Conference Agenda
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Friday, Oct. 2, 2026
7:30 am to 4 pm
Program Agenda - subject to change
| 7:30 - 8:30 am | Registration | Visit sponsor booths and health screenings Continental breakfast |
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| 8:30 - 9:45 am | Welcome and Morning Keynote
| Kelly Eckerman, Lara Moritz KMBC 9 and KCWE 29, Emcee Keynote: Joyful Anyway: Finding the Surprise and Strength in the Everythingness of Life |
| 9:55 - 10:40 am | Morning Breakout Session 1 or Health Break | Choose one of nine breakout sessions on topics related to your health, well-being and personal safety. See topics and descriptions here. OR Visit sponsor booths and health screenings. |
| 10:45 - 11:30 am | Morning Breakout Session 2 or Health Break | Choose one of nine breakout sessions on topics related to your health, well-being and personal safety. See topics and descriptions here. OR Visit sponsor booths and health screenings. |
| 11:30 am - 12:45 pm | Lunch
| Kelly Eckerman, Lara Moritz KMBC 9 and KCWE 29, Emcee Keynote: How to Stay Inspired When You’re So Darn Tired! Drawing for prizes (must be present to win) |
| 12:55 - 1:40 pm | Afternoon Breakout Session 1 or Health Break | Choose one of nine breakout sessions on topics related to your health, well-being and personal safety. See topics and descriptions here. OR Visit sponsor booths and health screenings. |
| 1:45 - 2:30 pm | Afternoon Breakout Session 2 or Health Break | Choose one of nine breakout sessions on topics related to your health, well-being and personal safety. See topics and descriptions here. OR Visit sponsor booths and health screenings. |
| 2:30- 2:40 pm | Health Break | Visit sponsor booths and health screenings |
| 2:40 - 4:00 pm | Afternoon Keynote Exhibit Hall A | Keynote: Move, Adapt, Thrive: The Science of a Resilient Brain Grand Prize Drawing |
| 3:40 - 4:30 PM | Rainy Day Books Booth Outside of Ballroom A | Book signing with Dr. Wendy Suzuki |
| 4 pm | Event Concludes | Complete your survey and receive a rose. Sponsored by The Johnson County Community College Foundation |
