2026 AOA Conference Website

AGENDA

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NOTE: SESSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Saturday, January 10, 2026

	Track 1
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership And Business Partners - Saturday Grand Ballroom Lobby

	Track 1
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership And Business Partners - Saturday Grand Ballroom Lobby

	Track 1
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership And Business Partners - Saturday Grand Ballroom Lobby

Sunday, January 11, 2026

	Track 1
	WELCOME TO DAY 1 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Set Up (For Business Partners) Sunday Exhibit Hall East
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Sunday Grand Ballroom Lobby
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - ASI/SU/REC Junior Ballroom 2/3
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Business And Financial Services Junior Ballroom 1
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Commercial Services Junior Ballroom 4
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Human Resources Salon A/B
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Information Technology Salon C
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Philanthropy Committee 208
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Property Development And Management Uptown
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Research Administration Salon F
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Conference Opening & Keynote Sunday West Hall
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	AOA Keynote Remarks Sponsored by Alliant and CSURMA/AORMA - CSU Interim Executive Vice Chancellor, Mr. Patrick J. Lenz West Hall
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Business Partner Expo Grand Opening - Sponsored by Acrisure East Hall
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Sunday Networking Program & Reception - Sponsored by Alliant and CSURMA/AORMA Exhibit Pre-Function

	Track 1
	WELCOME TO DAY 1 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Set Up (For Business Partners) Sunday Exhibit Hall East
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Sunday Grand Ballroom Lobby
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - ASI/SU/REC Junior Ballroom 2/3
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Business And Financial Services Junior Ballroom 1
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Commercial Services Junior Ballroom 4
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Human Resources Salon A/B
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Information Technology Salon C
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Philanthropy Committee 208
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Property Development And Management Uptown
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Research Administration Salon F
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Conference Opening & Keynote Sunday West Hall
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	AOA Keynote Remarks Sponsored by Alliant and CSURMA/AORMA - CSU Interim Executive Vice Chancellor, Mr. Patrick J. Lenz West Hall
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Business Partner Expo Grand Opening - Sponsored by Acrisure East Hall
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Sunday Networking Program & Reception - Sponsored by Alliant and CSURMA/AORMA Exhibit Pre-Function

	Track 1
	WELCOME TO DAY 1 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Set Up (For Business Partners) Sunday Exhibit Hall East
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Sunday Grand Ballroom Lobby
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - ASI/SU/REC Junior Ballroom 2/3
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Business And Financial Services Junior Ballroom 1
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Commercial Services Junior Ballroom 4
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Human Resources Salon A/B
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Information Technology Salon C
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Philanthropy Committee 208
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Property Development And Management Uptown
	AOA Standing Committee Meeting - Research Administration Salon F
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Conference Opening & Keynote Sunday West Hall
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	AOA Keynote Remarks Sponsored by Alliant and CSURMA/AORMA - CSU Interim Executive Vice Chancellor, Mr. Patrick J. Lenz West Hall
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Business Partner Expo Grand Opening - Sponsored by Acrisure East Hall
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Sunday Networking Program & Reception - Sponsored by Alliant and CSURMA/AORMA Exhibit Pre-Function

Monday, January 12, 2026

	ASI/SU/REC	Business & Financial Services	Commercial Services	Human Resources	Information Technology	Philanthropy	Research Administration	Risk Management	Property Development & Management
	WELCOME TO DAY 2 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Monday General Buffet Breakfast - Sponsored by Sedgwick West Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Monday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Opening General Session - “Threading the Needle: Auxiliaries as Agents of Impact” keynote by Dr. Suman Pendakur West Hall
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open East Hall
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight East Hall
Concurrent Block #1 Monday Morning 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	ASI Student Wellness Initiative at CSU Fullerton: A Journey Built around Passion, Politics, and Planning Junior Ballroom 2/3	Funding Projects, Managing Reserves, and Unlocking Flexibility Junior Ballroom 1	Does Shared Services Really Save Money? Junior Ballroom 4	The State of Our Health and Healthcare Salon A/B	Modernizing Auxiliary Operations through Technology: A Strategic IT-Led Approach Salon C	From Alumni Leaders to Philanthropic Advocates: Building a Pathway from Alumni Boards to Foundation Boards 208	Blended for Impact: Integrating Research and Philanthropy at CSUSM Salon F	Establishing an Effective Office Ergonomics Program Salon G/H	From Parcel to Project: How Sac State Leveraged Its Auxiliary to Deliver Housing Through a Strategic P3 Uptown
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Monday Business Partner Luncheon & Gift Give-Away - Sponsored by Chartwells Higher Education West Hall
Concurrent Block #2 Monday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Streamlining Success: Evaluating Basecamp for Project Management at Associated Students, CSUN Junior Ballroom 2/3	Changes to Tax Law and Their Impact on CSU Auxiliaries Junior Ballroom 1	Strengthening Your Web of Influence is the Key to Your Success Junior Ballroom 4	Employee Relations Roundtable Discussion Salon A/B	GPT 101: An Intro to Prompt Engineering Salon C	Building Foundation/Tribal Relationships Based on Reciprocity 208	Smartsheet Magic: Work Smarter, Streamline Faster, Stress Less Salon F	Insurance Requirements in Contracts (IRIC): Specific to IT & Technology Contracts Salon G/H	Disaster Restoration of Campus Facilities: The Role of Restoration in Campus Facility Management Uptown
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open - Sponsored By Acrisure East Hall
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight - Sponsored by US Bank and USbancorp Asset Management East Hall
Concurrent Block #3 Monday Afternoon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	DIY Democracy: How We Brought Student Government Elections In-House Junior Ballroom 2/3	Can We Build Housing for Less? A Deep Analysis into the On- vs Off-Campus Market Scopes and Prices its Projects Junior Ballroom 1	The AOA Leadership Academy: Past Present and Future Accomplishments Junior Ballroom 4	Reclaiming Engagement: A CliftonStrengths Approach to Building Resilient Auxiliary Teams Salon A/B	Digital Deception: Staying Ahead of Fraud in an AI-Powered World Salon C	Preparing for the Next Era of Endowment Investment Governance and Oversight 208	CSUBuy P2P System Implementation Salon F	Fire Wall Down: The Countdown Begins Salon G/H	Learning as Fast as the World is Changing Effective Management of Evaluations and Discipline While Avoiding Favoritism and Claims of Discrimination Uptown
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM	AOA Annual Business Meeting Monday West Hall
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Dinner on Your Own in Oakland Monday

