September 13-16, 2026 | Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center | Nashville, TN

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Schedule at a Glance

Schedule at a Glance

Schedule is subject to change.

Saturday, September 6

3:00PM - 5:00PM | Attendee Services / Badge Pick Up 

Sunday, September 7

7:00AM - 5:00PM  |  Attendee Services / Badge Pick up

9:00AM - 3:30PM  |  Summits * Premium Pass Holders Only

9:00AM - 4:00PM  | Nova Chief of Staff CertificationNova Chief of Staff Certification equips aspiring leaders to function at the highest levels of a company through hands-on practice doing the daily functions of a Chief of Staff role.

11:00AM - 1:00PM  |  Lunch * Premium Pass Holders Only

11:00AM - 4:00PM  |  Exhibit Hall Open

11:00AM - 4:30PM  | BraindatesKnowledge-sharing conversations that you book with others to have one-on-one or in small groups on-site in the Braindate Lounge. They are the best way to brainstorm, solve challenges, and share expertise or experiences while connecting with new (brilliant!) people.

4:15PM - 5:00PM  | General Session The heart of the event, where all attendees come together to hear from expert speakers.

Monday, September 8

7:00AM - 5:00PM  |  Attendee Services

7:00AM - 5:00PM  |  BraindatesKnowledge-sharing conversations that you book with others to have one-on-one or in small groups on-site in the Braindate Lounge. They are the best way to brainstorm, solve challenges, and share expertise or experiences while connecting with new (brilliant!) people.

7:30AM - 9:00AM  |  Breakfast

8:00AM - 5:00PM  |  Exhibit Hall Open

9:00AM - 5:30PM  | Nova Chief of Staff CertificationNova Chief of Staff Certification equips aspiring leaders to function at the highest levels of a company through hands-on practice doing the daily functions of a Chief of Staff role.

9:00AM - 10:15AM  |  Masterclasses In-depth seminars focused on practical applications and skill-building. / Breakout Sessions Breakout Sessions offer quick tips for upskilling and career advancement.

9:00AM - 10:00AM |  Networking

10:45AM - 12:00PM  |  Masterclasses In-depth seminars focused on practical applications and skill-building. / Breakout Sessions* Breakout Sessions offer quick tips for upskilling and career advancement.REPEAT

11:30AM - 1:30PM  |  Lunch

1:30PM - 2:30PM  |  General Session The heart of the event, where all attendees come together to hear from expert speakers.

3:15PM - 4:00PM  |  Breakout Sessions Breakout Sessions offer quick tips for upskilling and career advancement.

3:15PM - 4:00PM  |  Networking

4:15PM - 5:00PM  |  Breakout Sessions* Breakout Sessions offer quick tips for upskilling and career advancement. REPEAT

4:15PM - 5:15PM  |  Networking

Tuesday, September 9

7:00AM - 5:00PM  |  Attendee Services

7:00AM - 5:00PM  | Braindate LoungeKnowledge-sharing conversations that you book with others to have one-on-one or in small groups on-site in the Braindate Lounge. They are the best way to brainstorm, solve challenges, and share expertise or experiences while connecting with new (brilliant!) people.

7:00AM - 8:30AM  |  Breakfast

8:00AM - 3:30PM  |  Exhibit Hall Open

9:00AM - 5:00PM  | Nova Chief of Staff CertificationNova Chief of Staff Certification equips aspiring leaders to function at the highest levels of a company through hands-on practice doing the daily functions of a Chief of Staff role.

8:30AM - 9:45AM  |  Masterclasses In-depth seminars focused on practical applications and skill-building. / Breakout Sessions Breakout Sessions offer quick tips for upskilling and career advancement.

8:30AM - 9:30AM  |  Networking

10:15AM - 11:30AM  |  Masterclasses In-depth seminars focused on practical applications and skill-building. / Breakout Sessions* Breakout Sessions offer quick tips for upskilling and career advancement. REPEAT

10:15AM - 11:15PM  |  Networking

11:15AM - 1:00PM  |  Lunch

1:00PM - 2:15PM  |  General Session The heart of the event, where all attendees come together to hear from expert speakers.

3:00PM - 3:45PM  |  Breakout Sessions Breakout Sessions offer quick tips for upskilling and career advancement.

3:00PM - 4:00PM  |  Networking

4:00PM - 4:45PM  |  Breakout Sessions* Breakout Sessions offer quick tips for upskilling and career advancement. REPEAT

4:00PM - 4:45PM Networking

6:30PM - 9:30PM  |  Tuesday Night Party at Museum of Pop Culture

Wednesday, September 10

7:30AM - 12:00PM  |  Attendee Services

7:30AM - 9:00AM  |  Breakfast

8:30AM - 9:45AM  |  Masterclasses In-depth seminars focused on practical applications and skill-building. / Breakout Sessions Breakout Sessions offer quick tips for upskilling and career advancement.

8:30AM - 9:30AM  |  Networking

10:15AM - 11:15AM | Masterclasses In-depth seminars focused on practical applications and skill-building. / Breakout Sessions* Breakout Sessions offer quick tips for upskilling and career advancement. REPEAT

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