Schedule

This is a preliminary schedule and subject to change. Note: Conference dates are confirmed; times are listed in Pacific Time.

Registration for conference is required to attend the events below, unless otherwise noted. 

 

Wednesday, July 19

Event
Time
Registration  1:00 - 5:00 p.m. 
First Timers' Meetup
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. 
Volunteer Meetup
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Opening Session with Keynote Speaker Mel Walker
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 
Welcome Reception 
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 
   

Thursday, July 20

Event
Time
Registration  8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Workshops  9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Afternoon Snack Break  3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Pitch Sessions  
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
After-Hours Meetups
Evening
   

Friday, July 21

Registration
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Workshops
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 
Afternoon Snack Break
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
After-Hours Meetups  Evening 
   

Saturday, July 22

Registration
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Featured Author Panel: How Many No's Before I Got a Yes
Panelists: Peggy Jaeger, Thien-Kim Lam, Mia P. Manansala, Ella Quinn, & Naima Simone
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Book Signing
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Meetups  Afternoon