Schedule Overview

All times are ET and subject to change. Please reference the final schedule in the onsite mobile app.

Friday, 20 March 2026

8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (0800-1800)

Check-in

9:00 a.m.-noon (0900-1200)

Planetary Health Workshop

10:00 a.m.-noon (1000-1200)

Self-Care Workshop

1:00-2:00 p.m. (1300-1400)

Opening Plenary

1:00-4:00 p.m. (1300-1600)

NCLEX Prep Workshop

2:00-2:30 p.m. (1400-1430)

Afternoon Coffee Break (coffee and assorted teas)

2:00-2:30 p.m. (1400-1430)

Exhibit Viewing

2:30-3:20 p.m. (1430-1520)

Concurrent Session A

3:30-4:20 p.m. (1530-1620)

Concurrent Session B

4:00-6:00 p.m. (1600-1800)

Exhibitor Welcome Reception (light appetizers served)

5:30-7:00 p.m. (1730-1900)

Sigma Region 12 Meet and Greet

NOTE: Lunch and dinner is on your own.

Saturday, 21 March 2026

7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (0730-1600)

Check-in

8:00-9:00 a.m. (0800-0900)

Morning Mixer (light pastries, coffee, and assorted tea)

8:00-9:30 a.m. (0800-0930)

Exhibit Viewing

9:15-10:05 a.m. (0915-1005)

Concurrent Session C

10:15 a.m.-11:05 a.m. (1015-1105)

Concurrent Session D

11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (1100-1215)

Awards Luncheon

12:30-1:30 p.m. (1230-1330)

Sigma Spotlight: Concurrent Sessions Award Presentations with Q&A

12:30-2:00 p.m. (1230-1400)

Exhibit Viewing

1:30-2:00 p.m. (1330-1400)

Afternoon Coffee Break (coffee and assorted teas)

2:00-2:50 p.m. (1400-1450)

Concurrent Session E

3:00-3:50 p.m. (1500-1550)

Concurrent Session F

4:00-5:00 p.m. (1600-1700)

Exhibit Viewing

NOTE: Breakfast and dinner is on your own.

Sunday, 22 March 2026

7:00-8:00 a.m. (0700-0800)

Chapter Leader Celebration
Invitation-only breakfast reception for all chapter leaders attending CHWE. Open to all current chapter leaders, committee members, and appointed volunteers! Sigma Board Members, Regional Coordinators, and Sigma staff will also be in attendance.

7:00-9:00 a.m. (0700-0900)

Exhibit Viewing

7:30-10:00 a.m. (0730-1000)

Check-in

8:00-8:50 a.m. (0800-0850)

Concurrent Session G

9:00-9:50 a.m. (0900-0950)

Concurrent Session H

10:00-10:50 a.m. (1000-1050)

Concurrent Session I

11:00 a.m.-noon (1100-1200)

Closing Plenary

Schedule is subject to change.

Enjoy a night out with Sigma!

Museum of Illusions
Saturday, 21 March, 4:30-6:30 p.m.*
Cost: US $30

https://moiwashington.com/

Find a new perspective by joining a group of nurses for a fun, playful, night out! The Museum of Illusions Washington, DC is like no place you’ve been before. It is a one-of-a-kind edutainment destination where you can immerse yourself in in the wonderful world of illusions! Guests will enjoy an hour long guided tour through more than 50 visual and educational exhibits featuring holograms, stereograms, optical illusions, and immersive rooms that are designed to tease the senses and trick the mind.

Join us for an intriguing visual, sensory and educational experience with illusions ranging from tried and true classics to the never-before seen!
Walking and Wheelchair Accessible Map

*Overall event time includes gathering, departure, and arrival to and from the hotel with an appx .1 mile/5 minute walk. Given the proximity, no transportation is included. Minimum of 10 participants required. If not met by 1 week prior to event, the outing will be canceled and refunds issued.