	ASI/SU/REC	Business & Financial Services
	WELCOME TO DAY 2 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Monday General Buffet Breakfast - Sponsored by Sedgwick West Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Monday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Opening General Session - “Threading the Needle: Auxiliaries as Agents of Impact” keynote by Dr. Suman Pendakur West Hall
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open East Hall
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight East Hall
Concurrent Block #1 Monday Morning 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	ASI Student Wellness Initiative at CSU Fullerton: A Journey Built around Passion, Politics, and Planning Junior Ballroom 2/3	Funding Projects, Managing Reserves, and Unlocking Flexibility Junior Ballroom 1
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Monday Business Partner Luncheon & Gift Give-Away - Sponsored by Chartwells Higher Education West Hall
Concurrent Block #2 Monday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Streamlining Success: Evaluating Basecamp for Project Management at Associated Students, CSUN Junior Ballroom 2/3	Changes to Tax Law and Their Impact on CSU Auxiliaries Junior Ballroom 1
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open - Sponsored By Acrisure East Hall
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight - Sponsored by US Bank and USbancorp Asset Management East Hall
Concurrent Block #3 Monday Afternoon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	DIY Democracy: How We Brought Student Government Elections In-House Junior Ballroom 2/3	Can We Build Housing for Less? A Deep Analysis into the On- vs Off-Campus Market Scopes and Prices its Projects Junior Ballroom 1
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM	AOA Annual Business Meeting Monday West Hall
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Dinner on Your Own in Oakland Monday

	Commercial Services	Human Resources
	WELCOME TO DAY 2 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Monday General Buffet Breakfast - Sponsored by Sedgwick West Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Monday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Opening General Session - “Threading the Needle: Auxiliaries as Agents of Impact” keynote by Dr. Suman Pendakur West Hall
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open East Hall
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight East Hall
Concurrent Block #1 Monday Morning 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Does Shared Services Really Save Money? Junior Ballroom 4	The State of Our Health and Healthcare Salon A/B
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Monday Business Partner Luncheon & Gift Give-Away - Sponsored by Chartwells Higher Education West Hall
Concurrent Block #2 Monday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Strengthening Your Web of Influence is the Key to Your Success Junior Ballroom 4	Employee Relations Roundtable Discussion Salon A/B
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open - Sponsored By Acrisure East Hall
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight - Sponsored by US Bank and USbancorp Asset Management East Hall
Concurrent Block #3 Monday Afternoon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	The AOA Leadership Academy: Past Present and Future Accomplishments Junior Ballroom 4	Reclaiming Engagement: A CliftonStrengths Approach to Building Resilient Auxiliary Teams Salon A/B
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM	AOA Annual Business Meeting Monday West Hall
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Dinner on Your Own in Oakland Monday

