VCPEA Conference Agenda At-A Glance

*Please note the agenda will continue to be updated.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025   

12:00 - 3:00 PM: Registration & Check Out Exhibits! - Grand Ballroom Foyer

1:15 - 1:45 PM: Orientation for Scholarship Recipients - Pearl Salon I 

Exhibits (Open throughout Conference) - Grand Ballroom III-V 

2:00 - 3:15 PM: Breakout Sessions (Choose One) 

3:30 - 4:45 PM: Breakout Sessions (Choose One) 

Thursday, May 5, 2025

7:30 - 9:00 AM: Continental Breakfast - Grand Ballroom I & II

8:00 - 10:30 AM: Registration - Grand Ballroom Foyer

9:00 - 9:30 AM: Welcome Address - Grand Ballroom I & II

9:30 - 11:15 AM: Opening Session - Grand Ballroom  I & II

“Compassionate Caregiving” presented by Lisa Marshall: Lisa Marshall’s husband Peter passed away 12/26/21 from Early on-set Alzheimer’s at the age of 56. She shared her raw and transparent view with the world as they struggled down the road of demise, educating and enlightening those on the same journey.

11:45 - 1:15 PM: Luncheon followed by Special Presentations, Business Meeting, & Prize Drawings - Grand Ballroom I & II

1:30 - 3:00 PM: Breakout Sessions (Choose One) 

3:15 - 4:45 PM: Breakout Sessions (Choose One) 

5:15 PM: Networking Reception - Grand Ballroom III-V

Friday, May 16, 2025 

7:00 - 7:30 AM: Yoga on the Green (in front of hotel) *Bring your own mat   

7:30 - 9:00 AM: Continental Breakfast - Grand Ballroom 

9:15 - 10:45 AM: Breakout Sessions (Choose One)

11:00 – 12:30 PM Closing Session- Grand  Ballroom 

“Celebrating Our Elders and Valuing Those Who Serve Them” presented by Jeff Byrd: Learning to suspend judgment of ourselves, others, and circumstances, while enhancing empathy, understanding and compassion toward elders and enhancing our values profile toward all.

 12:30 – 1:00 PM Final Thoughts and Prize Drawings - Grand Ballroom