Conference Schedule

SUNDAY, November 2

Project Chimps Sanctuary Visit

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9:00 am - 4:00 pm Project Chimps Sanctuary, Morganton, GA

Networking Opportunity

Community Wellness Day at Atlanta Humane

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11:00 am - 5:00 pm Atlanta Humane Society, 1551 Perry Blvd NW Atlanta 30318

Networking Opportunity

Registration Open

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 8th floor Registration Desk

MONDAY, November 3

Registration Open

7:30 am - 4:30 pm 8th floor Registration Desk

Orientation

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8:15 am - 9:15 am

Networking Opportunity

The Network Live (full daylong details)

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9:30 am - 3:30 pm The Peachtree Ballroom

The Network Live

The Space Between: Rethinking the Leadership Leap

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9:50 am - 10:20 am The Peachtree Ballroom

The Network Live

Bridging the Gap: Communicating to Connect, Elevate & Lead Across Generations

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10:20 am - 11:35 am The Peachtree Ballroom

The Network Live

The Network Live: Lunch

11:35 am - 12:35 pm The Peachtree Ballroom

Networking Opportunity

Defining the Leader You Want to Become

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12:35 pm - 1:50 pm The Peachtree Ballroom

The Network Live

Snack Break

1:50 pm - 2:05 pm

Advocacy in Action: Mobilizing Voices to Shape the Future of Animal Welfare

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2:05 pm - 3:20 pm The Peachtree Ballroom

The Network Live

The Network Live Wrap-Up

3:20 pm - 3:50 pm The Peachtree Ballroom

The Network Live

TUESday, November 4

Friends of Bill W. (Friends of Jimmy K. welcomed also)

7:00 am - 7:30 am

Morning Stretch

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7:30 am - 8:00 am

Networking Opportunity

Orientation

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7:30 am - 8:30 am

Networking Opportunity

Registration Open

7:30 am - 4:30 pm 8th floor Registration Desk

Continental Breakfast

8:00 am - 8:55 am

Networking Opportunity

Opening Remarks

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9:00 am - 9:30 am The Peachtree Ballroom

Brilliant Well-Being is the Future of Work

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9:30 am - 10:55 am The Peachtree Ballroom

Keynote/General Session

Developing an Impactful Donor Stewardship Program

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11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Fundraising

Local Voices, Local Choices: The TACARE Approach to Animal Welfare

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11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Collaborative & Strategic Leadership

Spark Customer Love

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11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Communications & Marketing

Unlocking Cultural IQ for Animal Welfare & Veterinary Leaders of Tomorrow

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11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Strategic Workforces

Lunch Plus The Annual Business Meeting & The Wagsies

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12:30 pm - 1:45 pm The Peachtree Ballroom

Networking Opportunity

Leading and Communicating with Confidence and Clarity: Harnessing Neuroplasticity Tools to Empower Teams

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1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

Communications & Marketing

Mining Your Board’s Treasure Map

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1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

Fundraising

Pet Problems Are People Problems

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1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

Collaborative & Strategic Leadership

Pivot: Strategies to Transform Leadership Through Deep Connection

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1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

Strategic Workforces

Snack Break

2:45 pm - 3:05 pm

Networking Opportunity

Track Discussions: Brainstorm & Build Connections

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3:05 pm - 3:50 pm The Peachtree Ballroom

Networking Opportunity

Furmily Feud

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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Peachtree Ballroom

Networking Opportunity

Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall

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5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Augusta Ballroom, 7th floor

Networking Opportunity

WEDNESDAY, November 5

Friends of Bill W. (Friends of Jimmy K. welcomed also)

7:00 am - 7:30 am

Morning Stretch

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7:30 am - 8:00 am

Networking Opportunity

Registration Open

7:30 am - 3:45 pm 8th floor Registration Desk

Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

8:00 am - 8:55 am Augusta Ballroom, 7th floor

Networking Opportunity

Opening Remarks – Day 2

9:00 am - 9:30 am The Peachtree Ballroom

Fuel the Fire – Igniting Career Growth

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9:30 am - 10:55 am The Peachtree Ballroom

Keynote/General Session

From Digital Chaos to Strategic Impact: Building a Technology Ecosystem That Powers Your Mission

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11:10 am - 12:10 pm

Collaborative & Strategic Leadership

The 7 Pillars of a Thriving Major Gifts Program

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11:10 am - 12:10 pm

Fundraising

The Words We Use, The People We Leave Out: Transformation Through Storytelling and Cultural Connection

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11:10 am - 12:10 pm

Communications & Marketing

Unlocking Growth: Empowering Leaders at Every Level of Your Organization

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11:10 am - 12:10 pm

Strategic Workforces

Lunch & Final Exhibit Hall Visits

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12:10 pm - 1:40 pm Augusta Ballroom, 7th floor

A Roadmap for Developing Internship Programming at Animal Shelters

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1:40 pm - 2:40 pm

Strategic Workforces

Beyond Assumptions: A Case Study for Engaging Underserved Communities in Veterinary Care Initiatives

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1:40 pm - 2:40 pm

Collaborative & Strategic Leadership

Breaking the Barriers: Effective Communication in Multicultural / Generational Environments

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1:40 pm - 2:40 pm

Communications & Marketing

HSMO Day of Giving: A Digital Fundraising Success Story

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1:40 pm - 2:40 pm

Fundraising

Snack Break in Exhibit Hall

2:40 pm - 3:30 pm Augusta Ballroom, 7th floor

Networking Opportunity

Track Discussions: Brainstorm & Build Connections

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3:45 pm - 4:30 pm The Peachtree Ballroom

Networking Opportunity

Party at The World of Coca-Cola, sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition

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5:45 pm - 8:00 pm World of Coca-Cola, 121 Baker St. NW Atlanta

Networking Opportunity

THURsday, November 6

Friends of Bill W. (Friends of Jimmy K. welcomed also)

7:00 am - 7:30 am

Breakfast

8:00 am - 8:55 am Augusta Ballroom, 7th floor

Networking Opportunity

Registration Open

8:00 am - 10:00 am 8th floor Registration Desk

Compassion Rounds

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9:00 am - 10:00 am

Strategic Workforces

Direct Marketing Fundraising Analytics for C-Suite and Board Leaders

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9:00 am - 10:00 am

Fundraising

Mastering Government Relations: Strategies for Effective Advocacy and Collaboration in Animal Control

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9:00 am - 10:00 am

Communications & Marketing

Stress-Free Strategic Planning: Achieving Organizational Alignment without Annoyance

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9:00 am - 10:00 am

Collaborative & Strategic Leadership

The Empathy Advantage: The Soft Skill Superpower Every Leader Needs

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10:15 am - 11:45 am

Keynote/General Session

What Happens After They Go Home? An Analysis of 50,000+ Post-Adoption Surveys

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11:45 am - 12:55 pm The Peachtree Ballroom

Keynote/General Session

Tour Atlanta Humane Society (three 45-minute tour choices)

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2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Atlanta Humane Society, 1551 Perry Blvd NW Atlanta 30318

Networking Opportunity

Tour Fulton County Animal Services (two 45-minute tour choices)

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3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Fulton County Animal Services, 1251 Fulton Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta 30336

Networking Opportunity