IMA Biennial Conference 2024 ScheduleTentative Schedule | All information below is listed in Eastern Standard TimeClick here for a printable version SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 20249:00 am - 4:00 pm | IMA Mentor Training 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Pre-conference session for conference attendees 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Pre-conference session for grant recipients MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 20248:00 am - 8:45 am | Breakfast and Newcomer's Introduction 8:45 am - 10:00 am | Opening Session and Keynote Presentation 10:00 am - 10:10 am | Break 10:10 am - 11:00 am | Concurrent Sessions | Trend Talk 11:00 am - 11:50 am | Concurrent Sessions | Trend Talk 11:50 am - 12:00 pm | Break 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Lunch and Keynote 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Networking and Vendors Showcase 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | World Cafe 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Mentor Networking Reception
6:30 pm | Dinner On-Your-Own TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 20247:50 am - 8:50 am | Breakfast, IMA Business Meeting 9:00 am - 9:50 am | Concurrent Sessions | Trend Talk 9:50 am - 10:00 am | Break 10:00 am - 11:50 am | 2 Concurrent In-depth sessions | Trend Talk 11:50 am - 12:00 pm | Break 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Lunch and Keynote, Conference Closing 2:15 pm - 4:45 pm | Board meeting and/or debriefing
Pre-conference sessions on Sunday, February 25, 2024, are an opportunity to take a deep dive into the work of mentoring and provide opportunities to develop skills. Mentoring Certification Training | Led by: Kathleen Sciarappa and Miriam Witmer How to Manage a Mentoring Program | Led by: Laura Lunsford Building the Relationship as an Undergraduate Peer Mentor | Led by: Andrea Engler and Mark Minglin |