Secular Student Alliance 2026 National Conference
Conference Schedule
We are in the process of updating the conference schedule on a regular basis. Events, workshops, meals, and times may change. Please check back soon for more information.
Thursday, July 16
Arrival Day
Plan to arrive on Thursday. Campus housing will be available to students. Usually, students hang out by the registration table in the lobby to welcome other students as they arrive.
Conference Registration Open
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Exhibit Table Set-Up
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Pizza Party & Welcome Activity 5:30pm
Friday, July 17
Breakfast 8:30am
Conference Registration Open 9am
Welcome and Opening Plenary 10am
Conference Workshops 11am
Lunch 12pm
Conference Workshops 1pm
Conference Workshops 2pm
Break 3pm
Conference Workshops 3:15pm
Friday Afternoon Plenary 4:15pm
Dinner 5:30pm
Friday Night Event 6:30pm
Saturday, July 18
Breakfast 8am
Saturday Opening Plenary 9am
Conference Workshops 10:00am
Saturday Plenary 11:00am
Lunch 12pm
Conference Workshops 1:00pm
Conference Workshops 2:00pm
Break 3pm
Conference Workshops 3:15pm
Saturday Afternoon Plenary 4:15pm
Exhibit Table Take-Down
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dinner 5:30pm
Saturday Night Event 6:30pm
Sunday, July 19
Residence Hall Check Out
Decide to explore with your chapter? Residence Hall checkout before 12pm.
Sunday - Choose Your Own Adventure
While official conference programming concludes Saturday night, the excitement doesn't have to stop there! Sunday, July 19, is your 'Choose Your Own Adventure' day. Whether you want to tour the Smithsonian museums, walk the National Mall, or find the city's best hidden gems with your chapter, the day is yours to explore Washington, DC. Stick around, stay in the dorms, and experience the best of D.C. at your own pace!
Monday, July 20
Residence Hall Check Out
If you stayed an extra day to explore Washington DC, Residence Hall checkout before 12pm.