2026 SAIS Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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11:00am EDT

Sponsor Set-Up

Sunday October 4, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT

View the booth diagram here.

LOAD IN: Please note the glass doors along Carter Street in the front of the convention center may be used for load in of hand carried items or if using a soft-sided wagon (SAIS has these available to borrow if needed). Any items requiring a dolly or metal/other cart must be done via the loading dock behind the convention center.

PACKAGES: Packages shipped in advance to the convention center will be at your booth when you arrive on Sunday at 11:00 AM. Contact an SAIS team member on-site if you are missing a package and have your shipping/tracking information available.

Sunday October 4, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Prefunction

1:45pm EDT

Registration Open

Sunday October 4, 2026 1:45pm - 7:00pm EDT

Prefunction

Sunday October 4, 2026 1:45pm - 7:00pm EDT
Prefunction

1:45pm EDT

Sponsor Booths Open

Sunday October 4, 2026 1:45pm - 7:00pm EDT

Prefunction

View the booth diagram here.

Sunday October 4, 2026 1:45pm - 7:00pm EDT
Prefunction

4:00pm EDT

Break

Sunday October 4, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Prefunction

Welcome! The conference is officially underway. Reconnect with familiar faces, welcome new ones, and enjoy the energy of being together. Take time to catch up, make connections, and visit sponsor booths to discover resources and services that could make a difference for your school.

Sunday October 4, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Prefunction

Networking

6:00pm EDT

Reception

Sunday October 4, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Prefunction

Settle in, raise a glass, and enjoy the buzz of being together. Reconnect with colleagues, strike up a new conversation, and make the rounds with our sponsors to discover services, ideas, and resources that could be a great fit for your school. This is your time to mingle, explore, and enjoy the evening.

Sponsored by FLIK Independent School Dining

Sponsors

FLIK Independent School Dining

Flik Independent School Dining has been leading the way in transforming private and independent school foodservice across 300 communities for over four decades. Our passionate team of associates is fully committed to delivering exceptional foodservice experiences every single time... Read More →

Sunday October 4, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Prefunction

Networking

2026 SAIS Annual Conference

11:00am EDT

1:45pm EDT

1:45pm EDT

4:00pm EDT

6:00pm EDT

FLIK Independent School Dining

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