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Schedule of Events 

Attending can earn you credit. TIDA will apply for continuing education credits (CE/CLE). More information on the approved states will be available closer to the event.

*Tentative Schedule. The TIDA Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 13 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026

6:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

TIDA Golf Tournament (Registration required.)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

TIDA Service Project

1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Annual Seminar Registration Desk Open
1:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Exhibitor Set-up & Video Recordings
2:00 - 3:20 p.m.
 Judicial Fairness Roundtable (RSVP on the registration form.)
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Emerging Leaders Symposium & New Member Meet & Greet (RSVP on the registration form.)
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Emerging Leaders Symposium
4:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Speed Networking for New Members/Emerging Leaders
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - TIDA Board and Committee Chair Meet & Greet for Members
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Tyson & Mendes
Cocktails, mocktails, and light hors d'oeuvres
7:00 p.m.

Dine Arounds Hosted by the TIDA Emerging Leaders Subcommittee and TIDA IDEA Committee (RSVP required and will be available closer to the event.)
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
7:45 - 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast 
Sponsored by Dickie McCamey Chilcote
7:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Annual Seminar Registration Desk Open
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

State of the Industry Speaker
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Opening Remarks & Awards
April Arnold, TIDA President
9:30 - 10:20 a.m.

EDUCATIONAL SESSION
10:20 - 10:40 a.m.

TIDA TALK
10:40 - 11:00 a.m.

Morning Networking Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

EDUCATIONAL SESSION
12:20 - 12:50 p.m.

Lunch 
Sponsored by Envista Forensics
12:50 - 1:50 p.m.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Troy Smith
1:50 - 2:10 p.m.

TIDA TALK
2:10 - 2:30 p.m.

TIDA TALK
2:30 - 2:50 p.m.

TIDA TALK
2:50 - 3:10 p.m.

TIDA TALK
3:10 - 3:40 p.m.

 TIDA Membership Meeting & Board of Directors Election (TIDA Members only.)
3:40 - 4:00 p.m.

Afternoon Networking Break
4:00 - 4:50 p.m.

EDUCATIONAL SESSION
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
 Networking Reception
Sponsored by COX P.L.L.C.
Cocktails, mocktails, and light hors d'oeuvres

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
7:45 - 10:00 a.m.

Annual Seminar Registration Desk Open
8:00 - 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast
8:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Exhibit Hall Open
8:30 - 8:50 a.m.

TIDA TALK
8:50 - 9:10 a.m.

TIDA TALK
9:10 - 9:30 a.m.

TIDA TALK
9:30 - 9:50 a.m.

TIDA TALK
9:50 - 10:10 a.m.

TIDA TALK
10:10 - 10:30 a.m.

Morning Networking Break
10:30 - 11:20 a.m.

EDUCATIONAL SESSION 
11:20 - 11:40 a.m.

TIDA TALK
11:40 a.m. Closing Remarks
Exhibitor Breakdown
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