Schedule At-a-Glance
Our schedule is designed for busy professionals and university students who seek timely information and analysis involving the transportation field. Our lectern and poster sessions are held over a tightly arranged day-and-a-half period that includes extensive time for Q&A and networking and is bookended with interesting tours and a closing dinner which serves as the perfect opportunity for networking.
For the Schedule at a Glance, see below. Please note: schedule is subject to change.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Start Time
End Time
Session/Event
Location
Included/Additional
9:00 am
12:00 pm
Tours
Additional
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
Registration/Information
Included
1:00 pm
1:15 pm
Welcome Gathering
Included
1:15 pm
1:30 pm
Break
Included
1:30 pm
3:15 pm
Podium Presentations
Grant Proposals
Student Research Session 1
Varies
Included
3:15 pm
3:30 pm
Break
Varies
Included
3:30 pm
5:15 pm
Podium Presentations
Panel Session 1
Student Research Session 2
Varies
Included
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
Reception and Poster Session
Included
Friday, April 17, 2026
Start Time
End Time
Session/Event
Location
Included/Additional
7:30 am
9:45 am
Registration/Information
Included
8:00 am
9:45 am
USDA (Ag) Session 1
Panel Session 2
Varies
Included
9:45 am
10:15 am
Break
Included
10:15 am
12:00 pm
Norfolk Maritime Panel
Podium Presentations
Varies
Included
12:00 pm
1:20 pm
Awards Luncheon
Included
1:20 pm
1:30 pm
Break
Included
1:30 pm
3:15 pm
MARAD
Podium Presentations or Panel Discussion
Podium Presentations
Varies
Included
3:15 pm
3:45 pm
Break
Additional
3:45 pm
5:30 pm
Podium Presentations
Round Table – Junior Faculty & Grad Student
Korean Panel
Varies
Additional
6:00 pm
Optional Dinner
Additional
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Start Time
End Time
Session/Event
Location
Included/Additional
9:00 am
12:30 am
Tour
Additional