Schedule of Events
Schedule is subject to change. All times are listed in Central Time.
Build your personalized agenda. Browse the full education program and select the sessions you wish to attend to prepare for an impactful conference experience.
Wednesday, May 20
| 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Hospital Tours (pre-registration required) |
| 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Intensives (pre-registration required) |
Thursday, May 21
| 8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Opening Keynote |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Exhibit Hall Grand Opening |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Lunch and Poster Viewing |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Reception |
Friday, May 22
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Break in the Exhibit Hall |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Lunch and Poster Viewing in Exhibit Hall Passport to Prizes drawing at 1:30 p.m. |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
Saturday, May 23
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Refreshments |
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Closing Assembly |
Registration
Conference registration will be open during the following times.
| Wednesday, May 20 | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, May 21 | 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
| Friday, May 22 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, May 23 | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Hospital Tours
Start your Child Life Conference experience with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes hospital tours at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago or University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital. These one-hour guided tours offer a unique opportunity to explore each hospital’s Child Life program, learn about innovative practices, and see clinical spaces firsthand. Hear directly from program leaders and certified child life specialists. Advance sign-up is required, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. A $5 fee will be added to your registration, and covers a CTA pass for transportation to and from the hospital.
Tour times
9:00 am – 10:00 am
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Locations
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
UChicago Medicine - Comer Children's
5721 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637