Three days in Athens

Conference Schedule

Leadership training courses, workshops and special events across March 12–14, 2027.

01

Friday

March 12, 2027

  • 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Registration
    AD Registration
    Registration Booth
  • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    LTC course
    LTC #1
    Olympia 1
  • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    LTC course
    LTC #2
    Olympia 2
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    Workshop
    Workshop #1
    Athena G
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    Workshop
    Workshop #2
    Athena I
  • 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
    Session
    New AD Orientation
    Athena G
  • 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
    Session
    NIAAA Update
    Athena G
  • 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Registration
    AD & Exhibitor Registration/Setup
    Registration Booth
  • 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Social
    AD Head Shot Photos (CADY Studios)
    Registration Area
  • 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    LTC course
    LTC #3
    Athena I
  • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Workshop
    Sports Medicine Workshops presented by Northside Hospital & Source Sports Medicine
    Athena G
  • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Workshop
    When Seconds Count: Emergency Preparedness in Athletics

    Ruth Walker-Harris, MS, LAT, ATC, EMT-B

    Part of Sports Medicine Workshops presented by Northside Hospital & Source Sports Medicine

    Athena G
  • 4:00 PM – 6:45 PM
    Exhibit hall
    Exhibitor Booth Setup
    Grand Hall 1-6
  • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Workshop
    The Modern Sports Medicine Model for High Schools

    Mike Cain, BS, LAT, ATC

    Part of Sports Medicine Workshops presented by Northside Hospital & Source Sports Medicine

    Athena G
  • 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
    Social
    HOF Reception
    Olympia 1-2 Prefunction
  • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Awards
    HOF & NIAAA Awards Ceremony

    only HOF & National Awards

    Olympia 1-2
  • 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Exhibit hall
    Exhibitor Hall Open
    Grand Hall 1-6
  • 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Social
    Social in Exhibit Hall presented by Northside Hospital & Source Sports Medicine
    Grand Hall 1-6
02

Saturday

March 13, 2027

  • 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Registration
    AD Registration
    Registration Booth
  • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Social
    AD Head Shot Photos (CADY Studios)
    Registration Area
  • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Exhibit hall
    Exhibit Hall Open
    Grand Hall 1-6
  • 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
    Social
    Retired ADs/Past Presidents Breakfast
    Olympia 2
  • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Workshop
    Workshop #3
    Athena G
  • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Workshop
    Workshop #4
    Athena I
  • 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Social
    Conference Gift Distribution
    Grand Hall 1-6
  • 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
    Workshop
    Workshop #5
    Athena G
  • 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
    Workshop
    Workshop #6
    Athena I
  • 12:00 PM – 2:15 PM
    Session
    Opening Session

    Lunch + Welcome + Speaker + Vendor Parade

    Athena ABCDE
  • 2:15 PM – 5:30 PM
    Exhibit hall
    Exhibit Hall Open
    Grand Hall 1-6
  • 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
    Social
    Conference Gift Distribution
    Grand Hall 1-6
  • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Social
    Cornhole Tournament
    Grand Hall 1-6
  • 3:15 PM – 5:15 PM
    LTC course
    LTC #4 (first half)
    Olympia 1
  • 3:15 PM – 5:15 PM
    LTC course
    LTC #5 (first half)
    Olympia 2
  • 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Social
    Ice Cream Social presented by AJC Ads & AJC Varsity
    Grand Hall 1-6
  • 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Social
    Casino Night presented by Snap! Mobile
    Atrium
  • 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Social
    Social presented by Riddell
    Atrium
03

Sunday

March 14, 2027

  • 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    LTC course
    LTC #4 (second half)
    Olympia 1
  • 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    LTC course
    LTC #5 (second half)
    Olympia 2
  • 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Registration
    AD Registration
    Registration Booth
  • 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    Workshop
    Workshop #7
    Athena G
  • 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    Workshop
    Workshop #8
    Athena I
  • 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
    Workshop
    Workshop #10
    Athena I
  • 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
    Workshop
    Workshop #9
    Athena G
  • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Session
    CAA Exam
    Olympia 1
  • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Social
    Spouse Activity
    TBD
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Session
    Legal Year in Review
    Athena G
  • 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Session
    General Session: Lunch + Speaker + Business

    Speaker + President Transition + Executive Director

    Athena ABCDE
  • 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    LTC course
    LTC #6
    Olympia 1
  • 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    LTC course
    LTC #7
    Olympia 2
  • 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
    Session
    GAPPS Update
    Athena G
  • 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
    Session
    GHSA Update
    Athena ABCDE
  • 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
    Session
    GIAA Update
    Athena I
  • 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Registration
    AD Registration
    Registration Booth
  • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Workshop
    Workshop #11
    Athena G
  • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Workshop
    Workshop #12
    Athena I
  • 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
    Workshop
    Workshop #13
    Athena G
  • 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
    Workshop
    Workshop #14
    Athena I
  • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Awards
    Awards Banquet presented by BSN Sports

    Dinner + State Awards

    Athena ABCDE

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