Schedule at a Glance (Times are Listed in Eastern Time)
• Event Start: Badge pick-up begins at noon ET on Monday, April 13, 2026, with the opening plenary starting at 3:00 pm ET.
• Event End: The event concludes at 5:00 pm ET on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Note: These times are subject to minor adjustments, but this will provide a general framework for planning your travel. Please plan to have your group stay for the duration of the event to maximize their experience, and since presentations can be scheduled at any time during the duration and special scheduling requests won’t be accommodated.
Day 1: Monday, April 13, 2026
| 12:00 pm-6:30 pm | Arrivals and Badge Pick-up for Attendees NCUR is not a public event. Due to safety and security reasons, access to this event is by registration only. Badges must be worn by registrants for the duration of the event. |
| 12:00 pm-6:30 pm | Check-in and Help Desk for Attendees Open and Check-in and Set-up for Exhibitors Open |
| 1:00 pm-6:00 pm | Speaker Ready Room Open |
| 3:00 pm-4:00 pm | Welcome Plenary - Tucker Bryant |
| 4:00 pm-4:30 pm | Transition to Elevate the Arts |
| 4:30 pm-6:30 pm | Elevate the Arts: Gallery Art and Student Performances |
Day 2: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
| 7:00 am-5:00 pm | Check-in and Help Desk for Attendees Open NCUR is not a public event. Due to safety and security reasons, access to this event is by registration only. Badges must be worn by registrants for the duration of the event. |
| 7:00 am-5:00 pm | Speaker Ready Room Open |
| 8:00 am-5:00 pm | Faculty Lounge Open |
| 8:00 am-11:30 am | Future Fair + NCUR Swag Store Open |
| 8:00 am-9:00 am | Student Oral Presentations: Group 1 |
| 8:00 am-9:00 am | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 1 |
| 8:00 am-9:00 am | Student Film Presentations: Group 1 |
| 8:00 am-8:50 am | Student Poster Presentations: Group 1 |
| 8:45 am-9:15 am | AM Snack |
| 9:00 am-10:00 am | Morning Mentor Facilitated Discussion |
| 9:15 am-10:15 am | Student Oral Presentations: Group 2 |
| 9:15 am-10:15 am | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 2 |
| 9:15 am-10:15 am | Student Film Presentations: Group 2 |
| 9:15 am-10:15 am | NCUR - Beyond the Podium - Is Grad School for You? A Quick Guide to Applying and Why It Matters |
| 9:15 am-10:05 am | Student Poster Presentations: Group 2 |
| 10:45 am-11:45 am | Student Oral Presentations: Group 3 |
| 10:45 am-11:45 am | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 3 |
| 10:45 am-11:45 am | Student Film Presentations: Group 3 |
| 10:45 am-11:45 am | NCUR - Student Ambassador Panel - Discovering Innovation and Unpredictable Change: Student Perspectives in Research |
| 10:45 am-11:35 am | Student Poster Presentations: Group 3 |
| 11:30 am-1:00 pm | Ticketed Lunch |
| 1:00 pm-4:00 pm | Future Fair + NCUR Swag Store Open |
| 1:00 pm-2:00 pm | Student Oral Presentations: Group 4 |
| 1:00 pm-2:00 pm | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 4 |
| 1:00 pm-2:00 pm | Student Film Presentations: Group 4 |
| 1:00 pm-2:00 pm | NCUR - Beyond the Podium - Personal Statement Workshop |
| 1:00 pm-1:50 pm | Student Poster Presentations: Group 4 |
| 2:00 pm-3:00 pm | NCUR - Beyond the Podium - Writing a Compelling Resume |
| 2:00 pm-3:00 pm | Afternoon Mentor Facilitated Discussion |
| 2:15 pm-3:15 pm | Student Oral Presentations: Group 5 |
| 2:15 pm-3:15 pm | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 5 |
| 2:15 pm-3:15 pm | Student Film Presentations: Group 5 |
| 2:15 pm-3:05 pm | Student Poster Presentations: Group 5 |
| 3:00 pm-4:00 pm | NCUR - Beyond the Podium - Fireside Chat - Confluence of Science & Arts in the Age of AI |
| 3:45 pm-4:45 pm | Student Oral Presentations: Group 6 |
| 3:45 pm-4:45 pm | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 6 |
| 3:45 pm-4:45 pm | Student Film Presentations: Group 6 |
| 3:45 pm-4:35 pm | Student Poster Presentations: Group 6 |
| 5:00 pm-8:00 pm | Battle of the Brains: The Ultimate Game Show Food trucks & light entertainment outside starting at 5:00 pm | Doors open at 6:00 pm | Show begins at 7:00 pm - Limited seating | Badge needed for entry Dominion Energy Center |
Day 3: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
| 7:00 am-5:00 pm | Speaker Ready Room Open |
| 7:30 am-5:00 pm | Check-in and Help Desk for Attendees Open NCUR is not a public event. Due to safety and security reasons, access to this event is by registration only. Badges must be worn by registrants for the duration of the event. |
| 8:00 am-1:00 pm | Faculty Lounge Open |
| 8:00 am-10:15 am | Future Fair + NCUR Swag Store Open |
| 8:00 am-9:00 am | Student Oral Presentations: Group 7 |
| 8:00 am-9:00 am | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 7 |
| 8:00 am-9:00 am | Student Film Presentations: Group 7 |
| 8:00 am-8:50 am | Student Poster Presentations: Group 7 |
| 8:45 am-9:15 am | AM Snack |
| 9:00 am-10:00 am | Morning Mentor Facilitated Discussion |
| 9:00 am-10:00 am | NCUR - Beyond the Podium - Writing a Compelling Resume |
| 9:15 am-10:15 am | Student Oral Presentations: Group 8 |
| 9:15 am-10:15 am | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 8 |
| 9:15 am-10:15 am | Student Film Presentations: Group 8 |
| 9:15 am-10:05 am | Student Poster Presentations: Group 8 |
| 10:00 am-11:00 am | NCUR - Beyond the Podium - Personal Statement Workshop |
| 10:30 am-11:30 am | Plenary - Anna Topol |
| 11:30 am-1:00 pm | Ticketed Lunch |
| 12:30 pm-3:00 pm | Future Fair + NCUR Swag Store Open |
| 1:00 pm-2:00 pm | Student Oral Presentations: Group 9 |
| 1:00 pm-2:00 pm | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 9 |
| 1:00 pm-2:00 pm | Student Film Presentations: Group 9 |
| 1:00 pm-2:00 pm | NCUR - Beyond the Podium - Is Grad School for You? A Quick Guide to Applying and Why It Matters |
| 1:00 pm-1:50 pm | Student Poster Presentations: Group 9 |
| 2:15 pm-3:15 pm | Student Oral Presentations: Group 10 |
| 2:15 pm-3:15 pm | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 10 |
| 2:15 pm-3:15 pm | Student Film Presentations: Group 10 |
| 2:15 pm-3:05 pm | Student Poster Presentations: Group 10 |
| 3:45 pm-4:45 pm | Student Oral Presentations: Group 11 |
| 3:45 pm-4:45 pm | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 11 |
| 3:45 pm-4:45 pm | Student Film Presentations: Group 11 |
| 3:45 pm-4:35 pm | Student Poster Presentations: Group 11 |
| 5:00 pm | Departures |
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