Events at a Glance
Find a clear overview of the main events happening each day of the conference to help plan your schedule with ease.
Stay informed and make the most of every day by keeping track of key sessions, activities, and highlights.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Registration Hours: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Coral Lounge
Exhibit Hall: 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM, Coral Lounge
Silent Auction: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Coral Lounge
Executive Committee Meeting: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, Coral 2
Board of Directors Meeting: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM, Coral 2
Newcomers Welcome Reception: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Rooftop Garden/Waikiki Starlight Luau
Vital Issues: 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Tapa Bar
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Registration Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Coral Lounge
Silent Auction: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Coral Lounge
Exhibit Hall: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Coral Lounge
Concurrent Sessions: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Concurrent Sessions: 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Concurrent Sessions: 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Concurrent Sessions: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
President’s Address: 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM, Coral Ballroom
President’s Public Reception: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, Rooftop Garden/Waikiki Starlight Luau
Vital Issues: 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Tapa Bar
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Registration Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Coral Lounge
Silent Auction: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Coral Lounge
Exhibit Hall: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Coral Lounge
Concurrent Sessions: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Distinguished Scholar Lifetime Achievement Award Address: 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM, Coral Ballroom
Concurrent Sessions: 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Concurrent Sessions: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Oscar S. Causey Award Address : 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM, Coral Ballroom
Town Hall: 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM, Coral 3
Vital Issues: 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Tapa Bar
Friday, December 4, 2026
Registration Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Coral Lounge
Silent Auction: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Coral Lounge
Exhibit Hall: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Coral Lounge
Concurrent Sessions: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz Keynote Address: 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM, Coral Ballroom
STAR Fellows Research Showcase: 1:15 PM – 4:00 PM, Coral 2
Concurrent Sessions: 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Concurrent Sessions: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Dr. Suresh Canagarajah Keynote Address: 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM, Coral Ballroom
Annual Business Meeting: 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM, Coral Ballroom
LRA Networking Event: Literacies in Conversation — Moving Ideas, Building Community: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM, Rooftop Garden/Waikiki Starlight Luau
In Memoriam Tribute: 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM, South Pacific 1
Policy & Legislative Committee Policy Chat: 7:30 PM – 8:40 PM, Coral 2
Vital Issues: 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Tapa Bar
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Registration Hours: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Coral Lounge
Purchase Silent Auction Books: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Coral Lounge
Concurrent Sessions: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Integrative Research Review Panel: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Coral Ballroom
Board of Directors Meeting: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Coral 2