Conference Schedule Overview
Conference Schedule Overview
This high-level schedule overview is intended to support travel planning. A detailed agenda will be released closer to the conference.
| Day | Date | Focus | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | June 27 | Optional Arrival | Optional early arrival for attendees who wish to settle in, adjust to travel, or begin enjoying Banff ahead of the conference. Many attendees arrive Saturday due to travel timing, international flights, or to extend their stay. |
| Sunday | June 28 | Arrival & Opening Reception | Official arrival day and start of the conference experience. Conference registration opens, ESCA committee and board meetings take place during the day, and welcome/opening conference activities begin in the evening. Attendees are encouraged to arrive by Sunday afternoon. |
| Monday | June 29 | Education & Networking | First full conference day featuring educational sessions throughout the day, networking with industry peers, and evening programming and social events. Full attendance is recommended. |
| Tuesday | June 30 | Education, Activities & Signature Events | A blend of education and destination-based experiences, including daytime sessions, optional Banff-based activities, and evening receptions and networking events. Often considered a conference highlight. |
| Wednesday | July 1 | Closing Programming & Closing Reception | Final conference day with morning education sessions, daytime closing programming, afternoon activities, and a signature closing reception in the evening. Attendees are encouraged to remain onsite through the evening. |
| Thursday | July 2 | Departure Day | Recommended departure day. Departing Thursday allows full participation in all conference programming and closing events on Wednesday. |
Optional Arrival
Optional early arrival for attendees who wish to settle in, adjust to travel, or begin enjoying Banff ahead of the conference. Many attendees arrive Saturday due to travel timing, international flights, or to extend their stay.
Arrival & Opening Reception
Official arrival day and start of the conference experience. Conference registration opens, ESCA committee and board meetings take place during the day, and welcome/opening conference activities begin in the evening. Attendees are encouraged to arrive by Sunday afternoon.
Education & Networking
First full conference day featuring educational sessions throughout the day, networking with industry peers, and evening programming and social events. Full attendance is recommended.
Education, Activities & Signature Events
A blend of education and destination-based experiences, including daytime sessions, optional Banff-based activities, and evening receptions and networking events. Often considered a conference highlight.
Closing Programming & Closing Reception
Final conference day with morning education sessions, daytime closing programming, afternoon activities, and a signature closing reception in the evening. Attendees are encouraged to remain onsite through the evening.
Departure Day
Recommended departure day. Departing Thursday allows full participation in all conference programming and closing events on Wednesday.
Travel Planning Summary
- Recommended Arrival: Saturday, June 27 or Sunday, June 28
- Conference Programming: Sunday evening through Wednesday evening
- Recommended Departure: Thursday, July 2