2023 Conference Schedule

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
2022-23 Board of Directors Meeting 

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Registration 

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
New Board Member Orientation 

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
2023-2024 Board of Directors Meeting 

12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Exhibits Open 

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In-Depth Workshops

• Nuts and Bolts for New Professionals 
• Experienced Professionals Town Hall 

3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Networks and Special Group Meetings
Affiliate with a CEIA Network and connect with peers. Choose between:

• Two-Year Program Network  
• Cooperative Education Network  
• Internship Network 
• Employer Network 
• Global Network 

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
New Members’ Welcome Mingle 

Everyone new to CEIA is invited to attend the mingle and meet the CEIA Board of  Directors, some experienced practitioners, as well as other new conference attendees.

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Committee Members Recognition 

Everyone who participated on a conference committee is invited to attend a recognition celebration.

5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Regional Meetings

• Region 1 – Northeast 
• Region 2 – Mid-Atlantic
• Region 3 – Southeast 
• Region 4 – Midwest 
• Region 5 – Southwest  
• Region 6 – Mountain/Plains 
• Region 7 – West  
• Region 8 – International 

6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
President’s Reception 

Join CEIA President Ross Johnston for an opening night reception. Network with colleagues and build relationships with cooperative education and internship professionals. Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar will be available.

7:30 p.m. –
Group Dinners – Sign up to join a group for a great dinner outings. 

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Hospitality Suite

6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Morning exercise TBD 

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet 

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration & Exhibits Open 

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Coffee with an Exhibitor 

8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Welcome/Opening Remarks

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Keynote Speaker – TBD 

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break
Visit Vendors

10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Interactive Breakout Sessions I

12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Lunch Buffet/ Annual Business Meeting 

2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Interactive Breakout Sessions II

3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Refreshment Break
Visit Vendors

3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Interactive Breakout Sessions III   

4:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
OPEN EVENING
Explore San Diego – Join Your Local Conference Committee Members for Activities & Group Dinners

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Hospitality Suite

6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Morning exercise TBD

7:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet 

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration 

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Exhibits Open 

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Coffee with an Exhibitor 

8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Updates/Announcements 

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Plenary Speaker – TBD

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break 
Visit Vendors

10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Interactive Breakout Sessions IV

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Luncheon / Speaker / Panel TBD

1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Interactive Breakout Sessions V

3:00 – 3:15 p.m.
Refreshment break, Visit Vendors

3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Learning Roundtables / Interactive Breakout Sessions VI

5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Awards Reception 

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Awards Banquet – Celebrate achievements in the field 

8:30 p.m. – 11: 00 p.m.
Hospitality Suite

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Tour – TBD