SOFT-TIAFT 2026 Chicago Program

Saturday, September 19

Registration Desk: 10:00 am–6:00 pm
YFT/YS Symposium: 6:00 pm–10:00 pm

Sunday, September 20

Breakfast: 7:00 am–8:30 am
Registration Desk: 7:00 am–7:00 pm
Workshops: 8:00 am–5:30 pm
Sponsored Lunch & Learns: 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

Monday, September 21

Breakfast: 7:00 am–8:30 am
Registration Desk: 7:00 am–7:00 pm
Workshops: 8:00 am–5:30 pm
Sponsored Lunch & Learns: 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Opening Ceremony: 5:45 pm–6:30 pm
Welcome Reception: 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
Exhibit Hall Open: 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
Elmer Gordon Reception: 8:00 pm–9:30 pm

Tuesday, September 22

Breakfast: 7:00 am–8:30 am
Registration Desk: 7:00 am–5:00 pm
Scientific Sessions: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Poster Sessions: 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Off-Site Event (Field Museum): 6:00 pm–10:00 pm

Wednesday, September 23

Karla Moore Fun Run: 6:30 am–8:00 am
Breakfast: 7:00 am–8:30 am
Registration Desk: 7:00 am–5:00 pm
Scientific Sessions: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Poster Sessions: 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Free Night: Evening free for individual plans
Optional social activities available; separate registration will be required.

Thursday, September 24

Breakfast: 7:00 am–8:30 am
Registration Desk: 7:00 am–12:00 pm
Scientific Sessions: 8:00 am–12:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Poster Sessions: 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
SOFT Business Meeting: 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
TIAFT Business Meeting: 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Happy Hour: 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Closing Banquet: 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
Band & Dancing: 9:00 pm–1:00 am