The following times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Thursday, May 7, 2026
6:30 a.m . – 7:00 a.m.
Pre-Conference Sessions Check In
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Pre-Conference Sessions
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Morning Sessions
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration Open
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Keynote Session
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Poster Preview Session
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch on your own
Posters and Exhibits
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Break and Exhibits
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Day One Closing Session
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Networking Event
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF) Reception
Friday, May 8, 2026
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Morning Sessions
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Exhibits
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Keynote Session – Nessa Coyle Leadership Series
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Break & Exhibits
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
HPNA Membership Meeting and Networking Activity
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Break & Exhibits
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) Certification Luncheon
1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Break & Exhibits
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Break & Exhibits
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
