Stronger Together 2025 Conference Agenda
We’re so excited that you’ll be joining us for Stronger Together 2025! This conference is all about connecting, learning, and growing together — and we can’t wait to experience it with you!
Before reviewing the agenda, please note a few important details:
For Saturday’s breakout sessions only, all attendees will be divided into four groups named after trees, based on the first letter of their last name. Each group will be led by a Peer Mentor who will answer questions & guide you to your breakout sessions throughout the day.
If you have a different last name than a family member but would prefer to be in the same group, you are welcome to switch groups to stay together. Otherwise, please remain in your assigned group to help ensure we have enough materials & space for everyone in each session.
- Birch: A – D (Group Leader: Amelia)
- Maple: E – K (Group Leader: Angie)
- Cedar: L – P (Group Leader: Jieke)
- Evergreen: Q – Z (Group Leader: Liling)
Conference Agenda
Day One: Friday, May 16 Day Two: Saturday, May 17 Day Three: Sunday, May 18
Day One: Friday, May 16th Agenda
| TIME | LOCATION | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. | 1st Floor Lobby To the left of the entry doors when you walk into the hotel. By the front desk registration area. |
Registration Opens |
| 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Meet at the 1st Floor Lobby To the left of the entry doors when you walk into the hotel. By the front desk registration area. |
Optional Hotel O & M Tours |
| 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | 2nd Floor Hemlock & Oak |
Welcome Dinner |
| 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. | 2nd Floor Hemlock & Oak |
DSB Planting Seeds: Conference Preview |
| 7:30 - 8:00 p.m. | 2nd Floor Outside Birch & Ash |
Mixer & Networking Activities |
| 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. | 3rd Floor | Hospitality Room Open |
| 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Meet at the 1st Floor Lobby To the left of the entry doors when you walk into the hotel. By the front desk registration area. |
Hotel O&M Tours (Optional) |
Day Two: Saturday, May 17th Agenda
| TIME | LOCATION | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | 1st Floor Outside Discovery A & B |
Breakfast |
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 pm | 3rd Floor | Hospitality Room Open |
| 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | 1st Floor Hallway in front of Discovery A & B |
Registration for Saturday arrivals |
| 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. | 1st Floor Discovery A & B |
General Session - Welcome & Keynote |
| 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. | 1st Floor Discovery A & B |
General Session - Inclusive Technology Presentations |
| 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. | 1st Floor Discovery A & B |
Co-occurring Panels Panel A: Transitions - School to Employment/Higher Ed |
| 1st Floor Discovery A & B |
Co-occurring Panels Panel B: All About IEPs |
|
| 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | 2nd Floor Hemlock & Oak |
Choice Activity Marketplace Exhibits |
| 1st Floor Lobby To the left of the entry doors when you walk into the hotel. By the front desk registration area. |
Choice Activity Farmer's Market O&M Tour |
|
| 12:15 - 1:15 pm. |
1st Floor |
Lunch |
| 1:15 - 2:00 p.m. |
Evergreen–2nd Floor/ Hemlock & Oak Birch–Discovery A Maple–Discovery B Cedar–Discovery C |
Breakout Session 1 |
| 2:10 - 2:55 p.m. |
Evergreen–2nd Floor/ Hemlock & Oak Birch–Discovery A Maple–Discovery B Cedar–Discovery C |
Breakout Session 2 |
| 3:05 - 350 p.m. |
Evergreen–2nd Floor/ Hemlock & Oak Birch–Discovery A Maple–Discovery B Cedar–Discovery C |
Breakout Session 3 |
| 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. |
Evergreen–2nd Floor/ Hemlock & Oak Birch–Discovery A Maple–Discovery B Cedar–Discovery C |
Breakout Session 4 |
| 4:45 - 6:00 p.m. | 1st Floor Discovery C |
Cat Tech Workshop (optional) |
| 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | 1st Floor Discovery A & B |
Dinner |
| 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | 1st Floor Discovery A & B |
Choice Activity Talent Show |
| 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | 1st Floor Discovery D &E (subject to change) |
Choice Activity Adaptive Sports |
Day Three: Sunday, May 17th Agenda
| TIME | LOCATION | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | 1st Floor Discovery A & B |
Breakfast |
| (:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 3rd Floor | Hospitality Room Open |
| 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. | 1st Floor Discovery A & B |
Co-Occurring Panels Panel C: Empowering Parenting |
| 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. | 1st Floor Discover C |
Co-Occurring Panels Panel D: Careers & Opportunities |
| 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. | 1st Floor Discovery A & B |
General Session Closing Forum, Q&A, Post Conference Survey |
| 11:15 a.m. | Farewell | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lobby | Checkout Hotel has granted our group a noon checkout |
Upcoming Events
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