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In-Person High Level Symposium Program
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In-Person High Level Symposium Program – Pacific Time (PT)
| 2026 National Symposium for Academic Palliative Care Education and Research | Thursday, June 4, 2026 Friday, June 5, 2026 |
Join us at the California State University San Marcos Campus for our annual 2026 National Symposium! |
| Event | Thursday, June 4* |
Description: In-Person Symposium Day 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Start & Check-In |
11:30am-12:15am |
Come early to get a jumpstart connecting with colleagues and friends! Students must provide a student ID at check-in. |
| Lunch | 12:00pm-1:00pm | Enjoy a delicious lunch to energize you for Day 1 of the Symposium! Think Mediterranean food, sponsors, and special interest tables! |
| Welcome | 1:00pm-1:15pm | Kick off the symposium with inspiring welcome remarks from our conference MC, setting the tone for a day of insightful discussions and networking. |
| Plenary Speaker #1 | 1:15pm-2:30pm | Hear from an esteemed professional or researcher in the field of palliative care. Plenary speaker announcement coming soon! |
| Break | 2:30pm-2:45pm | Coffee/Tea provided |
| Breakout Session #1 | 2:45pm-4:30pm | Engage in our afternoon breakout sessions designed to foster collaboration and innovation in academic palliative care education and research. |
| Welcome Reception & Howell Award Ceremony | 4:30pm-6:30pm | Please join us for a warm welcome reception, an excellent opportunity to unwind, network, and build lasting connections with colleagues. Think heavy appetizers, bar service, and music! A chance to celebrate the Palliative Care work of our Howell Award winner. |
| End | 6:30pm | This concludes Day 1 of the Symposium. Enjoy what North City San Marcos has to offer and dine within steps of the Symposium! |
| Event | Friday, June 5* |
Description: In-Person Symposium Day 2 |
| Chair Yoga | 7:15am-8:00am | Start your day with a relaxing chair yoga session with Alessandra Colfi to rejuvenate your mind and body, preparing you for a day of learning and engagement. |
| Start & Check-In | 8:00am-8:45am |
Check-in is for those attending Friday ONLY at 7:45-8:15 am. Students must provide ID at check in. Breakfast will be from 8:00am–8:45 am. |
| Welcome Remarks | 8:45am-9:00am | A warm welcome back with important reminders before heading to Breakout session #2. |
| Breakout Session #2 | 9:00am-10:00am | Engage in our morning breakout sessions designed to foster collaboration and innovation in academic palliative care education and research. |
| Break | 10:00am-10:15am | Coffee/tea provided |
| Breakout Session #3 | 10:15am-11:15am | Engage in our last breakout session which has been designed to foster collaboration and innovation in academic palliative care education and research. |
| Break | 11:15am-11:30pm | Coffee/tea provided |
| Plenary Session #2 | 11:30pm-12:45pm | Hear from an esteemed professional or researcher in the field of palliative care. Plenary speaker announcement coming soon! |
| Lunch & End | 12:45pm | Send off from the Institute Executive Director.
Grab & Go lunch will be provided concluding the end of the Symposium. |
*Dates & times are subject to change
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