Preliminary Schedule

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

• Registration begins at 12pm
• Program begins at 2pm
• Opening Keynote begins at 6pm followed by a light Reception

Thursday, February 20, 2025

• Registration begins at 7:30am
• Keynote session begins at 8:30am
• Program for the day ends at 4:00pm

Friday, February 21, 2025

• Keynote session begins at 8:30am
• Conference ends at 12:30pm

Venue

The Tempe Mission Palms Hotel is located in the city of Tempe, 4 Miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The hotel is situated near Arizona State University (ASU) and there are plenty of things to do nearby that make the city a fun and exciting place to visit. It is walking distance to Mill Avenue where there are many restaurants, shops, nightlife venues, sporting events, and live entertainment. The hotel will be happy to hold your baggage if you arrive before check-in time and on Friday after you check out before the end of the Symposium.

Overview of Tempe and Nearby Attractions:

The city of Tempe is packed with history, culture, shopping, dining, and nightlife, and guests staying at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel are in the heart of it all. Take a stroll along Tempe Town Lake or rent a pedal boat/canoe. Explore the stores at Tempe Marketplace. Hike a mountain. Take in a show at ASU Gammage. Check out the local attractions, shopping, recreation, and entertainment.

If you desire to get further out and see more, Old Town Scottsdale with a wide variety of restaurants and the upscale, contemporary shopping complex, Fashion Square Mall, is about a 20-minute ride away.