Chicago, Illinois
March 16–18, 2019
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ASCD Empower19 Events Schedule at a Glance

The times and activities on this schedule are subject to change without notice, and not all activities listed are included with Empower19 conference registration. Additional activities at Empower19 can be found on the Special Events and Pre-Conference Learning pages and may also be communicated through email for selected groups (e.g. ASCD Student Chapters).

More than 400 concurrent learning sessions are available at Empower19 between Saturday, March 16 and Monday, March 18. Session descriptions and presenter information are available in the conference app and in the online conference schedule. All schedule changes will be announced through the conference app.

Wednesday, March 13

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

On-Site Registration

8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Pre-Conference Institutes
Thursday, March 14

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

On-Site Registration

8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Pre-Conference Institutes, School Site Visits
Friday, March 15

7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

On-Site Registration

8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Pre-Conference Institutes, Global Leadership Summit

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Chicago Museums Tour

5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception
Saturday, March 16

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

On-Site Registration

8:15 a.m.–9:45 a.m.

Learning Sessions
Including 60- and 90-minute concurrent sessions. View the online conference schedule to browse sessions.

8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Exhibit Show

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Opening General Session: Teaching Through Adversity: Facing Challenges and Making a Difference
Presenter: Ron Clark

12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.

Poster Gallery

12:00 noon–1:30 p.m.

Lunch (on your own) / Keynote Luncheons

1:45 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Learning Sessions
Including 60- and 90-minute concurrent sessions. View the online conference schedule to browse sessions.

6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

The Whole Child Network Reception

7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

President's Networking Reception
Sunday, March 17

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

On-Site Registration

8:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m.

Learning Sessions
Including 60- and 90-minute concurrent sessions. View the online conference schedule to browse sessions.

8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Exhibit Show

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Second General Session: Presidential Leadership Lessons: A Conversation with Doris Kearns Goodwin
Presenter: Doris Kearns Goodwin

12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.

Poster Gallery

12:00 noon–1:30 p.m.

Lunch (on your own) / Keynote Luncheons

1:45 p.m.–5:15 p.m.

Learning Sessions
Including 60- and 90-minute concurrent sessions. View the online conference schedule to browse sessions.

4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

International Reception
Monday, March 18

7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

On-Site Registration

8:15 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Learning Sessions
Including 60- and 90-minute concurrent sessions. View the online conference schedule to browse sessions.

8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Exhibit Show

11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon

Third General Session: Remarks by Ashton Kutcher
Presenter: Ashton Kutcher

12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.

Empower19 Send-Off: See You In L.A.! (Closing Reception)