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