SCHEDULE

Thanks to your feedback and our commitment to making your time with us as smooth and impactful as possible, we've made a small schedule change.

Convention will now take place 8-11 November 2025 (instead of 8-12 November). We’ve packed the same high-quality education, inspiration, and networking into a more condensed, high-impact schedule—so you get all the value with less time away from home.

Our refined, four-day event footprint offers the same rich content and connection opportunities in a more accessible format.

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IMPORTANT

All educational content and concurrent session times have been realigned to take place between the Opening and Closing Plenary Sessions, running from 8-10 November (Saturday through mid-day Monday). This updated format offers 2.5 days of education while preserving all dedicated session time and NCPD credits.

The House of Delegates will take place over 1.5 days, from 10-11 November (late-day Monday through Tuesday evening). This remains a synchronous event, and all delegates (in-person and virtual) must be available during the posted times in order to participate and cast their votes in real-time. Learn more about the House of Delegates.

Friday, 7 November

11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (1130-1630) | Early check-in open

Noon-4:00 p.m. (1200-1600) | Pre-conference Workshop: From Research to Publication: An Action-Oriented Writing Workshop

1:00-4:00 p.m. (1300-1600) | Pre-conference Workshop: Empowering Student Ownership: Cultivating Self-Regulated Learning in the AI Era

Saturday, 8 November**

7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (0700-1700) | Check-in open

8:00-8:30 a.m. (0800-0830) | Moderator Meetup; Solo Attendee Welcome Session

8:45-9:15 a.m. (0845-0915) | First Time Presenter Session

9:30-10:15 a.m. (0930-1015) | Concurrent Sessions A

10:30-11:15 a.m. (1030-1115) | Concurrent Sessions B

12:15-2:00 p.m. (1215-1400) | Opening Plenary Session and Flag Processional

2:30-3:15 p.m. (1430-1515) | Concurrent Sessions C

3:30-4:45 p.m. (1530-1645) | Concurrent Sessions D

4:45-6:30 p.m. (1645-1830) | Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception

5:30-6:30 p.m. (1730-1830) | Past Presidents' Reception

6:30-8:30 p.m. (1830-2030) | Karaoke Night

**Please note: On Saturday, 8 November, a local marathon will affect downtown Indianapolis roadways, including access to our host venue and parking, from early morning to late afternoon. More details will be provided once the marathon route has been announced. Please plan accordingly. We recommend you arrive on Friday, 7 November.

Sunday, 9 November

7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (0700-1530) | Check-in open

8:00-9:30 a.m. (0800-0930) | Exhibit Hall open

8:00-9:00 a.m. (0800-0900) | Sigma Student Breakfast

9:00-9:45 a.m. (0900-0945) | Concurrent Sessions E

10:00-11:15 a.m. (1000-1115) | Concurrent Sessions F

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (1130-1300) | Plenary Session 2

1:15-2:00 p.m. (1315-1400) | Concurrent Sessions G

2:00-4:00 p.m. (1400-1600) | Exhibit Hall open

2:00-3:15 p.m. (1400-1515) | Poster Presenter Meet & Greet

3:15-4:00 p.m. (1515-1600) | Regional Celebrations

4:15-5:30 p.m. (1615-1730) | Chapter Key Awards Celebration

6:00-10:00 p.m. (1800-2200) | Sigma Foundation for Nursing Heritage Society Dinner

Monday, 10 November

7:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (0700-1430) | Check-in open

7:30-9:00 a.m. (0730-0900) | Exhibit Hall open

8:00-8:45 a.m. (0800-0845) | Concurrent Sessions H

9:00-9:45 a.m. (0900-0945) | Concurrent Sessions I

10:00-10:45 a.m. (1000-1045) | Concurrent Sessions J

11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (1100-1230) | Closing Plenary Session

1:00-4:00 p.m. (1300-1600) | Sigma Headquarters Building Tour

2:30-6:10 p.m. (1430-1810) | House of Delegates Session 1 and Delegate Briefing

6:15-7:15 p.m. (1815-1915) | Parliamentarian Office Hours

7:00-8:30 p.m. (1900-2030) | Sigma Foundation FUN-Raiser for Research: Team Trivia Night

Tuesday, 11 November

8:30-10:00 a.m. (0830-1000) | House of Delegates Coffee Connections: Networking Around the Globe

10:00 a.m.-3:25 p.m. (1000-1525) | House of Delegates Day 2

4:00-5:30 p.m. (1600-1730) | House of Delegates: Closing Reception

4:00-4:30 p.m. (1600-1630) | Chapter Key Recipients and Incoming BOD Gathering

Note for House of Delegates: To ensure quorum for the duration of the business meeting, and to allow you to take part in evening festivities, we encourage delegates to plan flight departures for Wednesday, 12 November.

Note for presenters: This year’s newly designed program is meant to keep the energy high from start to finish. By scheduling concurrent sessions between the Opening and Closing Plenary Sessions, from Saturday through mid-day Monday, we’ve eliminated downtime, so every hour is purposeful. This focused 2.5-day format makes the most of our time together, delivering the same rich content and NCPD credits in a streamlined, momentum-filled flow.

Note for Exhibitors: Please be aware of the note above regarding Saturday's marathon which takes place during load-in.