Schedule

Our schedule is below for the whole week of the Congress. Registration is in the Damen Center, it’s a big building. You can’t miss it! We will have lots of signs out and people to help direct you to where you need to go.

All of the main events will be in the Mundelein Hall.  Some of the starting times may change for the evening events but they will be in your booklet at you will receive upon Registering on July 29th. We are very excited to have all of our Keynote Speakers, Plenary Speakers, Panels, Continuous Learning Sessions, Workshops and more!

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    Sun, July 29
  • 7:15 - 9:00
    Welcome to Chicago, Illinois!
  • 9:00 - 5:00
    Congress Check-In



    Get to know your way around Loyola University



    Meet With Friends



    Rest and Relax



    Work Exchange Time
  • 5:00 - 7:00
    Welcoming reception Upstairs Damen Center. Gather with your AT Colleagues for hor'dourves and drinks!
  • 7:00 - 9:30
    Opening Night Entertainment Welcome to Chicago! Keynote Speaker - David Hyde Pierce
    Mon, July 30
  • 7:00 - 8:00
    Tai Chi Chuan Running with Malcolm Yoga
  • 7:00 - 9:00
    Breakfast
  • 9:00 - 10:30
    Continuous Learning Session 1See website for details
  • 11:00 - 12:30
    KeynoteDr. Norman Doidge
  • 12:30 - 2:00
    Lunch
  • 2:00 - 4:00
    Workshops or Work ExchangeSee website for details
  • 4:30 - 6:00
    KeynoteDr. Norman Doidge
  • 6:00 - 7:30
    Dinner
  • 7:30 - 10:00
    The Future of the AT with Micheal Frederick
    Meet the ATCA Board and evening performances
    Tue, July 31
  • 7:00 - 8:00
    Tai Chi Chuan Running with Malcolm Yoga
  • 7:00 - 9:00
    Breakfast
  • 9:00 - 10:30
    Continuous Learning Session 1
  • 11:00 - 12:30
    PlenaryTed Dimon
  • 12:30 - 2:00
    Lunch
  • 2:00 - 4:00
    Workshops or Work Exchange
  • 4:30 - 6:00
    PlenaryJoan Schirle
  • 6:00 - 7:30
    Dinner
  • 7:30 - 8:30
    Meet the AuthorsResearch Poster's On Display
  • 8:30 - 10:30
    EventDance party!
    Damen Den
    Wed, Aug 1
  • 7:00 - 8:00
    Tai Chi Chuan Running with Malcolm Yoga
  • 7:00 - 9:00
    Breakfast
  • 9:00 - 10:30
    Continuous Learning Session 2
  • 11:00 - 12:30
    KeynoteDr. Neil Shubin
  • 12:30 - 2:00
    Lunch
  • 2:00 - 8:00
    Free Afternoon

    Boat Ride with food/drink and entertainment (Must regisiter)

    Explore Chicago on your own

    Rest & Relax

    Work Exchange Time
  • 6:00 - 7:30
    Dinner
  • 7:30 - 10:00
    EventEntertainment with Dance and Music
    Thu, Aug 2
  • 7:00 - 8:00
    Tai Chi Chuan Running with Malcolm Yoga
  • 7:00 - 9:00
    Breakfast
  • 9:00 - 10:30
    Continuous Learning Session 2
  • 11:00 - 12:30
    KeynoteRoshi Joan Halifax
  • 12:30 - 2:00
    Lunch
  • 2:00 - 4:00
    Workshops or Work Exchange
  • 4:30 - 6:00
    Various Panel Discussions Performance
    AT Medicine
    Diversity
    Poise Project
  • 6:00 - 7:30
    Dinner
  • 7:30 - 10:00
    Connecting the Links with Kevan Martin"AT's Got Talent" performances & Door Prizes!
    Fri, Aug 3
  • 7:00 - 8:00
    Tai Chi Chuan Running with Malcolm Yoga
  • 7:00 - 9:00
    Breakfast
  • 9:00 - 10:30
    Continuous Learning Session 3
  • 11:00 - 12:30
    PlenaryDr. Rajal Cohen
  • 12:30 - 2:00
    Lunch
  • 2:00 - 4:00
    Workshops or Work Exchange
  • 4:30 - 6:00
    Panel Discussions Science
    Education
    Business
    AT Assessment
  • 6:00 - 7:30
    Dinner
  • 8:00 - 11:00
    Event Closing Celebration. Hors D'oeuvres. Mississippi Heat Band. Let's Party!
    Sat, Aug 4
  • 7:00 - 8:00
    Tai Chi Chuan Running with Malcolm Yoga
  • 7:00 - 9:00
    Breakfast
  • 9:00 - 10:30
    Continuous Learning Session 3
  • 11:00 - 12:30
    KeynoteKevan Martin
  • Closing CeremonySafe Travels Home!