2021 Sponsors Champion Sponsor ![]() Diamond Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsors ![]() Contact NAVREF to inquire about our 2021 conference sponsor/exhibition opportunities by emailing info@navref.org or by Conference Questions?Hawk Tran - Operations Officer | It's a twofer! Get ready for our first two-part conference!NAVREF is planning to host two conferences this year! The first will be our virtual conference from August 23-25th and then an in-person conference in New Orleans, September 12-15th.So what's a twofer? A two for one special!By registering for the in-person conference, you will automatically get free registration to the virtual conference as well! Not interested in NOLA? No problem. You can choose the Virtual-Only option below to register just for the virtual conference.Register Here for New Orleans +PLUS Register Here for Virtual-Only
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1:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Registration Desk Opens |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Consortium Meeting |
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | NAVREF Annual Membership Meeting |
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Conference Networking Reception |
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast with Exhibitor Presentations |
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Opening Ceremony and a live performance of the National Anthem |
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Keynote: Rosie Torres, Founder, Burn Pits 360 |
10:30 AM - 11:00 PM | Refreshment Break |
11:00 PM - 12:00 PM | Breakout Sessions:
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch |
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Breakout Sessions:
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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Refreshment Break |
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Plenary Session: New Revenue Opportunities: Artificial Intelligence |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 7th Annual NAVREF Awards Reception |
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Breakfast with Exhibitor Presentations |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Keynote: Leading in the New Normal: Why Systems Thinking Matters by US Army Colonel (ret.) Hise Gibson |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Refreshment Break |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
Breakout Session 1:
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11:20 AM - 12:00 PM |
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch |
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Refreshment Break |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Plenary Session: Decentralized Clinical Studies |
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Breakfast with Exhibitor Presentations |
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
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10:00 AM - 10:30 PM | Refreshment Break |
10:30 PM - 12:00 PM | Q&A with the NAVREF Board and VA CRADO |
NAVREF Awards NominationsThe National Association of Veterans’ Research and Education Foundations (NAVREF) is pleased to continue our “Awards for Distinguished Service & Innovation” for its fourth year. The awards will recognize professional contributions by individuals to NAVREF, its member nonprofit corporations (NPCs) or affiliated organizations within the fields of VA research and education. SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN - Download the form here *Please download the PDF form to your desktop before completing the form. Information will not save if it is opened in your browser. | 2020 Award WinnersBarbara West Award Amy Kimball, CEO Boston VA Research Institute Board of Directors Award Elaine Staats, Director of Sponsored Research Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research Innovations and Best Practice Award Margaret Tiktin, Director of Clinical Research VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System |