Full Conference Schedule

Meetings and events will take place at the Hilton Atlanta. Schedule is subject to change. If you have questions about the schedule or would like to reserve meeting space, please contact Cheryl Andrews. The Mid-Year Meeting is an in-person meeting only and there will not be a virtual component offered. No sessions or meetings will be recorded or live-streamed and video-conferencing will not be available for people unable to attend.

*Meetings that are listed as Executive Session are only open to members of that particular Committee or Program. If a meeting is not listed as Executive Session, it is open to all registered attendees as an observer only.

View the Program Guide (PDF). Copies will be available onsite at the registration desk.

Friday, March 20
8:00 am - 8:00 pm	Pre-Conference Tour - Chattanooga Zoo and Tennessee Aquarium (additional $75 fee)

Saturday, March 21
Times	Meeting Name	Room
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM	Registration Open	Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	SAFE Giraffe	Galleria 1, Lower Level
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Accreditation Hearings (Executive Session)*	305
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Animal Population Management Committee (Executive Session)*	211
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Avian SAG Steering Committee Strategic Planning (Executive Session)*	209
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Canid and Hyenid TAG (Executive Session)*	Galleria 3, Lower Level
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Bonus Workshop (additional $150 fee): Re-imagining the Animal Wellbeing Program This workshop outlines how to create a comprehensive animal wellbeing program, through multidisciplinary partnerships. By applying risk analysis, evaluating life stage evaluation/whole life planning, and considering animals’ role in collection, attendees will learn tools to develop strategic species- or taxa-based wellness life plans. In addition, tools and methods for program communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, resource management, tracking capability, and sustainability will be covered. The workshop will be designed so participants can determine applicable components to develop or re-envision an animal wellbeing program suited to their own organization.	Galleria 6, Lower Level
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Safety Summit	Salon West
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Flocking Together for Conservation: SAFE Red Siskin, SAFE Asian Hornbill, SAFE Andean Highland Flamingo	Galleria 7, Lower Level
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conservation Education Committee (Executive Session 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)*	205
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Generic and Masai Giraffe SSP Planning Meeting	202
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	~~SAFE Vaquita~~ - CANCELLED	Galleria 1, Lower Level
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	SAFE Action Indonesia: Anoa, Babirusa, and Banteng	Galleria 7, Lower Level
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Advancement Summit (RSVP Requested)	206
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	SAFE North American Bison	Galleria 1, Lower Level
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch Provided for Attendees	Grand Ballroom
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	SAFE Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake	Galleria 7, Lower Level
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Population Management Center (PMC) Help Desk	Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Marine Mammal TAG (Executive Session)*	Galleria 1, Lower Level
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM	SAFE African Penguin (Executive Session 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)*	Galleria 7, Lower Level

