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2023 NAVREF Conference Agenda (with presentations linked)
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Sunday, September 17th
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Registration Desk Opens |
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Pre-Conference Breakout Sessions:
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
ANNUAL MEETINGS:
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception: Welcome to the Viking Village |
Monday, September 18th
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Breakfast at the Viking Village Exhibit Hall
- Visit "VAhall" to interact with OGC STAR, NPPO, and other VA ORD representation
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Opening Ceremony with a live performance of the National Anthem by SMSgt Ryan Kelly, USAF
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Keynote Session: The Magic of Empathetic Leadership![Nash Fung](/resources/Pictures/Keynote%20poster%20empathetic%20leadership.jpg)
Speaker: Magician, Nash Fung
“The Magic of Empathetic Leadership”, will share empathetic communication techniques that will help you lead with empathy, make others feel heard, understood, valued, and empowered.
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Refreshment Break |
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Breakout Sessions:
Speaker(s): Michele Packard-Milam
Speaker(s): Matt Johnson, Stacey Seeger and Ashley Drewes of ProResources HR
- WOC/IPA Process: What to Know and How to do It
Speaker(s): Tony Laracuente and Kim Collins
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
Hybrid Lunch Period: Either Lunch on Your Own OR Brown Bag Session (Requires Pre-Registration) |
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Brown Bag Lunch Sessions (requires pre-registration):
Speaker(s): Kim Collins and Paula Floyd
Speaker(s): Tony Laracuente and Jason Berlow
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Breakout Sessions:
Speaker(s): Mary Reeder and Rebecca Walker
Speaker(s): Bill Winkler, Lori Gould, Peggy Bradley, Nadine Rogers
Moderator: Jennifer Mock
Speaker(s): Carl Grunfeld, Irma Molina, Risa Richardson
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Breakout Sessions:
Speaker(s): Rebecca Field, Christiane Perry, Mary Reeder
- Navigating QuickBooks for Success (Same Slide deck as 1 pm session)
Speakers: Bill Winkler Lori Gould Peggy Bradley, Nadine Rogers
Moderated: by Jennifer Mock
Speakers: Brooks Robey, Bill Banks , Allison Williams
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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Refreshment Break
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
Breakout Sessions:
Speaker(s): Elaine Staats, Jeremy Greene, and Mary Thornton
Speaker(s): Bennie Lewis
Speaker(s): Tony Laracuente, Irma Molina, Irene Zoesch, River Smith, Suzanne Milbourne
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5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
8th Annual NAVREF Awards Dinner and VA Recognition Ceremony
Join this evening of celebration and recognition for champions in our unique VA Research arena.
Guest Speakers: ![Molly Klote, MD](https://www.research.va.gov/images/MollyKlote.jpg)
Dr. Molly Klote, Deputy VA Chief Research and Development Officer ![Senator Nicole L. Mitchell](https://www.senate.mn/graphics/47Mitchell.jpg)
Minnesota Senator Nicole Mitchell ![Rep. Sandra Feist](https://www.house.mn.gov/hinfo/memberimgls93/39B.gif?v=112221)
Minnesota Representative Sandra Feist
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Tuesday, September 19th
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Breakfast at the Viking Village Exhibit Hall - Meet Industry Partners at the "Fire Pit" for presentations:
8:15 am- 8:30 am: Greenphire ![](/resources/Pictures/GP_horiz_logo_eps.png)
8:35 am- 8:50 am: Mirati ![](/resources/Pictures/Mirati%20Logo%20(No%20BG).png)
- Visit "VAhall" to interact with OGC STAR, NPPO, and other VA ORD representation
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
ORD Enterprise Presentation
Speaker: Dr. Rachel Ramoni, VA Chief Research and Development Officer
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Refreshment Break |
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Breakout Sessions:
Featured Documents:
Speaker(s): Caitlin Mahaney
Speaker(s): Steven Fu, Laura Meis, Mary Wyman
Speaker(s): Risa Richardson and Brooks Robey
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch On Your Own: Go Enjoy the City!
Private Luncheon: 2024 Conference Committee Volunteers (Designated Individuals Only)
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
WORKSHOPS:
Speaker(s): Michelle Trimble
Speaker(s): Hawk Tran and Elizabeth Stout
Speaker(s): Brad Doboszenski; Bruce Friedland; Alice Huang; Josh Nixon
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Breakout Sessions:
Speaker(s): Adam Cassius, Rebecca Field, Steven Zuraf
- Going ROGUE: The CTMS Platform Built by NPCs for the NPCs
Speaker(s): Michelle Trimble and Jennifer Mock
Speaker(s): Grant Huang and Chris Bever
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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Refreshment Break |
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
Breakout Sessions:
- Looking Beyond Our Landscape: Incorporating the CVSO
Speaker(s): Greg Peterson, Jon Lovald, Stephen Whitehead, and Nadine Rogers Moderator: NAVREF
Speaker(s): Beth Averbeck and Ezgi Tiryaki
Speaker(s): Mark Roltsch, Kristin Mattocks, Jennifer Lee
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5:00 PM |
Evening Social Activities - Check-in at Registration Desk!!! |
Wednesday, September 20th
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
The Mindful Viking's Time:
- Meditation Room
- Beginner's Yoga
- Run Groups
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Meet Industry Partners at the "Fire Pit" for presentations ![](/resources/Pictures/RCMD_URA.png)
- Farewell Brunch at the Viking Village Exhibit Hall
- Visit "VAhall" to interact with OGC STAR, NPPO, and other VA ORD representation
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act and Military Exposures Research Program
Speaker(s): Grant Huang
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Break |
10:30 AM - 11:30 |
The new EHR and what the transition means to the research office and NPC
Speaker(s): Dr. Molly Klote
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Conference Wrap-up Sessions:
Speaker(s): Rashi Romanoff, Hawk Tran, Angie Smith
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch:
- Industry Partner Consortium Working Lunch (Provided Lunch)
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Lunch on Your Own for NPC Attendees
- Wrap-up with ORD: Key Take-Aways, Action Items, and Strategic Planning
Speaker(s): Gery Schulteis and Jacob Lindheimer
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Post-Conference Sessions:
- Industry Partner Consortium General Quarterly Meeting
- NPC Workshop: How to Implement Lessons Learned from the Conference
Speaker(s): Hawk Tran
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3:00 PM |
Close of all Conference Activities |
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