2026 Conference Agenda
Sunday, October 11 |
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| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Latham Foyer | Conference Check-In |
| 4:00 PM | 6:30 PM | Latham Ballroom or Great Lawn: Weather Pending | Social Network Event (Open to VSPMA Attendees and Business Sponsors) - Corn-Hole Fun/ Fundraiser for the VSPMA Scholarship: 50/50 raffle - Snacks & Beverages |
| 6:45 PM | 8:00 PM | Drillfield | VSPMA Board of Directors Dinner and Then Open Gathering in the Lobby of the Bar: Meet the Board: 8pm |
Monday, October 12 |
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| 7AM | 3PM | Latham Foyer | Conference Check-In |
| 7AM | 12PM | Latham Ballroom | Tradeshow Setup (must be Show Ready by 12:00) |
| 6:30AM | 8AM | Cascades and Solitude | Deluxe Breakfast Buffet & Morning Coffee (for VSPMA Attendees Only) Note: Breakfast Ends at 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM | Assembly Hall | Opening Ceremony - Presentation of Colors: Pulaski County High School Color Guard - Pledge of Allegiance: John A. Bailey, Ph.D., VSPMA Conference Planner and Region II Representative - National Anthem: Pulaski County High School Advanced Concert Choir |
| 8:15 AM | 8:45 AM | Assembly Hall | General Session - Welcoming Remarks & Business Announcements by Dr. Stacey Timmons (Madison) VSPMA President - Scholarship Program by Dawson Rae (Chesterfield) VSPMA President-Elect - State of the VSPMA by Dr. Stacey Timmons (Madison) VSPMA President |
| 8:45 AM | 9:00 AM | Assembly Hall | Welcome and Conference Overview---John A. Bailey, Ph.D. Conference Planner and Region II Representative |
| 9:00 AM | 10:30 AM | Assembly Hall | VSPMA Open Discussion: Moderator: Greg Harrow (Newport News Public Schools) |
| 10:30AM | 10:45AM | Assembly Hall | Mid-Morning Break- Coffee, Juice or Soft Drink |
| 10:45 AM | 11:35 AM | Assembly Hall | VSPMA 10 Hour Certificate Program- Introduction to Key Concepts of the Program and Overview. Presenter and Author of the Program: John A. Bailey, Ph.D. (VSPMA Conference Planner and Region II Representative and CEO of the American Coalition for Educational Environments. |
| 11:45 AM | 12:45 PM | Cascades and Solitude | Lunch Note: Lunch Ends at 12:45 PM Giving Some Time Before the Tradeshow |
| 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Latham Ballroom | Tradeshow Opens - Visit Tradeshow Booths - Drop Off Your Business Cards to Win Prizes From Various Business Partners |
| 3:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Free Time - Relax and Unwind- Head to Dinner at your favorite spot at Tech!! |
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| 7:30 PM | 10:30 PM | Latham A & B | Casino Night- (for VSPMA Attendees and Business Partners*) Play Money- Only For Fun and Social Interaction - Multiple Gaming Tables (Dice, Blackjack, Roulette Wheel) - Desserts and Goodies - Corn-Hole Part II - Attire is Business Casual |
Tuesday, October 13 |
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| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Lathan Foyer | Conference Check-In |
| 7:00AM | 8:00 AM | Latham Ballroom | Deluxe Breakfast Buffet & Morning Coffee Note: Breakfast Ends at 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:50 AM | Matrix Classrooms | 8:00-8:55 Topic 1, Topic 2, Topic 3 9:00-9:50 Topic 4, Topic 5, Topic 6 See Program Section for Learning Sessions |
| 9:55 AM | 10:10 AM | Cascades and Solitude | Mini Break with Coffee, Juice and Soft Drinks |
| 10:10 AM | 11:55 AM | Matrix Classrooms | 10:10-11:05 Topic 7, Topic 8, Topic 9 11:10-11:55 Topic 10, Topic 11, Topic 12, Topic 13 See Program Section for Learning Sessions |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00: PM | Latham A & B Ballroom | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Latham A & B Ballroom | Quick Meets: Diamond Sponsors Round Table Discussions |
| 2:00 PM | 2:50 PM | Matrix Classrooms | 2:00-2:50 Topic 14, Topic 15, Topic 16, Topic 17 See Program Section for Learning Sessions |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Free Time - Relax and Unwind |
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| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Latham Ballroom | Social Networking- Pre Dinner Social: Attendees and Diamond Sponsors Only |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Latham A & B Ballroom | Dinner Banquet: Attendees and Diamond Sponsors Only - Dinner and Opening Comments - Custom-Made Desserts - Awards and Recognition |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Latham C,D,E,F Ballroom | After-Dinner Social Event- Attendees and Diamond Sponsors Only - Social Networking - Band-"The Ryan French Band" - Dance Floor |
Wednesday, October 14 |
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| 7:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Latham A & B | Deluxe Hot Breakfast Buffet Note: Breakfast Ends at 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Latham A & B | VSPMA Business Meeting - Elections for New Board Members - VSPMA Business Announcements - Prize Drawings & Recognition Awards - Closing Remarks |
| 10:00 AM | Conference Closes (guest departure & hotel check-out) | ||
| 10:00 AM | 10:30AM | Latham A & B | VSPMA Board of Directors Meeting - New Members - New Positions - Photos |