Sunday, March 22
Times	Meeting Name	Room
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM	Registration Open	Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	~~Power Vinyasa Yoga~~ - CANCELLED
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Animal Program Updates	Galleria 4, Lower Level
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Human Resources Committee	202
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Accreditation Hearings (Executive Session)*	305
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Avian SAG General Session	Galleria 5, Lower Level
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Safety Summit	Salon West
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Animal Care Manual Office Hours	Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	African-Eurasian Monkey TAG	Galleria 6, Lower Level
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Animal Welfare Committee	Galleria 4, Lower Level
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Canid and Hyenid TAG	211
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Matschie's Tree Kangaroo SSP	209
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	SAFE Orangutan (Executive Session 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)*	205
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Marketing Committee	Galleria 3, Lower Level
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Advancement Summit (RSVP Requested)	206
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Ungulate TAGs	Salon East
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Prosimian TAG	Galleria 6, Lower Level
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch Provided for Attendees and TAG & SAFE Mart Shop and support conservation! Programs participating include: Anseriformes TAG Avian SAG Charadriiformes TAG Coraciiformes and Bucerotiformes TAG Orangutan SSP SAFE Gibbon SAFE North American Bison SAFE Thick-billed Parrot/Parrot TAG Small Carnivore TAG Ungulate TAGs	Grand Ballroom
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Annual Conference Call for Presentations Lunch Chat Have an idea for a session, but are looking for more speakers? Do you want to speak in a session, but don’t know where to begin? This is for you! Connect with other interested individuals and brainstorm session ideas! Members of the Annual Conference Program Committee will also be available to answer questions about the Call for Presentations process.	Grand Ballroom
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Animal Health Committee	202
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	SAFE Tree Kangaroo of Papua New Guinea	209
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Aquatic Collection Sustainability Committee (Executive Session 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)*	Galleria 4, Lower Level
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Herp TAG	Galleria 6, Lower Level
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Population Management Center (PMC) Help Desk	Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Marine Mammal TAG (Executive Session)*	Galleria 1, Lower Level
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Technology SAG In addition to providing an overview of Tech SAG and updates on 20206 plans and working groups (AI, Animal Behavior Monitoring, Customer Relationship Management systems, Data Analytics, Data Literacy, GIS, Tech Toolbox, & Sustainable Technology), Tech SAG officers will be facilitating a short unconference. An unconference is an informal participant-oriented meeting—where attendees decide on the agenda, discussion topics, and time allotments—that prioritizes discussions over presentations. Come prepared to suggest technology-related topics of interest to you. Based on suggestions, Tech SAG officers will work with participants to quickly pull together either concurrent or full group sessions for the remainder of the time. Example session types might include 1) developing draft deliverables (e.g., a list of best practices or resources), 2) following “Ignite” format presentations without slides on a topic and following-up with discussion or 3) following a fishbowl discussion format on a topic.	Galleria 7, Lower Level
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Biobanking SAG & Molecular Data for Population Management SAG This hands-on, interactive session on biobanking — open to all — will bring the zoo community together to build a shared understanding of the scope and impact of biobanking, discuss our most pressing needs, provide a clear landscape of ongoing initiatives and resources, and co-develop a framework for stronger communication and coordination across emerging biobanking efforts. 1-2 PM – Building a shared understanding of biobanking This session will open with a presentation that anchors participants in core biobanking concepts — what it is, why it matters — followed by an interactive exercise to explore how your organization fits into "coordinated biobanking" with the zoo and aquarium community. This hour is designed to help you recognize the work you're already doing and why it counts. 2-3 PM – Interactive identification of barriers and prioritization of solutions Participants will discuss challenges and opportunities for coordination across a variety of areas, from legal and regulatory barriers to cultural and infrastructure challenges, and then vote to prioritize the 3–5 solutions with the greatest community-wide impact. 3-5 PM – Collaboratively map biobanking efforts and design pathways for communication This working session will highlight existing efforts and then collaboratively develop some practical workflows for ongoing communication and coordination. We'll close by reviewing shared norms so we can start moving as one voice across the emerging biobanking landscape. We’ll have a short break between the 2nd and 3rd sessions. No biobanking experience necessary. If you work with animals or their data, you have a seat at this table!	205
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Animal Welfare Committee Help Desk Stop by the AZA Animal Welfare Committee Help Desk to get support on all things animal welfare. Whether you’re refining your welfare assessments, looking for guidance on tools and resources, or seeking to learn more about advancing animal welfare at your institution, our committee members are here to help. Come ask questions, share ideas, and connect with colleagues dedicated to advancing the highest standards of animal care across the AZA community. We’re excited to help and hope you drop by to say hello!	Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	SAFE Chinchilla	211
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Marsupial & Monotreme TAG (Executive Session 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM)*	209
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	New World Primate TAG	Galleria 6, Lower Level
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	SAFE Snow Leopard	202
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Building Thoughtful Aquatic Collections	Galleria 4, Lower Level
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Wildlife Trafficking Alliance	211
3:20 PM - 5:00 PM	SAFE Avian Programs African Hornbill African Penguin African Vulture Andean Highland Flamingo Asian Hornbill Attwater’s Prairie Chicken North American Songbird Red Siskin Thick-billed Parrot Whooping Crane	Galleria 5, Lower Level
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SAFE Mexican Wolf	Galleria 6, Lower Level

