Conference Agenda
Annual Conference Agenda
2020 Annual Conference Schedule
Monday, April 20, 2020
| 8:00AM-12:00PM | Arrive Early / Explore Santa Barbara |
| 11:00AM-5:00PM | Conference Registration / Information |
| 1:00PM-5:00PM |
Pre-Conference Workshop – Crisis Track |
| 1:00PM-5:00PM |
Pre-Conference Workshop – Social Media Track |
| 5:00PM-5:30 PM | New Attendee Orientation |
| 5:00PM–6:15PM | Welcome Reception |
| 6:15PM–9:00PM | Open Evening – Explore Santa Barbara/Dinner on Your Own |
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
| 7:00AM-5:00PM | Conference Registration / Information Desk |
| 7:30AM-9:00AM | Coffee / Sponsor Exhibits / Networking |
| 8:00AM- 8:30AM | New Attendee Orientation |
| 7:30AM- 5:00PM |
Pre-scheduled Media Training by appointment |
| 9:00AM- 10:15AM |
Welcome and Opening Keynote Session Sponsor Spotlights DOOR PRIZES will be given out throughout the conference during general sessions and other events – don’t forget to bring your business cards for networking and to enter our prize drawing! |
| 10:15AM- 10:45AM | Coffee Break / Sponsor Exhibits / Networking |
| 10:45AM-11:45AM |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 11:50AM- 2:00PM |
Networking Luncheon – Seating by Industry – Look for your table (City, County, State, Special District, School, etc.)! Sponsor Spotlights |
| 2:00PM- 3:00PM |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 2:00PM-4:00PM | Professional Portraits |
| 3:00PM – 3:15PM | Refreshment Break / Sponsor Exhibits / Networking |
| 3:15PM – 4:15PM |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 4:30PM– 5:30PM |
Issues Roundtables |
| 5:30PM– 6:30PM | Exhibitor Mixer & Reception |
| Evening | Explore Santa Barbara’s restaurant scene on State Street or in nearby cities such as Montecito. (Dinner on your own). |
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
| 7:00AM – 8:00AM | Energize Your Morning! (Yoga or Guided Walk Options) |
| 7:30AM-8:30AM | CAPIO Board of Directors Meeting |
| 7:30AM–9:00AM | Coffee / Sponsor Exhibits / Networking |
| 8:00 – 8:50 AM | Nextdoor Morning Start Up |
| 9:00- 10:00AM |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 10:00AM-12:00PM | Professional Portraits |
| 10:00AM- 10:30AM |
Meet Your Region – suggest programming for your region or see how you can get involved! Northern, Southern and Central California |
| 10:00- 10:45AM | Coffee Break/ Sponsor Exhibits / Networking |
| 10:45- 11:45AM |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM |
Luncheon, Business Meeting, PIO Graduation and Ted Talk Sponsor Spotlight |
| 1:45PM-2:00PM | Sponsor Exhibits and Networking |
| 2:00 PM– 4:00 PM |
Learning Labs |
| 3:00PM-3:15 PM | Refreshment Break / Sponsor Exhibits / Networking |
| 5:30 PM – 6:30PM |
Awards Reception (semi-formal attire recommended) |
| 6:30- 10:00PM | EPIC Awards Gala and Dinner |
Thursday, April 23, 2020
| 8:00AM-9:15AM | Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00AM-10:00AM |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 10:15AM-11:15AM |
Concurrent Sessions |
| Afternoon |
Enjoy Santa Barbara / Departures
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