	Information Technology	Philanthropy
	WELCOME TO DAY 2 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Monday General Buffet Breakfast - Sponsored by Sedgwick West Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Monday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Opening General Session - “Threading the Needle: Auxiliaries as Agents of Impact” keynote by Dr. Suman Pendakur West Hall
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open East Hall
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight East Hall
Concurrent Block #1 Monday Morning 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Modernizing Auxiliary Operations through Technology: A Strategic IT-Led Approach Salon C	From Alumni Leaders to Philanthropic Advocates: Building a Pathway from Alumni Boards to Foundation Boards 208
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Monday Business Partner Luncheon & Gift Give-Away - Sponsored by Chartwells Higher Education West Hall
Concurrent Block #2 Monday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	GPT 101: An Intro to Prompt Engineering Salon C	Building Foundation/Tribal Relationships Based on Reciprocity 208
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open - Sponsored By Acrisure East Hall
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight - Sponsored by US Bank and USbancorp Asset Management East Hall
Concurrent Block #3 Monday Afternoon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Digital Deception: Staying Ahead of Fraud in an AI-Powered World Salon C	Preparing for the Next Era of Endowment Investment Governance and Oversight 208
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM	AOA Annual Business Meeting Monday West Hall
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Dinner on Your Own in Oakland Monday

	Research Administration	Risk Management
	WELCOME TO DAY 2 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Monday General Buffet Breakfast - Sponsored by Sedgwick West Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Monday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Opening General Session - “Threading the Needle: Auxiliaries as Agents of Impact” keynote by Dr. Suman Pendakur West Hall
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open East Hall
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight East Hall
Concurrent Block #1 Monday Morning 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Blended for Impact: Integrating Research and Philanthropy at CSUSM Salon F	Establishing an Effective Office Ergonomics Program Salon G/H
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Monday Business Partner Luncheon & Gift Give-Away - Sponsored by Chartwells Higher Education West Hall
Concurrent Block #2 Monday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Smartsheet Magic: Work Smarter, Streamline Faster, Stress Less Salon F	Insurance Requirements in Contracts (IRIC): Specific to IT & Technology Contracts Salon G/H
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open - Sponsored By Acrisure East Hall
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight - Sponsored by US Bank and USbancorp Asset Management East Hall
Concurrent Block #3 Monday Afternoon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	CSUBuy P2P System Implementation Salon F	Fire Wall Down: The Countdown Begins Salon G/H
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM	AOA Annual Business Meeting Monday West Hall
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Dinner on Your Own in Oakland Monday

	Property Development & Management
	WELCOME TO DAY 2 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Monday General Buffet Breakfast - Sponsored by Sedgwick West Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Monday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Opening General Session - “Threading the Needle: Auxiliaries as Agents of Impact” keynote by Dr. Suman Pendakur West Hall
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open East Hall
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight East Hall
Concurrent Block #1 Monday Morning 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	From Parcel to Project: How Sac State Leveraged Its Auxiliary to Deliver Housing Through a Strategic P3 Uptown
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Monday Business Partner Luncheon & Gift Give-Away - Sponsored by Chartwells Higher Education West Hall
Concurrent Block #2 Monday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Disaster Restoration of Campus Facilities: The Role of Restoration in Campus Facility Management Uptown
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open - Sponsored By Acrisure East Hall
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight - Sponsored by US Bank and USbancorp Asset Management East Hall
Concurrent Block #3 Monday Afternoon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Learning as Fast as the World is Changing Effective Management of Evaluations and Discipline While Avoiding Favoritism and Claims of Discrimination Uptown
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM	AOA Annual Business Meeting Monday West Hall
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Dinner on Your Own in Oakland Monday

	ASI/SU/REC
	WELCOME TO DAY 2 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Monday General Buffet Breakfast - Sponsored by Sedgwick West Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Monday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Opening General Session - “Threading the Needle: Auxiliaries as Agents of Impact” keynote by Dr. Suman Pendakur West Hall
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open East Hall
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight East Hall
Concurrent Block #1 Monday Morning 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	ASI Student Wellness Initiative at CSU Fullerton: A Journey Built around Passion, Politics, and Planning Junior Ballroom 2/3
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Monday Business Partner Luncheon & Gift Give-Away - Sponsored by Chartwells Higher Education West Hall
Concurrent Block #2 Monday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Streamlining Success: Evaluating Basecamp for Project Management at Associated Students, CSUN Junior Ballroom 2/3
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open - Sponsored By Acrisure East Hall
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight - Sponsored by US Bank and USbancorp Asset Management East Hall
Concurrent Block #3 Monday Afternoon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	DIY Democracy: How We Brought Student Government Elections In-House Junior Ballroom 2/3
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM	AOA Annual Business Meeting Monday West Hall
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Dinner on Your Own in Oakland Monday

