NAQ '24 Schedule at a Glance
Union Station Hotel
St. Louis, MO
August 6-9, 2024

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - Preconference sessions, welcome reception

9:00 - 12:00 Morning Preconference session with John Guercio, PhD or Kim Zoeller
12:00 - 1:00 Boxed lunch 
1:00 - 3:30 Afternoon Preconference session with John Guercio, PhD or Kim Zoeller
5:30 - 8:30 Welcome reception
8:00-5:00 Exhibitor setup
Please feel free to visit the Union Station Aquarium in between NAQ '24 events!


Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - General sessions, breakout sessions, networking & entertainment event

9:00 - 9:15 Welcome address with Jessica Bax, Missouri DMH Division Director
9:15 -10:15 Keynote address "Living, Learning and Laughing Through the Years" with Barb Bancroft, RN
10:15 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 12:00 Breakout sessions
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch provided to all conference attendees
1:30 - 2:30 Breakout sessions
2:30 - 2:45 Break
2:45 - 3:45 Breakout sessions
3:45 - 4:00 Break
4:00 - 5:00 Keynote address "Reigniting Your Why: Unveiling the Power of Core Values and Personal Vision" with Shawn Jeffers
5:00 - 6:00 Break
6:00 - 9:00 Networking and "EnterTRAINment" event 'on the rails' of a historic Union Station train. All conference registrants are automatically registered for this event. Dinner & drinks will be provided. 

Thursday, August 8, 2024 - General sessions, breakout sessions

9:00 - 9:15 Welcome address with Wendy Witcig, Missouri DMH Deputy Director, Community Operations 
9:15-10:15 Keynote address "Changing the Culture: The Future of Smart Home Technology" with Cathy Bodine, PhD
10:15 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 12:00 Breakout sessions
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch provided to all conference attendees
1:30 - 2:30 Breakout sessions
2:30 - 2:45 Break
2:45 - 3:45 Breakout sessions
3:45 - 4:00 Break
4:00 - 5:00 Keynote address "Lives of Hope and Flourishing: The Shared Journey of I/DD Professionals and the People they Support" with David Morstad 

Friday, August 9, 2024 - General session & departure

8:00-8:30 Breakfast
8:30 -10:30 Keynote address "Achieving Your Goals While Shaping Work Life Balance" with Helene Segura
 


Note: All times are approximate, subject to change and should only be used for general planning purposes. This in-person event is being held in Central Time. 

 


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