All keynotes and sessions will be on-site at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, our host location for the conference.
Conference at a Glance (All times are EST)
Orlando, FL – Week of July 17th, 2023
Event Registration open Daily 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Exhibitor Hall open Daily 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Monday July 17th 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Event Registration
11:00 am – 5:00 pm – Exhibit Hall Setup
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm – USDLA Pre-Conference Workshops
- Apple Teacher & Tools Lab (1:30PM to 3:00PM CDT)
- Diversifying Educational Leadership (Leadership Knows no Color) (1:30PM to 3:00PM CDT)
- Grant Writing Workshop (3:30PM to 5:00PM CDT)
- Immerse Students in Learning with AR/VR/XR and AI! (3:30PM to 5:00PM CDT)
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm – BREAK
5:45 pm – 8:30 pm – Opening Reception/Happy Hour with Hors D’oeuvres
- Event Kickoff
- Welcome First Time and Returning Attendees
- Members and Chapter Reach out
- Program Review and Attendee Q/A
- Sponsor Shout-out
- Entertainment
Tuesday July 18th 2023
6:30 am – 7:00 am – Yoga in the Lobby
7:30 am – 9:00 am – Hot Breakfast
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Conference Welcome –
8:45 am – 9:30 am – Event Kickoff Address –
9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Exhibit Hall Open
9:30 am – 10:00 am – Meet the Sponsors and Exhibitors
10:00 am – 10:50 am – Concurrent Session 1
11:00 am – 11:50 am – Concurrent Session 2
Noon – 1:00 pm – Lunch and Exhibit Hall Passport Visits
1:00 pm – 1:50 pm – Main Keynote Address
1:50 pm – 2:00 pm – State Chapters and Membership
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm – Break
2:15 pm – 3:45 pm – Workshop Sessions
3:50 pm – 4:00 pm – Exhibitor Break and Snacks
4:00 pm – 4:50 pm – Concurrent Session 3
4:50 pm – DAILY ON-SITE ACTIVITIES COMPLETE
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Dinner on the Town with the Board Members
Dining information sheets at registration desk, multiple locations all on hotel property
Wednesday July 19th 2023
6:00 am – 7:00 am – Bill Jackson Memorial Sunrise Run/Walk
7:30 am – 9:00 am – Hot Breakfast
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Welcome Address, USDLA BOD
8:45 am – 9:30 am – Midweek Address
9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Exhibit Hall Open
9:30 am – 10:00 am – Sponsors and Exhibitor Raffle Giveaways
10:00 am – 10:50 am – Concurrent Session 4
11:00 am – 11:50 am – Concurrent Session 5
Noon – 1:00 pm – Luncheon and Panel Discussion
1:00 pm – 1:50 pm – Concurrent Session 6
2:00 pm – 2:50 pm – Concurrent Session 7
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Exhibitor Break and Snacks
4:00 pm – 4:50 pm – Concurrent Session 8
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Poster Session and Cocktail Hour
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm – International Awards Dinner and Ceremony
Thursday July 20th 2023
7:00 am – 7:30 am – Morning Yoga
7:30 am – 9:00 am – Continental Breakfast
8:30 am – 9:45 am – Public Policy Forum
10:00 am – 10:50 am – Concurrent Session 9
11:00 am – 11:50 am – Innovation Market Showplace
Noon – 1:00 pm – Brunch Keynote Session
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Closing from USDLA BOD and Final Prize Drawing!