	Business & Financial Services
	WELCOME TO DAY 2 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Monday General Buffet Breakfast - Sponsored by Sedgwick West Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Monday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Opening General Session - “Threading the Needle: Auxiliaries as Agents of Impact” keynote by Dr. Suman Pendakur West Hall
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open East Hall
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight East Hall
Concurrent Block #1 Monday Morning 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Funding Projects, Managing Reserves, and Unlocking Flexibility Junior Ballroom 1
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Monday Business Partner Luncheon & Gift Give-Away - Sponsored by Chartwells Higher Education West Hall
Concurrent Block #2 Monday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Changes to Tax Law and Their Impact on CSU Auxiliaries Junior Ballroom 1
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open - Sponsored By Acrisure East Hall
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight - Sponsored by US Bank and USbancorp Asset Management East Hall
Concurrent Block #3 Monday Afternoon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Can We Build Housing for Less? A Deep Analysis into the On- vs Off-Campus Market Scopes and Prices its Projects Junior Ballroom 1
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM	AOA Annual Business Meeting Monday West Hall
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Dinner on Your Own in Oakland Monday

	Commercial Services
	WELCOME TO DAY 2 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Monday General Buffet Breakfast - Sponsored by Sedgwick West Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Monday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Opening General Session - “Threading the Needle: Auxiliaries as Agents of Impact” keynote by Dr. Suman Pendakur West Hall
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open East Hall
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight East Hall
Concurrent Block #1 Monday Morning 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Does Shared Services Really Save Money? Junior Ballroom 4
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Monday Business Partner Luncheon & Gift Give-Away - Sponsored by Chartwells Higher Education West Hall
Concurrent Block #2 Monday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Strengthening Your Web of Influence is the Key to Your Success Junior Ballroom 4
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open - Sponsored By Acrisure East Hall
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight - Sponsored by US Bank and USbancorp Asset Management East Hall
Concurrent Block #3 Monday Afternoon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	The AOA Leadership Academy: Past Present and Future Accomplishments Junior Ballroom 4
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM	AOA Annual Business Meeting Monday West Hall
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Dinner on Your Own in Oakland Monday

	Human Resources
	WELCOME TO DAY 2 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Monday General Buffet Breakfast - Sponsored by Sedgwick West Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Monday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Opening General Session - “Threading the Needle: Auxiliaries as Agents of Impact” keynote by Dr. Suman Pendakur West Hall
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open East Hall
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight East Hall
Concurrent Block #1 Monday Morning 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	The State of Our Health and Healthcare Salon A/B
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Monday Business Partner Luncheon & Gift Give-Away - Sponsored by Chartwells Higher Education West Hall
Concurrent Block #2 Monday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Employee Relations Roundtable Discussion Salon A/B
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open - Sponsored By Acrisure East Hall
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight - Sponsored by US Bank and USbancorp Asset Management East Hall
Concurrent Block #3 Monday Afternoon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Reclaiming Engagement: A CliftonStrengths Approach to Building Resilient Auxiliary Teams Salon A/B
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM	AOA Annual Business Meeting Monday West Hall
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Dinner on Your Own in Oakland Monday

	Information Technology
	WELCOME TO DAY 2 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Monday General Buffet Breakfast - Sponsored by Sedgwick West Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Monday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Opening General Session - “Threading the Needle: Auxiliaries as Agents of Impact” keynote by Dr. Suman Pendakur West Hall
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open East Hall
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight East Hall
Concurrent Block #1 Monday Morning 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Modernizing Auxiliary Operations through Technology: A Strategic IT-Led Approach Salon C
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Monday Business Partner Luncheon & Gift Give-Away - Sponsored by Chartwells Higher Education West Hall
Concurrent Block #2 Monday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	GPT 101: An Intro to Prompt Engineering Salon C
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open - Sponsored By Acrisure East Hall
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight - Sponsored by US Bank and USbancorp Asset Management East Hall
Concurrent Block #3 Monday Afternoon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Digital Deception: Staying Ahead of Fraud in an AI-Powered World Salon C
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM	AOA Annual Business Meeting Monday West Hall
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Dinner on Your Own in Oakland Monday

	Philanthropy
	WELCOME TO DAY 2 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Monday General Buffet Breakfast - Sponsored by Sedgwick West Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Monday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Opening General Session - “Threading the Needle: Auxiliaries as Agents of Impact” keynote by Dr. Suman Pendakur West Hall
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open East Hall
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight East Hall
Concurrent Block #1 Monday Morning 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	From Alumni Leaders to Philanthropic Advocates: Building a Pathway from Alumni Boards to Foundation Boards 208
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Monday Business Partner Luncheon & Gift Give-Away - Sponsored by Chartwells Higher Education West Hall
Concurrent Block #2 Monday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Building Foundation/Tribal Relationships Based on Reciprocity 208
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open - Sponsored By Acrisure East Hall
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight - Sponsored by US Bank and USbancorp Asset Management East Hall
Concurrent Block #3 Monday Afternoon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Preparing for the Next Era of Endowment Investment Governance and Oversight 208
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM	AOA Annual Business Meeting Monday West Hall
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Dinner on Your Own in Oakland Monday

