INARF 2026 Annual Conference Agenda ​

The INARF Annual Conference continued to evolve in 2026, bringing all audiences together for a dynamic two-and-a-half-day experience. The conference opened with the INARF Opening Awards Celebration and wrapped up with Best Practices Sessions that foster peer-to-peer learning among professionals in similar roles from across the state. In between, attendees engage in a variety of one-hour educational sessions, explore the Expo Hall between sessions and during lunch, shop unique hand-crafted items from Artisan Exhibitors, and connect with vendors offering innovative products and services. Casual conversation and meaningful networking are woven throughout the event, highlighted by Tuesday evening’s Annual Conference Reception.​​ See below for more information on how each day of this year's conference was laid out! ​

Tuesday, September 22

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8 - 9 AM

Registration & Networking Breakfast

9 AM - 4:15 PM

Attendee Services Desk Open

9 - 10:15 AM

Welcome & Opening Awards Ceremony (Including ILA Graduation)

10:15 - 10:45 AM

Time With Exhibitors

10:45 - 11:45 AM

Educational Breakout Sessions

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Lunch With Exhibitors

12:45 - 1:45 PM

Educational Breakout Sessions

2 - 3 PM

Educational Breakout Sessions

3:15 - 4:15 PM

Educational Breakout Sessions

4:15 - 6 PM

Annual Conference Reception

Wednesday, September 23

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8 - 9 AM

Registration & Networking Breakfast

9 AM - 3:15 PM

Attendee Services Desk Open

8:30 - 9:30 AM

General Session

9:30 - 10 AM

Time With Exhibitors

10 - 11 AM

Educational Breakout Sessions

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Educational Breakout Sessions

12:15 - 1:15 PM

Lunch With Exhibitors

1:30 - 2:30 PM

Educational Breakout Sessions

2:45 - 3:45 PM

Educational Breakout Sessions

Thursday, September 24

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8 - 8:30 AM

Networking Breakfast

8 AM - 12 PM

Attendee Services Desk Open

8:30 - 10:30 AM

Best Practices Sessions

10:45 AM - 12 PM

Closing Session Featuring CMS & INARF

Descriptions of Educational Sessions and Speakers can be found in our Conference Schedule Document.