Schedule at a Glance

Plan Your Conference Experience

Explore the preliminary schedule for Advancing Connections 2027 AAPPR Annual Conference, including education, networking, exhibit hall activities, and special events.

All times are Eastern Time (ET). Agenda details and locations are subject to change.

Monday, March 22 Pre-Conference
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
CPRP Certification Course
Omni Louisville Hotel
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Onboarding and Retention Certificate Course
Omni Louisville Hotel
Tuesday, March 23
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Conference Check-In and Information Desk
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Exhibitor Move-In
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hosted Leader Appointments
Omni Louisville Hotel
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
CPRP Certification Course
Omni Louisville Hotel
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Onboarding and Retention Certificate Course
Omni Louisville Hotel
4:30 - 5:30 pm
First-Time Attendee and Volunteer Reception
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
Wednesday, March 24
7:30 - 8:30 am
Breakfast, Networking and Exhibit Viewing
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
8:30 - 10:15 am
Welcome and Keynote Speaker
  • Welcome Remarks
  • Opening Show
  • 9:15 - 10:15 am: Keynote Speaker
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
10:15 - 11:00 am
Networking and Exhibit Viewing
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
11:00 - 11:45 am
Breakout Sessions 1
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
11:45 am - 1:30 pm
Lunch and Exhibit Viewing
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
1:30 - 2:15 pm
Breakout Sessions 2
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
2:15 - 3:00 pm
Networking and Exhibit Viewing
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
3:00 - 3:45 pm
Breakout Sessions 3
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
5:00 pm
Bus Transportation Begins TBD
Pickups at Marriott and Omni Louisville Hotel
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Networking Reception
Churchill Downs, Millionaire's Row
Thursday, March 25
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Registration
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
7:30 - 8:30 am
Breakfast, Networking and Exhibit Viewing
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
7:30 am - 1:30 pm
Exhibitor Hours
  • 1:30 - 9:00 pm: Exhibitor Tear Down
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
8:30 - 9:15 am
Breakout Sessions 4
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
9:15 - 10:15 am
Networking and Exhibit Viewing
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
10:15 - 11:00 am
Breakout Sessions 5
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Breakout Sessions 6
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Lunch and Exhibit Viewing
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
1:30 - 2:00 pm
Members-Only Annual Business Meeting
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
2:00 - 2:30 pm
Exhibitor Prizes
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
2:30 - 3:00 pm
Closing Remarks TBD
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)

Continuing Education Credits

The conference is anticipated to offer 6 continuing education credits, pending final confirmation.

The final credit total, applicable AAPPR and SHRM credit details, and SHRM activity number will be posted once confirmed.