MI-ACE Women's Network Conference Program at a Glance

Time	Session
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.	Registration & Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.	Opening & Welcome
8:45 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.	Opening Plenary Session
9:55 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.	Networking Break
10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. 10:10 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.	Breakout Sessions Extended Breakout Session 10:10 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
11:10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.	Networking Break
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.	Policy Committee Plenary & Policy Pioneer Recognition Ceremony
1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Networking Break
2:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.	Afternoon Plenary Session
3:20 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Closing Remarks
3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	Vendor Expo
3:40 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.	Special Interest Group Sessions Connections Meeting: Professional Organizations: Why are they Important? Emerita Meeting: Trailblazing Leadership: Wisdom from Michigan ACE Honorary Emerita MI-ACE Institutional Representatives Annual Meeting: Inspiring While Building Momentum in Today’s Higher Ed (IRs Only) Young Women Strong Leaders (YWSL) Annual Meeting
3:40 p.m. - 5:40 p.m.	Speed Mentoring
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.	Reception with Heavy Hors d'oeuvres
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.	Optional Evening Activities organized by Conference Host

Time	Session
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.	Registration & Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.	Opening & Welcome
8:45 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.	Opening Plenary Session
9:55 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.	Networking Break
10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. 10:10 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.	Breakout Sessions Extended Breakout Session 10:10 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
11:10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.	Networking Break
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Distinguished Woman In Higher Education Leadership Award Ceremony and Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.	Networking Break
1:15 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.	Afternoon Plenary Session
2:20 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.	State Chair Address
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Next State Chair Address
3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.	Closing Remarks & Acknowledgements

Conference inquiries can be sent to mi-ace-2025-2026@star.lcc.edu.