	Research Administration
	WELCOME TO DAY 2 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Monday General Buffet Breakfast - Sponsored by Sedgwick West Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Monday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Opening General Session - “Threading the Needle: Auxiliaries as Agents of Impact” keynote by Dr. Suman Pendakur West Hall
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open East Hall
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight East Hall
Concurrent Block #1 Monday Morning 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Blended for Impact: Integrating Research and Philanthropy at CSUSM Salon F
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Monday Business Partner Luncheon & Gift Give-Away - Sponsored by Chartwells Higher Education West Hall
Concurrent Block #2 Monday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Smartsheet Magic: Work Smarter, Streamline Faster, Stress Less Salon F
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open - Sponsored By Acrisure East Hall
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight - Sponsored by US Bank and USbancorp Asset Management East Hall
Concurrent Block #3 Monday Afternoon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	CSUBuy P2P System Implementation Salon F
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM	AOA Annual Business Meeting Monday West Hall
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Dinner on Your Own in Oakland Monday

	Risk Management
	WELCOME TO DAY 2 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Monday General Buffet Breakfast - Sponsored by Sedgwick West Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Monday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Opening General Session - “Threading the Needle: Auxiliaries as Agents of Impact” keynote by Dr. Suman Pendakur West Hall
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open East Hall
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight East Hall
Concurrent Block #1 Monday Morning 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Establishing an Effective Office Ergonomics Program Salon G/H
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Monday Business Partner Luncheon & Gift Give-Away - Sponsored by Chartwells Higher Education West Hall
Concurrent Block #2 Monday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Insurance Requirements in Contracts (IRIC): Specific to IT & Technology Contracts Salon G/H
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open - Sponsored By Acrisure East Hall
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight - Sponsored by US Bank and USbancorp Asset Management East Hall
Concurrent Block #3 Monday Afternoon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Fire Wall Down: The Countdown Begins Salon G/H
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM	AOA Annual Business Meeting Monday West Hall
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Dinner on Your Own in Oakland Monday

	Property Development & Management
	WELCOME TO DAY 2 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Monday General Buffet Breakfast - Sponsored by Sedgwick West Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Monday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Opening General Session - “Threading the Needle: Auxiliaries as Agents of Impact” keynote by Dr. Suman Pendakur West Hall
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open East Hall
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight East Hall
Concurrent Block #1 Monday Morning 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	From Parcel to Project: How Sac State Leveraged Its Auxiliary to Deliver Housing Through a Strategic P3 Uptown
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Monday Business Partner Luncheon & Gift Give-Away - Sponsored by Chartwells Higher Education West Hall
Concurrent Block #2 Monday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Disaster Restoration of Campus Facilities: The Role of Restoration in Campus Facility Management Uptown
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Business Partner Expo Open - Sponsored By Acrisure East Hall
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Refreshment Break - Business Partner Spotlight - Sponsored by US Bank and USbancorp Asset Management East Hall
Concurrent Block #3 Monday Afternoon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Learning as Fast as the World is Changing Effective Management of Evaluations and Discipline While Avoiding Favoritism and Claims of Discrimination Uptown
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM	AOA Annual Business Meeting Monday West Hall
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Dinner on Your Own in Oakland Monday

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

	ASI/SU/REC	Business And Financial Services	Commercial Services	Human Resources	Information Technology	Philanthropy	Research Administration	Risk Management	Property Development & Management
	WELCOME TO DAY 3 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Tuesday Breakfast Roundtables - West Hall
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Tuesday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	General Session / Chancellor's Office Updates - Tuesday Carrie Rieth, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel; Aaron Moore, Executive Director Systemwide Advancement; Dave Grant, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chancellor's Office Human Resources, and; Robert Eaton, Assistant Vice Chancellor Financing, Treasury, & Risk Management West Hall
Concurrent Block #4 Tuesday Morning 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Making Waves of Change: How Strategic Engagement Turned the Tide on Civic Engagement and ASI Elections at Cal Poly Junior Ballroom 2/3	Checks Out, Cards In: Payment Innovation Across the Higher Education Ecosystem Junior Ballroom 1	Your Campus Store as a Vibrant Hub of College Life: Create Elevated Academic and Retail Solutions to Support Students Junior Ballroom 4	Employment Law Update Salon A/B	AI with Intent: Strategic Implementation and Real-World Use-Cases Salon C	Strengthening Foundation Boards: Building the Board you Need to Grow Philanthropy (Part 1) 208	Navigating Changes in Indirect and Direct Costing Salon F	Managing Workers' Compensation: Essential Guide for Managers and Employees Salon G/H	Capital Planning & Small Projects: How to Position Your Project for Success! Uptown
Concurrent Block #5 Tuesday Morning 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Collaborating to Create a Nurturing Environment for Students to Thrive Junior Ballroom 2/3	Navigating CSUBUY Procure-to-Pay: A Peer Exchange on Processes, Staffing, and User Experience Junior Ballroom 1	Bridging Basic Needs and Food Services: A Collaborative Approach to Student Support Junior Ballroom 4	Generations in the Workplace Salon A/B	Deliver Engaging Presentations Using Continuous Formative Assessment Salon C	Strengthening Foundation Boards: Building the Board you Need to Grow Philanthropy (Part 2) 208	Uniform Guidance, Uncommon Challenges: Navigating Single Audits in a New Era Salon F	Approach to Completing a Safety Program Assessment to Meet the CSU Audit Requirements Salon G/H	Who’s In Charge Here? – Understanding the Relationship Between Stateside and Auxiliary Organizations Uptown
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Tuesday AOA Annual Awards & Luncheon West Hall
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	“Save Time with Generative AI” by Megan Duncan West Hall
4:00 PM - 4:02 PM	AOA Annual Conference Adjourns

