Schedule
Event is located at the Irving Convention Center, Irving, TX.
Host hotel is the Omni Las Colinas.
Subject schedule to change without notice.
Monday, October 17
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibitor Move-In
Irving Convention Center
Service contractor only. Exhibitors may bring materials starting Tuesday at 8 am.
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
ConnexFM Board of Directors Meeting
ConnexFM HQ
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Registration
Omni Las Colinas - LC Boardroom
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
DEI Happy Hour
Game lawn at Omni (Lower level)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Welcome Reception
Omni Las Colinas - Event Lawn
Tuesday, October 18
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Connexion100 Committee Meeting (Committee Members Only)
Irving Convention Center
7:45 am - 9:45 am
Transportation to Convention Center
Omni Las Colinas Front Drive
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Connex Foundation Chance Auction
Irving Convention Center
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Exhibition Open
Exhibit Hall
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Education Keynote Stephanie Stuckey
Exhibit Hall Stage
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Connex Foundation IMPACT Blood Drive
CarterBloodcare Bus: Irving Convention Center Front Drive
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Lunch/Networking Competition
Exhibit Hall
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Education Session: Is a Recession Coming (?) - Garrick Brown
Exhibit Hall Stage
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Reception/Networking Competition
Exhibit Hall
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Transportation to the Omni
Irving Convention Center - Main Drive
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sip & Stroll (Ticketed Offsite Event)
Sip, savor, and stroll while mingling with likeminded professionals during this fun and casual event. Registered attendees will experience food and drink at three different walkable locations: The Ginger Man, Hugo’s Invitados, Pacific Table.
*(Pre-Registration is Required)
Omni Las Colinas
Wednesday, October 19
6:00 am - 7:00 am
WIA Yoga, Muffins and Mimosas
Lakewood Room at Omni (Lower level)
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Transportation to Convention Center
Omni Las Colinas Front Drive
7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Connex Foundation Chance Auction
Irving Convention Center
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Education Keynote: Justin Forsett, Greatness Grows Best in the Shadows
Exhibit Hall Stage
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Continental Breakfast
Exhibit Hall
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Exhibition Open
Exhibit Hall
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Connex Foundation IMPACT Blood Drive
CarterBloodcare Bus: Irving Convention Center Front Drive
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Education Session: Around-the-Horn Roundtables Discussions
Exhibit Hall Stage
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grab & Go Lunch
Exhibit Hall
12:00 pm
Connex Foundation Chance Auction Prize Drawing
Irving Convention Center
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Transportation to the Omni
Irving Convention Center - Main Drive