Monday, March 23
Times	Meeting Name	Room
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM	Registration Open	Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	SAFE Gibbon	Galleria 4, Lower Level
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	AZA Grants and Scholarships Help Desk Learn about AZA’s new online grants and scholarship application system and reviewer portal with AZA’s Coordinator of Grants and Scholarships. And if you have questions about AZA’s grants or scholarships, please come by for some answers!	Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Marine Fishes TAG	205
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Avian SAG General Session	Galleria 5, Lower Level
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Building the Next Generation of Animal Care Professionals (RSVP Requested) Join leaders from across the country for a dynamic summit dedicated to building the next generation of zoo and aquarium professionals. Through expert-led discussions and real-world case studies, participants will explore how cross-institutional partnerships, equitable internship models, and data-driven recruitment practices can strengthen our workforce and expand access to careers in animal care. Sessions will highlight how to design meaningful learning experiences, deliver effective feedback, and foster growth-minded mentorship—all essential to cultivating skilled, confident emerging professionals. The summit wraps with an action-planning workshop to help attendees turn insights into tangible improvements at their own institutions. Empower your team, elevate your internship program, and help shape a more inclusive, future-ready animal care field. Join us in advancing the workforce our mission depends on.	Galleria 7, Lower Level
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	CPSG Trainees Workshop/Meeting (RSVP Requested)	211
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Honors and Awards Committee (Executive Session)*	Galleria 1, Lower Level
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Public Relations Committee (Executive Session 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)*	Galleria 2, Lower Level
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Your Role in Sustainable Populations - Curators and Collection Planners (RSVP required) This interactive session invites zoo and aquarium collection planners/managers to step back from day-to-day decisions and look more holistically at how perspectives, context, policy choices, and trade-offs shape AZA’s collective ability to sustain animal populations. Through shared reflection, policy review and interpretation, and cross-sector examples, participants will examine how current challenges are being interpreted, what are current available tools and resources to aid in collection planning, and offer informed input to support future process development and implementation. Pre-registration is required and limited to 60 individuals with priority given to AZA members who are active Collection Planners for their facility. To register, please fill out this form.	Galleria 6, Lower Level
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Accreditation Hearings (Executive Session)*	305
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Bear TAG (Executive Session)*	202
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Safety Summit	Salon West
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Ungulate TAGs	Salon East
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	~~SAFE Andean Highland Flamingo~~ - This has moved to the joint SAFE session, Flocking Together for Conservation on Saturday, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Animal Care Manual Office Hours	Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Gorilla SSP (Executive Session 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)*	209
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Population Management Center (PMC) Help Desk	Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Advancement Summit (RSVP Requested)	206
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Africa-based Programs: SAFE African Painted Dog, SAFE African Vulture	Galleria 4, Lower Level
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Animal Welfare Committee Help Desk Stop by the AZA Animal Welfare Committee Help Desk to get support on all things animal welfare. Whether you’re refining your welfare assessments, looking for guidance on tools and resources, or seeking to learn more about advancing animal welfare at your institution, our committee members are here to help. Come ask questions, share ideas, and connect with colleagues dedicated to advancing the highest standards of animal care across the AZA community. We’re excited to help and hope you drop by to say hello!	Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch Provided for Attendees and TAG & SAFE Mart Shop and support conservation! Programs participating include: Anseriformes TAG Avian SAG Charadriiformes TAG Coraciiformes and Bucerotiformes TAG Orangutan SSP SAFE Gibbon SAFE North American Bison SAFE Thick-billed Parrot/Parrot TAG Small Carnivore TAG Ungulate TAGs	Grand Ballroom
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Committee Chairs Meeting	205
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Ethics Board (Executive Session)*	211
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Animal Care Manual Office Hours	Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Rodent, Insectivore, Lagomorph (RIL) TAG (Executive Session 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM)*	Galleria 4, Lower Level
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	AZA Grants and Scholarships Help Desk Learn about AZA’s new online grants and scholarship application system and reviewer portal with AZA’s Coordinator of Grants and Scholarships. And if you have questions about AZA’s grants or scholarships, please come by for some answers!	Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Avian SAG Workshop - Waterbirds	Galleria 5, Lower Level
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Green SAG (Executive Session 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)*	Galleria 1, Lower Level
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Joint PR/Marketing Committees (Executive Session)*	Galleria 6, Lower Level
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Volunteer Management Committee (Executive Session)*	Galleria 7, Lower Level
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	~~Research and Technology Committee~~ - CANCELLED
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Business Operations Committee	Galleria 2, Lower Level
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Professional Development Committee (Executive Session)*	Galleria 3, Lower Level
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Aquarium Affairs Committee (Executive Session)*	211
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Diversity Committee: Regional Communities of Practice	205
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SAFE Gorilla (Executive Session 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)*	209
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	SAFE Red Panda	211
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Speed Networking - Beyond the Handshake: from Surface to Substance Join the Professional Development Committee in a guided networking experience that sparks meaningful connections through thoughtful prompts and shared values, creating space for authentic dialogue and lasting professional relationships across all levels and expertise. We will also present an update on Professional Development Committee initiatives and provide an opportunity to share your ideas on which professional development experiences would be beneficial.	309
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Icebreaker at Georgia Aquarium