	ASI/SU/REC	Business And Financial Services
	WELCOME TO DAY 3 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Tuesday Breakfast Roundtables - West Hall
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Tuesday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	General Session / Chancellor's Office Updates - Tuesday Carrie Rieth, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel; Aaron Moore, Executive Director Systemwide Advancement; Dave Grant, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chancellor's Office Human Resources, and; Robert Eaton, Assistant Vice Chancellor Financing, Treasury, & Risk Management West Hall
Concurrent Block #4 Tuesday Morning 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Making Waves of Change: How Strategic Engagement Turned the Tide on Civic Engagement and ASI Elections at Cal Poly Junior Ballroom 2/3	Checks Out, Cards In: Payment Innovation Across the Higher Education Ecosystem Junior Ballroom 1
Concurrent Block #5 Tuesday Morning 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Collaborating to Create a Nurturing Environment for Students to Thrive Junior Ballroom 2/3	Navigating CSUBUY Procure-to-Pay: A Peer Exchange on Processes, Staffing, and User Experience Junior Ballroom 1
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Tuesday AOA Annual Awards & Luncheon West Hall
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	“Save Time with Generative AI” by Megan Duncan West Hall
4:00 PM - 4:02 PM	AOA Annual Conference Adjourns

	Commercial Services	Human Resources
	WELCOME TO DAY 3 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Tuesday Breakfast Roundtables - West Hall
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Tuesday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	General Session / Chancellor's Office Updates - Tuesday Carrie Rieth, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel; Aaron Moore, Executive Director Systemwide Advancement; Dave Grant, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chancellor's Office Human Resources, and; Robert Eaton, Assistant Vice Chancellor Financing, Treasury, & Risk Management West Hall
Concurrent Block #4 Tuesday Morning 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Your Campus Store as a Vibrant Hub of College Life: Create Elevated Academic and Retail Solutions to Support Students Junior Ballroom 4	Employment Law Update Salon A/B
Concurrent Block #5 Tuesday Morning 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Bridging Basic Needs and Food Services: A Collaborative Approach to Student Support Junior Ballroom 4	Generations in the Workplace Salon A/B
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Tuesday AOA Annual Awards & Luncheon West Hall
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	“Save Time with Generative AI” by Megan Duncan West Hall
4:00 PM - 4:02 PM	AOA Annual Conference Adjourns

	Information Technology	Philanthropy
	WELCOME TO DAY 3 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Tuesday Breakfast Roundtables - West Hall
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Tuesday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	General Session / Chancellor's Office Updates - Tuesday Carrie Rieth, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel; Aaron Moore, Executive Director Systemwide Advancement; Dave Grant, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chancellor's Office Human Resources, and; Robert Eaton, Assistant Vice Chancellor Financing, Treasury, & Risk Management West Hall
Concurrent Block #4 Tuesday Morning 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	AI with Intent: Strategic Implementation and Real-World Use-Cases Salon C	Strengthening Foundation Boards: Building the Board you Need to Grow Philanthropy (Part 1) 208
Concurrent Block #5 Tuesday Morning 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Deliver Engaging Presentations Using Continuous Formative Assessment Salon C	Strengthening Foundation Boards: Building the Board you Need to Grow Philanthropy (Part 2) 208
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Tuesday AOA Annual Awards & Luncheon West Hall
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	“Save Time with Generative AI” by Megan Duncan West Hall
4:00 PM - 4:02 PM	AOA Annual Conference Adjourns

	Research Administration	Risk Management
	WELCOME TO DAY 3 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Tuesday Breakfast Roundtables - West Hall
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Tuesday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	General Session / Chancellor's Office Updates - Tuesday Carrie Rieth, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel; Aaron Moore, Executive Director Systemwide Advancement; Dave Grant, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chancellor's Office Human Resources, and; Robert Eaton, Assistant Vice Chancellor Financing, Treasury, & Risk Management West Hall
Concurrent Block #4 Tuesday Morning 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Navigating Changes in Indirect and Direct Costing Salon F	Managing Workers' Compensation: Essential Guide for Managers and Employees Salon G/H
Concurrent Block #5 Tuesday Morning 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Uniform Guidance, Uncommon Challenges: Navigating Single Audits in a New Era Salon F	Approach to Completing a Safety Program Assessment to Meet the CSU Audit Requirements Salon G/H
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Tuesday AOA Annual Awards & Luncheon West Hall
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	“Save Time with Generative AI” by Megan Duncan West Hall
4:00 PM - 4:02 PM	AOA Annual Conference Adjourns

