Secular Student Alliance 2025 National Conference

Conference Schedule

We are in the process of updating the conference schedule on a regular basis.  Events, workshops, meals, and times may change. Please check back soon for more information.

Thursday, July 16

Arrival Day

Plan to arrive on Thursday. Campus housing will be available to students. Usually, students hang out by the registration table in the lobby to welcome other students as they arrive.

Conference Registration Open

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Exhibit Table Set-Up

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Pizza Party & Welcome Activity     5:30pm

Friday, July 17

Breakfast   8:30am

Conference Registration Open     9am

Welcome and Opening Plenary    10am

Conference Workshops   11am

Lunch    12pm

Conference Workshops   1pm

Conference Workshops   2pm

Break    3pm

Conference Workshops   3:15pm

Friday Afternoon Plenary    4:15pm

Dinner     5:30pm

Friday Night Event      6:30pm

Saturday, July 18

Breakfast   8am

Saturday Opening Plenary    9am

Conference Workshops   10:00am

Saturday Plenary      11:00am

Lunch    12pm

Conference Workshops   1:00pm

Conference Workshops   2:00pm

Break    3pm

Conference Workshops   3:15pm

Saturday Afternoon Plenary     4:15pm

Exhibit Table Take-Down

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dinner    5:30pm

Saturday Night Event   6:30pm

Sunday, July 19

Residence Hall Check Out

Decide to explore with your chapter? Residence Hall checkout before 12pm.

Sunday - Choose Your Own Adventure

While official conference programming concludes Saturday night, the excitement doesn't have to stop there! Sunday, July 19, is your 'Choose Your Own Adventure' day. Whether you want to tour the Smithsonian museums, walk the National Mall, or find the city's best hidden gems with your chapter, the day is yours to explore Washington, DC. Stick around, stay in the dorms, and experience the best of D.C. at your own pace!

Speakers and Presenters

Sasha Sagan

Jeff Hawkins

Rep. Hank Johnson

Monday, July 20

Residence Hall Check Out

If you stayed an extra day to explore Washington DC, Residence Hall checkout before 12pm.

Safe Travels Home - See You Next Summer!

Speakers and Presenters

Sasha Sagan

Jeff Hawkins

Rep. Hank Johnson