2027 Aspire Convention | April 4-8, 2027 | New Orleans, LA
All sessions are listed in Central Time.
Schedule subject to change
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
NPD Certification Preparation Day One*
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
President's Reception (invite only)
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Registration Open
8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Pre-Convention Morning Workshops*
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
NPD Certification Preparation Day Two*
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Leadership Academy Kickoff
12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Pre-Convention Afternoon Workshops*
4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Welcome Session
5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Opening Keynote
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Opening Reception & Exhibit Showcase
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Poster Viewing
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
7:15 – 8:15 a.m.
Sponsored Breakfast Sessions*
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions I
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Exhibit Showcase
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions II
12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Sponsored Lunch Sessions*
12:45 – 2:45 p.m.
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Concurrent Session III
Concurrent Sessions IV
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Poster Reception & Exhibit Showcase
7:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
7:30 a.m. – Noon
Concurrent Sessions V
Concurrent Sessions VI
11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
1:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Passport to Prizes Announcement
1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Star Search Competition
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions VII
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions VIII
5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
Awards Reception
Concurrent Sessions IX
Concurrent Sessions X
Live NPD Forecast Podcast Recording
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Closing Keynote Session
*Additional registration and fees required.