Save the date for NCEA 2019 Convention & Expo in Chicago, April 23 – 25!
The NCEA Convention & Expo is the largest private education association gathering in the world. Those participating represent all aspects of Catholic school and faith-based education from preschool, elementary, secondary, adult education, colleges and universities. The Convention is a time to celebrate, to acquire new knowledge, and to renew your spirit. Chicago is just the place for that to happen to you!
*The below schedule is subject to change. Please check back often for any updates!*
| Monday, April 22 |
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| 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Exhibitor Set Up | McCormick Place – West, Hall F1, Level 3 | |
| 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Registration and Badge Pick Up | McCormick Place – West, Hall F1, Level 3 | |
| 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Advisory Council Lunch & Meetings | By Invitation Only | |
| 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. | President’s Reception & Dinner | By Invitation Only | |
| Tuesday, April 23 | Location | ||
| 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Registration and Badge Pickup | McCormick Place – West, Hall F1, Level 3 | |
| 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Exhibitor Set Up | McCormick Place – West, Hall F1, Level 3 | |
| 8:00 – 8:15 a.m. | Liturgy Prelude | McCormick Place – West, Skyline Ballroom, Level 3 | |
| 8:15 – 10:00 a.m. | Opening Eucharistic Liturgy | McCormick Place – West, Skyline Ballroom, Level 3 | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Expo Hall Grand Opening | McCormick Place – West, Hall F1, Level 3 | |
| 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Expo / NCEA Central | McCormick Place – West, Hall F1, Level 3 | |
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | CHESCS Meeting | By Invitation Only | |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Professional Development Sessions | McCormick Place – West, Level 1 | |
| Noon – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch Available for Purchase | McCormick Place – West | |
| 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. | Professional Development Sessions | McCormick Place – West, Level 1 | |
| 3:15 – 4:45 p.m. | Opening Ceremonies and General Session | McCormick Place – West, Skyline Ballroom, Level 3 | |
| 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. | Secondary Administrators Reception | Marriott Marquis Chicago, Water Tower Room *Advanced Registration Required |
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| 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. | Exceptional Learners Educators Networking Reception | Marriott Marquis Chicago, Daniel Burnham Room *Advanced Registration Required |
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| 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. | Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Awards. Reception* | Marriott Marquis Chicago, Grand Horizon A/B | |
| 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Awards. Dinner* | Marriott Marquis Chicago, Grand Horizon EFG | |
NCEA Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Awards Dinner
NCEA has a longstanding tradition of honoring and recognizing excellence and distinguished service in Catholic school education. We will recognize the awardees of the 2019 Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Awards at a dinner on Tuesday, April 23. Tickets may be purchased during registration or added to your existing registration through the Registration Resource Center.
| Wednesday, April 24 |
Location | ||
| 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Registration and Badge Pickup | McCormick Place – West, Hall F1, Level 3 | |
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Morning Liturgy | McCormick Place – West, Skyline Ballroom, Level 3 | |
| 8:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. | 2019 NCEA Visions for Excellence Early Childhood Education Seminar | Marriott Marquis Chicago, various rooms *Advanced Registration Required |
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| 8:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Expo Hall / NCEA Central | McCormick Place – West, Hall F1, Level 3 | |
| 9:00 – 10: 15 a.m. | Professional Development Sessions | McCormick Place – West, Level 1 | |
| 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. | Professional Development Sessions | McCormick Place – West, Level 1 | |
| 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch available for purchase | McCormick Place – West | |
| 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Special Event Lunches | Marriott Marquis Chicago, various rooms *Ticket Purchase Required |
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| 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Coffee in the Expo Hall / Prize Announcements | McCormick Place – West, Hall F1, Level 3 | |
| 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. | Professional Development Sessions | McCormick Place – West, Level 1 | |
| 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. | Professional Development Sessions | McCormick Place – West, Level 1 | |
| 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Expo Hall Reception | McCormick Place – West, Hall F1, Level 3 | |
| 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | NCEA Social Media Hub Happy Hour | McCormick Place – West, Hall F1, Level 3 *Ticket Purchase Required |
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NCEA Special Event Lunches
Wednesday, 12:00- 1:30 PM
Marriott Marquis Chicago
Various lunch events will be available on Wednesday that will offer opportunities for networking, learning and more. Ticket purchase is required and tickets may be purchased during registration or added to your existing registration through the Registration Resource Center. Lunches offered include;
– Elementary School Leaders Keynote Luncheon
– Secondary School Leaders Keynote Luncheon
– Teacher Lunch and Learn
| Thursday, April 25 |
Location | ||
| 8:00 – 9: 15 a.m. | NCEA President’s Breakfast | Marriott Marquis Chicago, By Invitation Only | |
| 8:30 a.m. – Noon | Registration and Badge Pickup | McCormick Place – West, Hall F1, Level 3 | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Expo Hall / NCEA Central | McCormick Place – West, Hall F1, Level 3 | |
| 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Conversations in Leadership | Marriott Marquis Chicago, By Invitation Only | |
| 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Professional Development Sessions | McCormick Place – West, Level 1 | |
| 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Professional Development Sessions | McCormick Place – West, Level 1 | |
| 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch available for purchase | McCormick Place | |
| 1:00 p.m. | Prize Announcements in the Expo Hall | McCormick Place – West, Hall F1, Level 3 | |
| 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Closing Ceremonies & Eucharistic Liturgy | McCormick Place – West, Skyline Ballroom, Level 3 | |