	Property Development & Management
	WELCOME TO DAY 3 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Tuesday Breakfast Roundtables - West Hall
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Tuesday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	General Session / Chancellor's Office Updates - Tuesday Carrie Rieth, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel; Aaron Moore, Executive Director Systemwide Advancement; Dave Grant, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chancellor's Office Human Resources, and; Robert Eaton, Assistant Vice Chancellor Financing, Treasury, & Risk Management West Hall
Concurrent Block #4 Tuesday Morning 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Capital Planning & Small Projects: How to Position Your Project for Success! Uptown
Concurrent Block #5 Tuesday Morning 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Who’s In Charge Here? – Understanding the Relationship Between Stateside and Auxiliary Organizations Uptown
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Tuesday AOA Annual Awards & Luncheon West Hall
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	“Save Time with Generative AI” by Megan Duncan West Hall
4:00 PM - 4:02 PM	AOA Annual Conference Adjourns

	ASI/SU/REC
	WELCOME TO DAY 3 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Tuesday Breakfast Roundtables - West Hall
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Tuesday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	General Session / Chancellor's Office Updates - Tuesday Carrie Rieth, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel; Aaron Moore, Executive Director Systemwide Advancement; Dave Grant, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chancellor's Office Human Resources, and; Robert Eaton, Assistant Vice Chancellor Financing, Treasury, & Risk Management West Hall
Concurrent Block #4 Tuesday Morning 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Making Waves of Change: How Strategic Engagement Turned the Tide on Civic Engagement and ASI Elections at Cal Poly Junior Ballroom 2/3
Concurrent Block #5 Tuesday Morning 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Collaborating to Create a Nurturing Environment for Students to Thrive Junior Ballroom 2/3
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Tuesday AOA Annual Awards & Luncheon West Hall
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	“Save Time with Generative AI” by Megan Duncan West Hall
4:00 PM - 4:02 PM	AOA Annual Conference Adjourns

	Business And Financial Services
	WELCOME TO DAY 3 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Tuesday Breakfast Roundtables - West Hall
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Tuesday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	General Session / Chancellor's Office Updates - Tuesday Carrie Rieth, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel; Aaron Moore, Executive Director Systemwide Advancement; Dave Grant, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chancellor's Office Human Resources, and; Robert Eaton, Assistant Vice Chancellor Financing, Treasury, & Risk Management West Hall
Concurrent Block #4 Tuesday Morning 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Checks Out, Cards In: Payment Innovation Across the Higher Education Ecosystem Junior Ballroom 1
Concurrent Block #5 Tuesday Morning 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Navigating CSUBUY Procure-to-Pay: A Peer Exchange on Processes, Staffing, and User Experience Junior Ballroom 1
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Tuesday AOA Annual Awards & Luncheon West Hall
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	“Save Time with Generative AI” by Megan Duncan West Hall
4:00 PM - 4:02 PM	AOA Annual Conference Adjourns

	Commercial Services
	WELCOME TO DAY 3 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Tuesday Breakfast Roundtables - West Hall
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Tuesday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	General Session / Chancellor's Office Updates - Tuesday Carrie Rieth, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel; Aaron Moore, Executive Director Systemwide Advancement; Dave Grant, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chancellor's Office Human Resources, and; Robert Eaton, Assistant Vice Chancellor Financing, Treasury, & Risk Management West Hall
Concurrent Block #4 Tuesday Morning 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Your Campus Store as a Vibrant Hub of College Life: Create Elevated Academic and Retail Solutions to Support Students Junior Ballroom 4
Concurrent Block #5 Tuesday Morning 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Bridging Basic Needs and Food Services: A Collaborative Approach to Student Support Junior Ballroom 4
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Tuesday AOA Annual Awards & Luncheon West Hall
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	“Save Time with Generative AI” by Megan Duncan West Hall
4:00 PM - 4:02 PM	AOA Annual Conference Adjourns

	Human Resources
	WELCOME TO DAY 3 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Tuesday Breakfast Roundtables - West Hall
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Tuesday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	General Session / Chancellor's Office Updates - Tuesday Carrie Rieth, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel; Aaron Moore, Executive Director Systemwide Advancement; Dave Grant, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chancellor's Office Human Resources, and; Robert Eaton, Assistant Vice Chancellor Financing, Treasury, & Risk Management West Hall
Concurrent Block #4 Tuesday Morning 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Employment Law Update Salon A/B
Concurrent Block #5 Tuesday Morning 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Generations in the Workplace Salon A/B
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Tuesday AOA Annual Awards & Luncheon West Hall
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	“Save Time with Generative AI” by Megan Duncan West Hall
4:00 PM - 4:02 PM	AOA Annual Conference Adjourns