Tuesday, March 24
Times	Meeting Name	Room
7:00 AM - 1:30 PM	Registration Open	Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM	Breakfast with Exhibitors	Grand Ballroom
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM	General Session - Hot Topics in Population Sustainability Join members of the Animal Population Management Committee for an AZA-themed version of “Mythbusters” where we will discuss facts and misconceptions about animal programs and share how to use your institutional collection plan to measure your impact on population sustainability. Sponsored by Hanart Culture	Grand Ballroom
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Break with Exhibitors	Grand Ballroom
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Galliformes TAG	Galleria 5, Lower Level
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	SAFE Red Siskin - Ask the Co-Chair Anything This session is for all comers interested in talking about anything to do with our SAFE. We welcome anyone from curious newcomers with questions to longtime SAFE participants who want to get down in the weeds on some aspect of the Action Plan, to anyone in between. If you are a participant in the Red Siskin SAFE or you have red siskins at your facility and we haven't met up recently (or ever!), stop by to say hello. We’ll have all the material from our recent Annual meeting at the ready, as well as updates since then.	Galleria 3, Lower Level
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Safety Committee (Executive Session 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM)*	209
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Advancement Committee	Galleria 2, Lower Level
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	AI Use and Technology Use in Zoos and Aquariums led by Tech SAG If your institution has an AI policy or is currently working on one and sharing is allowed, please feel free to bring it to the roundtable.	Salon West
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Ambassador Animals and Leash Use	Galleria 6, Lower Level
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Aquatic Collection Sustainability Committee Office Hours	308
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Committee Collaboration: Moving beyond DEAI Programs to Systemic Change led by Diversity Committee	205
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Government Affairs Committee Animal Permitting and Regulatory Introduction and Workshop This workshop introduces the scope of federal wildlife permitting that accredited facilities may need, with particular emphasis on the US Fish & Wildlife Service and its application process(es). Participants will learn about the variety and purposes of USFWS permits, when they might be needed, and what the timing and process of receiving those permits are to help inform population management decisions and timelines. Participants will engage in a brief collection planning and animal acquisition exercise. Discussion will also include other factors related to acquiring regulated species to consider, such as state permitting, record-keeping, and animal transport.	Galleria 4, Lower Level
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Marine Fishes TAG Think Tank - Hot Topic Discussions	307
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Marketing Committee Hot Topics	Galleria 7, Lower Level
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Mobilizing Zoo Teams for Field Conservation Impact through SAFE Program Designs/Action Planning led by SAFE Red Panda	Galleria 1, Lower Level
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	SAFE Thick-billed Parrot	202
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Social Science for Conservation led by Social Science Research and Evaluation SAG (Executive Session)*	211
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Supporting and Engaging Your Committee Membership led by Volunteer Management Committee	206
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Ungulate TAGs	Salon East
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Avian TAG Chairs and Avian SAG Steering Committee (Executive Session*)	Galleria 3, Lower Level
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Lunch with Exhibitors	Grand Ballroom
1:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Zoo Day at Zoo Atlanta

