 - 08:30
Breakfast Buffet
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. / 07:00 - 18:30
Registration
7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. / 7:00 - 14:00
Welcome & Information Center
8:30 - 11:30 a.m. / 08:30 - 11:30
Breakout Sessions
8:30 - 12:30 p.m. / 8:30 - 12:30
Exhibits Open
12:30 p.m.
Exhibits Close / Exhibitor Move-Out
11:30 - 1:30 p.m. / 11:30 - 13:30
Buffet Luncheon & Annual Business Meeting
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. / 14:00 - 15:00
Closing General Session - Anne Lise Kajer, Keynote
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. / 15:00 - 15:30
Official Break
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Global Conversations Wrap-Up & Closing