Program
The meeting will take place at the I Hotel and Conference Center (aka Illinois Conference Center) in Champaign. [View map of Conference Center]
Preliminary Schedule at a Glance
Subject to change. Last updated July 22.
Monday, October 24
8:00 AM-5:00 PM |
Registration desk open |
In front of Illinois Ballroom |
9:00 AM-4:30 PM |
Student Expo |
Room TBA |
1:00 PM-4:30 PM |
Room TBA |
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4:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Honors/Awards Ceremony |
Quad Room |
5:15 PM-7:30 PM |
Icebreaker/Reception |
Illinois Ballroom |
7:30 PM-10:00 PM |
Jammin' Geos/Entertainment |
Illinois Ballroom |
Tuesday, October 25
6:30 AM-8:30AM |
Enhanced Continental Breakfast |
Foyer |
7:30 AM-5:00 PM |
Registration desk open |
In front of Illinois Ballroom |
8:15 AM-9:00 PM |
Plenary Session |
Chancellor Ballroom |
9:00 AM-Noon |
Technical Sessions I, II, III |
Technology, Lincoln, Alma Mater Rooms |
Noon-1:15 PM |
Buffet Lunch |
Foyer, Illinois Ballroom |
1:15 PM-5:00 PM |
Technical Sessions I, II, III |
Technology, Lincoln, Alma Mater Rooms |
5:00 PM-6:30 PM |
Buffet Dinner |
Foyer, Illinois Ballroom |
6:30 PM-8:30 PM |
Core Workshop / Cash Bar |
Chancellor Ballroom |
Wednesday, October 26
6:30 AM-8:30AM |
Enhanced Continental Breakfast |
Foyer |
8:00 AM-5:00 PM |
Registration desk open |
In front of Illinois Ballroom |
8:15 AM-Noon |
Technical Sessions I, II |
Lincoln, Alma Mater Rooms |
Noon-1:15 PM |
Buffet Lunch |
Foyer, Illinois Ballroom |
1:15 PM-4:30 PM |
Technology, Quad Rooms |
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4:30 PM-5:30 PM |
End of Conference Reception |
Foyer |
Optional Pre-Conference Field Trip: Hicks Dome, IL Critical Minerals and Stratigraphy
Saturday, October 22nd – Monday, October 24th (by 2pm)
Cost: $200
Includes: Transportation to Field Hotel/Field Sites and Return, Snacks, Drinks, Boxed Lunches, Catered Dinner, Handouts, Field Instructors
Participants responsible for lodging costs, one dinner, and transportation to the I Hotel for departure on October 22nd.
A more detailed program will be available closer to October. Please check back later.