Schedule at a Glance | FAI 2027 Conference

All events are at the Chicago Hilton Downtown Hotel unless otherwise noted. Converence dates are January 27-31, 2027.

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Tuesday, January 26th

5:30pm - 6:00pm: Volunteer Orientation

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Wednesday, January 27th

9:00am - 3:00pm Exhibit Hall Setup (Exhibitors Only)

11:00am - 11:00pm Registration

1:00-2:00pm First Timer’s Orientation

2:30pm-3:30pm FAI Regional Meetings

3:30pm - 5:00pm Regions Welcome Reception presented by Grassy Hill, and Exhibit Hall Kickoff Party

5:20pm - 10:10pm Official Showcases

10:30pm - 3:00am Private Showcases

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Thursday, January 28th

8:00am - 11:00pm Registration

8:30am - 10:00am Morning Meditation, Yoga, Etc

9:00am - 11:00am Exhibit Hall Setup (Exhibitors Only)

10:00am-4:00pm Daytime Programming

11:00am - 4:00pm Exhibit Hall Open

5:20pm - 10:10pm Official Showcases

10:30pm - 3:00am Private Showcases

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Friday, January 29th

8:30am - 9:30am Morning Meditation, Yoga, Etc.

10:00am-4:00pm Daytime Programming

11:00am - 4:00pm Exhibit Hall Open

5:20pm - 10:10pm Official Showcases

10:30pm - 3:00am Private Showcases

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Saturday, January 30th

10:30am-4:00pm; Daytime Programming (at The Obama Presidential Center and Columbia College Chicago)

7:30pm - 9:30pm International Folk Music Awards Show (at Thalia Hall, requires a separate ticket.)

10:30pm - 3:00am Private Showcases

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Sunday, January 31st

10:00am - 12:00pm Closing Concert