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2026 Mental Health America Conference schedule at a glance

This schedule is subject to change. All times listed in Eastern Time.

Tuesday, October 6: Policy Institute (Invite only)
Sponsored by:

• 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Program (Invite only)
• 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. – Networking Reception (Invite only)

Wednesday, October 7: Affiliate Day 

• 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Affiliate Day (Open to Mental Health America affiliates only)
• 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. – Main Conference Pre-registration 
• 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. – Exhibit Hall Networking Reception (Open to all attendees)

Thursday, October 8: Main Conference (Day 1) 

• 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. – Registration and Exhibit Hall Open
• 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Coffee in the Exhibit Hall 
• 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. – Sessions
• 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. – Welcome Luncheon and Opening Session
• 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. – Sessions

Friday, October 9: Main Conference (Day 2)

• 8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. – Continental Breakfast and Main Stage Session
• 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. – Sessions
• 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. – Luncheon and Main Stage Session
• 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. – Sessions