Time Activity 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 - 9:10 a.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks: Setting the Stage 9:10 - 9:30 a.m. Executive Perspectives with SME Leadership 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Success Blueprint: SME Mission, Vision & Purpose 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Rising Stars: The Power of Emerging Professionals 10:45 - 10:55 a.m. Break 10:55 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SME Now: Breaking Misconceptions & Unlocking Benefits 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Bites & Insights: Engaging Conversations Over Lunch 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. From Table to Takeaways: Lunch Report Out Breakout Sessions 1:30 - 2:20 p.m. Chapter Leader Session: Creating a Strong Foundation – The Keys to a Healthy Chapter 1:30 - 2:20 p.m. Emerging Professionals Session: Next-Gen Perspectives – EPs and the Future of SME 2:20 - 2:30 p.m. Break 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Effective Communication & Marketing for Chapter Success 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Closing Thoughts & Next Steps: Moving Forward Together
