Please note that this is a tentative schedule and it is subject to change.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Conference registration will be available in the hallway in front of the meeting rooms at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center.

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Posters will be set up and should remain until Friday afternoon.

8:20 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Oral Presentations

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Poster Session

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Focus on Nature X - Opening reception with cash bar will begin the evening. Juried acquisition awards will be presented to artists during the exhibit opening. This reception will be held in Exhibition Hall where the illustrators’ work will be on display. All conference participants are welcome to attend this reception.

6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Evening dinner buffet with vegetarian options, pre-registration required, located in Adirondack Hall at the New York State Museum. (Note: the Thursday evening buffet is now sold-out. Fortunately, there are numerous restaurants within close vicinity of the convention center. A list of these local restaurants will be available at the registration desk.)

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. – Keynote Address

Friday, April 18, 2008

8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Conference registration will be available in the hallway in front of meeting rooms at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center.

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Oral Presentations

1:00 p.m. – Poster session and commercial vending booths close.