	Information Technology
	WELCOME TO DAY 3 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Tuesday Breakfast Roundtables - West Hall
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Tuesday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	General Session / Chancellor's Office Updates - Tuesday Carrie Rieth, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel; Aaron Moore, Executive Director Systemwide Advancement; Dave Grant, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chancellor's Office Human Resources, and; Robert Eaton, Assistant Vice Chancellor Financing, Treasury, & Risk Management West Hall
Concurrent Block #4 Tuesday Morning 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	AI with Intent: Strategic Implementation and Real-World Use-Cases Salon C
Concurrent Block #5 Tuesday Morning 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Deliver Engaging Presentations Using Continuous Formative Assessment Salon C
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Tuesday AOA Annual Awards & Luncheon West Hall
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	“Save Time with Generative AI” by Megan Duncan West Hall
4:00 PM - 4:02 PM	AOA Annual Conference Adjourns

	Philanthropy
	WELCOME TO DAY 3 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Tuesday Breakfast Roundtables - West Hall
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Tuesday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	General Session / Chancellor's Office Updates - Tuesday Carrie Rieth, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel; Aaron Moore, Executive Director Systemwide Advancement; Dave Grant, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chancellor's Office Human Resources, and; Robert Eaton, Assistant Vice Chancellor Financing, Treasury, & Risk Management West Hall
Concurrent Block #4 Tuesday Morning 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Strengthening Foundation Boards: Building the Board you Need to Grow Philanthropy (Part 1) 208
Concurrent Block #5 Tuesday Morning 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Strengthening Foundation Boards: Building the Board you Need to Grow Philanthropy (Part 2) 208
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Tuesday AOA Annual Awards & Luncheon West Hall
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	“Save Time with Generative AI” by Megan Duncan West Hall
4:00 PM - 4:02 PM	AOA Annual Conference Adjourns

	Research Administration
	WELCOME TO DAY 3 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Tuesday Breakfast Roundtables - West Hall
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Tuesday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	General Session / Chancellor's Office Updates - Tuesday Carrie Rieth, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel; Aaron Moore, Executive Director Systemwide Advancement; Dave Grant, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chancellor's Office Human Resources, and; Robert Eaton, Assistant Vice Chancellor Financing, Treasury, & Risk Management West Hall
Concurrent Block #4 Tuesday Morning 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Navigating Changes in Indirect and Direct Costing Salon F
Concurrent Block #5 Tuesday Morning 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Uniform Guidance, Uncommon Challenges: Navigating Single Audits in a New Era Salon F
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Tuesday AOA Annual Awards & Luncheon West Hall
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	“Save Time with Generative AI” by Megan Duncan West Hall
4:00 PM - 4:02 PM	AOA Annual Conference Adjourns

	Risk Management
	WELCOME TO DAY 3 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Tuesday Breakfast Roundtables - West Hall
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Tuesday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	General Session / Chancellor's Office Updates - Tuesday Carrie Rieth, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel; Aaron Moore, Executive Director Systemwide Advancement; Dave Grant, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chancellor's Office Human Resources, and; Robert Eaton, Assistant Vice Chancellor Financing, Treasury, & Risk Management West Hall
Concurrent Block #4 Tuesday Morning 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Managing Workers' Compensation: Essential Guide for Managers and Employees Salon G/H
Concurrent Block #5 Tuesday Morning 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Approach to Completing a Safety Program Assessment to Meet the CSU Audit Requirements Salon G/H
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Tuesday AOA Annual Awards & Luncheon West Hall
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	“Save Time with Generative AI” by Megan Duncan West Hall
4:00 PM - 4:02 PM	AOA Annual Conference Adjourns

	Property Development & Management
	WELCOME TO DAY 3 OF THE 2026 AOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Tuesday Breakfast Roundtables - West Hall
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Conference Registration Open For Membership and Business Partners - Tuesday Grand Ballroom Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	General Session / Chancellor's Office Updates - Tuesday Carrie Rieth, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel; Aaron Moore, Executive Director Systemwide Advancement; Dave Grant, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chancellor's Office Human Resources, and; Robert Eaton, Assistant Vice Chancellor Financing, Treasury, & Risk Management West Hall
Concurrent Block #4 Tuesday Morning 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Capital Planning & Small Projects: How to Position Your Project for Success! Uptown
Concurrent Block #5 Tuesday Morning 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Who’s In Charge Here? – Understanding the Relationship Between Stateside and Auxiliary Organizations Uptown
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Tuesday AOA Annual Awards & Luncheon West Hall
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	“Save Time with Generative AI” by Megan Duncan West Hall
4:00 PM - 4:02 PM	AOA Annual Conference Adjourns

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