CONFERENCES

Schedule for the STFM Conference on Practice & Quality Improvement

Explore the STFM Conference on Practice & Quality Improvement schedule and start planning your conference experience. This snapshot provides a glimpse into what will unfold each day during the conference August 31–September 2, 2026, in Palm Desert, CA, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa.

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Schedule at a Glance

Preconference Day: Sunday, August 30
Day 1: Monday, August 31
Day 2: Tuesday, September 1
Day 3: Wednesday, September 2

Preconference Day: Sunday, August 30

8:30 am–5 pm
Behavioral Science/Family Systems Educator Fellows Workshop

Day 1: Monday, August 31

6:45 am–6 pm
Conference Registration
9–10:30 am
Workshops
10:45 am–12:15 pm
Workshops
12:45–1:45 pm
Lunch On Own
2–3 pm
Opening General Session
3–3:30 pm
Refreshment Break
3:30–4:30 pm
Seminars
3:30–4:35 pm
Lectures
4:45–5:45 pm
Welcome Reception With Poster Presentations
6–7 pm
Gathering-In: Welcome session that draws on behavioral science to build community and connection through sharing innovations, creative expression, and stories (All are welcome)

Day 2: Tuesday, September 1

6:45 am–12:30 pm
Conference Registration
7:30–8:30 am
Scholarly Topic Roundtables With Breakfast
7:30-8:30 am
Collaborative Meetings
8:40–9:45 am
Lectures
9:45–10:45 am
Refreshment Break With Poster Presentations
10:45–11 am
Transition Break
11 am–12:05 pm
Lectures
12:15–12:45 pm
Luncheon
12:45–1:45 pm
General Session
2–3 pm
Seminars
3–3:30 pm
Refreshment Break
3:30–4:35 pm
Lectures
3:30–4:30 pm
Seminars

Day 3: Wednesday, September 2

7:15–10 am
Conference Registration
7:30–8:30 am
Networking & Scholarly Topic Roundtables With Breakfast
8:45–9:45 am
Seminars
10–11 am
Closing General Session
11 am
Conference Adjourns

Questions?

If you have questions about this conference, contact Kim Sevedge at (800) 274-7928 or the email link below.

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