Schedule at a Glance
SDSS 2026 will offer short courses, technical sessions, exhibits, and many opportunities to learn and network.
Below is a preliminary overview of the conference schedule.
Tuesday, April 28
| 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Short Courses* | |
| 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Opening Reception |
Wednesday, April 29
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast | |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Welcome and Plenary Session | |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions | |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch (on own) | |
| 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions | |
| 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | E-Posters and Refreshments | |
| 3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
Thursday, April 30
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Continental Breakfast | |
| 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Plenary Session | |
| 9:55 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | E-Posters and Refreshments | |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions | |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch (on own) | |
| 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions | |
| 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | E-Posters and Refreshments | |
| 3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
Friday, May 1
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Continental Breakfast | |
| 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Plenary Session | |
| 9:50 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions | |
| 11:20 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. | E-Posters and Refreshments | |
| 11:55 a.m. – 1:25 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions | |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | SDSS Wrap-Up & Fireside Chat |
* Denotes an event with an added fee
