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PRELIMINARY AGENDA OVERVIEW:

2025 NAVREF ANNUAL CONFERENCE

DAWN OF A NEW CENTURY FOR VA RESEARCH

updated: April 7, 2025

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NPC Track | ACOS-R Track


Sunday, September 14th

 1:00 PM  - 3:00 PM Registration Opens
 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Pre-Conference Session
 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM NPC NAVREF Membership Meeting - ACOS-R Closed Meeting
 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Welcome Reception


Monday, September 15th

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Breakfast 
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Welcome and National Anthem
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Keynote Speaker
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Break
    10:30 AM - 11:30 AM NPC Sessions  -  ACOS-R Sessions
    12:00 PM - 1:15 PM  Lunch on Your Own
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM NPC Sessions  -  ACOS-R Sessions
     2:30 - 3:00 PM  Break
     3:00 - 5:00 PM NPC Sessions -  ACOS-R Sessions
     5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

    10th Annual NAVREF Awards Dinner and VA Recognition Ceremony

    Join this evening of celebration and recognition for champions in our unique VA Research arena. 


      Tuesday, September 16th

      7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

      Breakfast
        9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

        General Session 
        10:00 AM - 10:15 AM  Refreshment Break
         10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Crossover Sessions: Building Affiliate Relationships
         11:15 AM - 1:00 PM

        Lunch and Learn: Topic TBA

        Private Luncheon: 2026 Conference Committee Volunteers (Designated Individuals Only)
        1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

        General Session 2
          2:00 PM - 2:15 PM  Break
           2:15 PM - 3:15 PM NPC Sessions  -  ACOS-R Sessions
           3:15 PM - 3:30 PM  Break
           3:30 PM - 4:30 PM  NPC Sessions  -  ACOS-R Sessions
           4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Social Activities


          Wednesday, September 17th

           8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 

          Farewell Breakfast
             9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

            General Session
             10:00 AM - 10:15 AM  Break
             10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

            General Session 2
             11:15 AM - 5:30 PM

            NPC Conference Wrap-up

            ACOS-R Wrap-up 



            NPC TRACK


            Sunday, September 14th

             1:00 PM  - 3:00 PM Registration Opens
             3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Pre-Conference Meet and Greet
             4:30 PM - 5:30 PM NAVREF Annual Membership Meeting
             6:30 PM - 8:30 PM  Welcome Reception


            Monday, September 15th

            7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

            Breakfast 
            8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

            National Anthem and Welcome
            9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

            Keynote Speaker
              10:00 AM - 10:30 AM  Refreshment Break
              10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

              Session 1: Budgeting: Industry Sponsored Trials

              Session 2: Generative AI Use in VA-NPC Business Management
               12:00 PM - 1:15 PM  Lunch on Your Own
              1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

              Session 3: How to Increase Funds Within Your NPC

              Session 4: Navigating the Fine Print – NAVREF Legal
               2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

               Refreshment Break
               3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

              Workshop: NPC 101 / Essentials Hot Topics / Rogue

              Speakers: Lori Gould and Angie Smith

              Workshop: Community Problem Solving
               5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

              10th Annual NAVREF Awards Dinner and VA Recognition Ceremony

              Join this evening of celebration and recognition for champions in our unique VA Research arena. 

                Tuesday, September 16th

                7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

                Breakfast
                  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

                  General Session: The NPC and the VA Research Office: Working Together Towards Common Goals
                   10:00 AM - 10:15 AM  Refreshment Break
                   10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

                  Crossover Sessions: Building Relationships with the Academic Affiliate

                  Option 1:

                  Taking the First Steps with Your Affiliate

                  Option 2:

                  Strengthening Your Affiliate Relationship

                  Option 3:

                  Taking Strong Affiliate Relationships to the Next Level
                   11:15 AM - 1:00 PM

                  Lunch On Your Own

                  Private Luncheon: 2026 Conference Committee Volunteers (Designated Individuals Only)
                   1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

                  General Session
                    2:00 PM - 2:15 PM  Refreshment Break
                     2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

                    Session 7: Strategies for Recruiting New PIs into Research and Marketing Your VA-NPC Within the VA

                    Session 8: Leadership Training
                     3:15 PM - 3:30 PM  Refreshment Break
                    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

                    Session 9: Strategic Planning with Your Board:

                    Session 10: Federal Grants (adv.)
                       4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Social Activities


                      Wednesday, September 17th

                       8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 

                      Breakfast
                       9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

                      General Session
                       10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Refreshment Break
                       10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

                      General Session
                       11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

                      NPC Conference Wrap-Up and Adjournment


                        ACOS-R TRACK


                        Sunday, September 14th

                         1:00 PM  - 5:00 PM Registration Opens
                         3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Pre-Conference Breakout Session
                         4:30 PM - 6:30 PM ACOS-R Closed Meeting
                         6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Welcome Reception


                        Monday, September 15th

                        7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

                        Breakfast 
                        8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

                        Welcome and National Anthem
                        9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

                        Keynote Speaker
                          10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Refreshment Break
                          10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

                          ACOS-R Session: Program Development/Growth: What Worked, What Didn’t
                           12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Lunch on Your Own
                          1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

                          ACOS-R Session: Getting Facility Level Support for Research

                           2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

                          Refreshment Break
                          3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

                          ACOS-R Session: Multi-Site Research: Successes, Challenges and Solutions

                           4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

                          ACOS-R Session: How Can an ACOS Succeed as a Researcher

                          5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

                          10th Annual NAVREF Awards Dinner and VA Recognition Ceremony

                          Join this evening of celebration and recognition for champions in our unique VA Research arena. 


                          Tuesday, September 16th

                          7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

                          Breakfast
                            9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

                            General Session: The NPC and the VA Research Office: Working Together Towards Common Goals
                             10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Refreshment Break
                             10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

                            Crossover Sessions: Building Relationships with the Academic Affiliate

                            Option 1:

                            Taking the First Steps with Your Affiliate

                            Option 2:

                            Strengthening Your Affiliate Relationship

                            Option 3:

                            Taking Strong Affiliate Relationships to the Next Level
                             11:15 AM - 1:00 PM

                            Lunch On Your Own

                            Private Luncheon: 2026 Conference Committee Volunteers (Designated Individuals Only)
                             1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

                            General Session
                              2:00 PM - 2:15 PM Refreshment Break
                               2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

                              ACOS-R Session: The ACOS Transition Process: Making It Easier for the Person Who Takes Your Place
                               3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Refreshment Break
                               3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

                              ACOS-R Session: Leveraging VISN and Other Collaborative Partnerships
                               4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Social Activities


                              Wednesday, September 17th

                               8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 

                              Breakfast

                                 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

                                General Session

                                 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMRefreshment Break
                                 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

                                General Session

                                 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

                                ACOS-R Closed Meeting: Wrap-up with ORD



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