Agenda

Wednesday, February 12

Pre-Conference Activities:

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Registration Open
Location: Convention Center Ballroom Foyer
Conference attendees will check in and receive materials, including schedules, event badges, and other important information.

Silent Auction Items Registration
Location: Convention Center Ballroom Foyer
Conference attendees donating items for the silent auction must register them at the registration table. Funds generated will go to designated associations.

Set up Exhibits
Location: Convention Center Ballroom Foyer & Registration Area
Exhibitors will set up their displays.

Professional Headshots
Location: Convention Center Ballroom Foyer
Professional headshots available. Please dress in professional attire.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pre-Conference Meetings (Professional Extension Associations)
Location: TBD
This is an exclusive time for Extension Associations to meet. Sessions are reserved for active members only.

Lunch on Your Own

Conference Kickoff:

Professional or Business Casual Attire

1:00 pm
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Location: Convention Center Ballroom A & B

• Dr. Edoe Agbodjan, Associate Extension Administrator, SC State 1890 Research and Extension

• Dr. Tom Dobbins, Associate Dean and Director of Clemson Cooperative Extension

• Welcome to the City: Mr. Daniel Rickenmann, Mayor of Columbia

2:00 pm
Speaker: Colonel Alexander Conyers - President, SC State University
Location: Ballroom A & B

2:45 pm
Break & Networking
Location: Ballroom Foyer (Exhibit Area)

3:15 pm
Speaker: Dr. James P. Clements, President - Clemson University
Location: Ballroom A & B

4:00 pm
Networking Break
Enjoy refreshments while visiting exhibits and networking with peers.
Location: Ballroom Foyer (Exhibit Area)

4:45 pm
Hotel Check-In & Free Time

5:30 pm
Shuttle to the convention center from designated hotels - per shuttle schedule.

6:30 pm
Land Grant Partnership Dinner (Musical entertainment and mascots)
Location: Columbia Convention Center Ballroom A & B

• Dr. Ralph Noble, Dean of College of Agriculture, Family, and Consumer Sciences, SC State University

• Dr. Matthew Holt, Dean of College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences, Clemson University

Thursday, February 13

Professional or Business Casual Attire

6:30 am
Shuttle to the convention center from designated hotels - per shuttle schedule. Limited parking near the convention center due to various events. Please plan accordingly.

7:00 am
Breakfast & Networking
Location: Convention Center Ballroom A & B

• Breakfast

• Headshots available - professional attire

• Silent Auction Opens

8:15 am
Good Morning Extension
Location: Convention Center Ballroom A & B

9:00 am
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Mansfield (Pete) Key III
“United in Purpose: The Power of Perseverance and Collaboration"
Location: Ballroom A & B

10:15 am
Break - Transition to Breakout Sessions
Location: Convention Center Upper & Lower Levels
Enjoy snacks and visit exhibits while preparing for breakout sessions.

10:45 am
Breakout Sessions:

• Empowering Extension with an App: Simple AI Solutions for Real-World Challenges

• Conquering the Chaos: Practical Time Management Techniques

• Stress Management and Well-Being: Strategies for a Healthier You

• Fundamentals of Facilitation

• The Agribusiness Way!

• Emotional Intelligence Essentials

• Things That Make You Go Hmmm…

12:15 pm
Staff Recognition Lunch
A tribute celebrating outstanding achievements by extension professionals in public service and collaboration.
Location: Ballroom A & B

1:45 pm
Lightning Talks
Location: TBD
Quick, impactful talks designed to spark new ideas and collaborations.

3:00 pm
Break - Snacks & Networking Opportunities
Location: Convention Center Upper & Lower Levels

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Networking Sessions (Program Teams, Operations Directors, Administrative Professionals)
Location: TBD
Focused discussions on partnership opportunities with Clemson Extension and SC State 1890 Extension.

Silent Auction Closes

5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Shuttle from the convention center to designated hotels - per shuttle schedule

Dinner on Your Own

February 14: Wrapping Up & Looking Forward

Professional or Business Casual Attire

Hotel Checkout

7:30 am
Breakfast & Networking
Location: Convention Center Ballroom A & B

• Headshots available - professional attire

8:30 am
Good Morning Extension!
Location: Ballroom A & B

• Silent Auction Winners Announced

9:00 am
Networking Sessions, Part II (Program Teams, Operations Directors, Administrative Professionals)
Location: TBD
Focused discussions on partnership opportunities with Clemson Extension and SC State 1890 Extension

10:00 am
Break – Snacks & Networking

10:30 am
High-Performing Teams Interactive Activity: SC Department of Administration
Location: Ballroom A & B
Through this engaging session, attendees will work in teams to solve challenges related to collaboration and leadership in public service.

12:00 pm
Closing Remarks
Location: Ballroom A & B

• Recap Video of the Conference: Highlights and memorable moments from the event

• Dr. Edoe Agbodjan, Associate Extension Administrator, SC State 1890 Research and Extension

• Dr. Tom Dobbins, Associate Dean and Director of Clemson Cooperative Extension

• Post-Conference Evaluations

• Final Announcements and Adjournment

Lunch on Your Own

Thank you to all attendees for contributing to a successful conference. Stay tuned for post-conference updates and future collaboration opportunities.