FOR 2026 Agenda

FOR 2026 takes place on June 20, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, DC.

The program includes talks, panels, workshops, breaks, and an evening sunset reception at the scenic building terrace.

FOR 2026 FOR 2026 Agenda / June 20 / 555 Penn

Agenda

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

Registration + breakfast + coffee

Doors open, badges are picked up, and the first conversations of the day begin over breakfast and coffee.

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM

Opening remarks

An introduction to the conference themes and the questions shaping the day.

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Talk 1

Opening presentation.

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Talk 2

A second perspective entering the conversation.

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Coffee break

Time to continue conversations between sessions.

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Talk 3

The final morning talk before the discussion opens outward.

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

Morning panel

A broader conversation connecting the morning sessions.

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

Lunch break and time to explore the space, meet attendees, and continue discussions.

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Workshops

Smaller group sessions focused on discussion, collaboration, and practical questions.

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Coffee break

A slower pause before the final stretch of the program.

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Talk 4

Afternoon presentation.

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Talk 5

Another perspective before the closing sessions begin.

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Coffee break

Short break before the final talks and panel.

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Talk 6

An evening presentation before the final discussion of the day.

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Talk 7

The final presentation before the evening reception begins.

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Afternoon panel

Closing discussion with the afternoon speakers and audience.

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Sunset reception + art walk

Food, drinks, conversation, and evening programming, with music and an art exhibit potentially in the mix as details finalize.