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 am–6 pm
Conference Registration
8 am–5 pm
Preconference Workshops (additional fees may apply)
5–6 pm
Meeting of the STFM Collaborative Leaders and Board of Directors
6:45–8 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 Healthy Start 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
Educational Breakout Sessions
12–1:45 pm
Lunch on Own
2–3:30 pm
Educational Breakout Sessions
3:30–5 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
6:45 am–12:30 pm
Conference Registration
7–8 am
Healthy Start Breakfast
7:45-10 am
Educational Breakout Sessions
10:15–11:15 am
Poster Presentations (dedicated time)
11:30–11:45 am
STFM Annual Business Meeting
11:45 am–12:30 pm
General Session
12:30 pm
Open Wellness Afternoon
1-2 pm
STFM Collaborative and Special Project Team Meetings
STFM Foundation Student Scholars Recognition
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 Healthy Start Breakfast
8:45–9:45 am
Educational Breakout Sessions
9:50–10:50 am
Dedicated Posters With Break
11 am–Noon
Educational Breakout Sessions
Noon–1:30 pm
Grab ‘n Go Boxed Lunch With Collaborative and Special Project Team Meetings
1:45–2:45 pm
Educational Breakout Sessions
2:45–3:15 pm
Refreshment Break
3:15–4:45 pm
Educational Breakout Sessions

Day 5: Wednesday, May 6

6:45 am–12:30 pm
Conference Registration
7–7:45 am
Networking & STFM Collaborative and Special Project Team Meetings With Healthy Start Breakfast
8–11 am
Educational Breakout Sessions
11–11:15 am
Refreshment Break
11:15–11:45 am
Incoming President’s Speech
11:45 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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