CONFERENCES

Schedule for the STFM Annual Spring Conference

Explore the STFM Annual Spring Conference schedule and start planning your conference experience. This snapshot provides a glimpse into what will unfold each day during the conference May 2–6, 2026, in New Orleans, LA, at the Marriot New Orleans Hotel.

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Basic Schedule

Day 1: Saturday, May 2
Day 2: Sunday, May 3
Day 3: Monday, May 4
Day 4: Tuesday, May 5
Day 5: Wednesday, May 6

Day 1: Saturday, May 2

7:30 am–6 pm
Conference Registration
8 am–5 pm
Preconference Workshops (additional fees may apply)
1–5 pm
Preconference Workshops (additional fees may apply)
5:15–6:15 pm
Meeting of the STFM Collaborative Leaders and Board of Directors
6:30–8 pm
STFM Annual Poetry and Prose Reading

Day 2: Sunday, May 3

6:45 am–6 pm
Conference Registration
7–8 am
Scholarly Topic Roundtable Presentations With Breakfast
8:15–8:50 am
Welcome From Our Conference Chair
STFM President’s Message
8:50–9:45 am
Opening General Session
9:50–10:50 am
Poster Presentations (dedicated time) With Refreshment Break
11 am–12 pm
Concurrent Sessions
12–1:45 pm
Lunch on Own
2–2:30 pm
Concurrent Lectures
2:40–3:10 pm
Concurrent Lectures
2–3:30 pm
Concurrent Workshops
3:45–5:15 pm
STFM Awards Program
5–6 pm
Welcome Reception

Day 3: Monday, May 4

6:15–7:15 am
STFM Foundation Marathonaki Fun Run/Walk
7 am–12:45 pm
Conference Registration
7–8 am
Healthy Start Breakfast
7:45–8:45 am
Concurrent Sessions
9–9:30 am
Concurrent Lectures
9:40–10:10 am
Concurrent Lectures
10:20–11:20 am
Poster Presentations (dedicated time) With Refreshment Break
11:30–11:45 am
STFM Annual Business Meeting
11:45 am–12:45 pm
General Session
12:45 pm
Open Wellness Afternoon
5–7:30 pm
STFM Foundation's MediPalooza (at Mulate's restaurant in New Orleans, LA)

Day 4: Tuesday, May 5

7:15 am–4:45 pm
Conference Registration
7:30–8:30 am
Scholarly Topic Roundtable Presentations With Breakfast
8:45–9:45 am
Concurrent Sessions
9:50–10:50 am
Poster Presentations (dedicated time) With Refreshment Break
11 am–Noon
Concurrent Sessions
Noon–1:30 pm
Lunch With Collaborative and Special Project Team Meetings
1:45–2:45 pm
Concurrent Sessions
2:45–3:15 pm
Refreshment Break
3:15–3:45 pm
Concurrent Lectures
3:55–4:25 pm
Concurrent Lectures
3:15–4:45 pm
Concurrent Workshops

Day 5: Wednesday, May 6

7 am–12:30 pm
Conference Registration
7:30–8:30 am
Networking Tables With Breakfast
8:30–9 am
Concurrent Lectures
9:10–9:40 am
Concurrent Lectures
9:50–10:50 am
Concurrent Sessions
10:50–11:05 am
Refreshment Break
11:05–11:35 am
Incoming President’s Speech
Collaborative Awards Recognition
11:40 am–12:30 pm
Closing General Session
12:30 pm
Conference Adjourns

Questions?

If you have questions about this conference, contact Kim Sevedge at (800) 274-7928 or the email link below.

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