Wednesday, March 25
Times	Meeting Name	Room
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Registration Open	Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM	Breakfast with Exhibitors	Grand Ballroom
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	General Session - Strengthening Hiring, Retention, and Leadership Pathways Zoos and aquariums everywhere are working hard to attract and keep great people on their animal care teams. At the same time, the work is evolving and workforce motivations are changing. Organizations face strong demand for qualified staff and experiencing ongoing challenges filling key roles. Get real-time insights from the field, guided by audience questions and reflections. Through an interactive, moderator-led conversation, panelists will explore what helps team members stay and thrive in zoo and aquarium careers, as well as how organizations can build meaningful pathways, support leadership development, and foster environments where people feel valued and prepared for what’s next. Sponsored by Orkin	Grand Ballroom
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Time with Exhibitors	Grand Ballroom
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Coraciiformes & Bucerotiformes TAG (Executive Session)*	Galleria 2, Lower Level
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Raptor TAG (Executive Session)*	Galleria 1, Lower Level
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Ape TAG (Executive Session 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)*	Salon East
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	~~Behavior SAG~~ - CANCELLED
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Jaguar SSP/SAFE	Galleria 6, Lower Level
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	AZA Grants and Scholarships Help Desk Learn about AZA’s new online grants and scholarship application system and reviewer portal with AZA’s Coordinator of Grants and Scholarships. And if you have questions about AZA’s grants or scholarships, please come by for some answers!	202
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	SAFE Shark and Ray (Executive Session 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)*	Galleria 7, Lower Level
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Small Carnivore TAG (Executive Session 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)*	Galleria 5, Lower Level
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM	AZA Board of Directors (Executive Session 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM)*	211
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Rhino TAG	205
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM	Green Summit (RSVP Requested)	206
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM	Diversity Summit (RSVP Requested)	Galleria 4, Lower Level
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	CPSG/AZA IMLS Project Monitoring Team Meeting (Executive Session)*	Galleria 3, Lower Level
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Small Population Management Advisory Group (SPMAG) We welcome all SPMAG members and those interested in population management science to this working meeting! We will start with quick updates and then dive into our main areas of work: 1) Discussing PMX development priorities; 2) Brainstorming a new name for our network; 3) Finding our why and fostering mentorship 4) Prioritizing research ideas gathered in a 2025 meeting to identify those most important for advancing the practice of population management in AZA.	209
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Charadriiformes TAG (Executive Session)*	Galleria 2, Lower Level
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	SAFE African Hornbill	Galleria 1, Lower Level
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	~~SAFE Maned Wolf~~ - CANCELLED	Galleria 6, Lower Level
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch with Exhibitors	Grand Ballroom
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	TAG Chairs Meeting	Galleria 5, Lower Level
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Trends Committee	Galleria 1, Lower Level
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Ambassador Animal SAG (Executive Session 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)*	Salon East
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Chacoan Peccary SSP Planning	209
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	WAIT LIST Bonus Workshop (additional $75 fee): Just Culture Concepts for Zoos and Aquariums Just Culture is a concept that has gained interest in AZA in recent years. Up to this point, presentations and training have been primarily focused on safety outcomes but at several zoos, these concepts have been integrated into all aspects of workplace culture, improving outcomes for staff engagement and success across departments. At this workshop, facilitators will present an overview of the basic pillars of their approach, including psychological safety, blameless reporting, building better systems, and continuous improvement. Presentations will include tools, data, and case studies on how implementation of these concepts can improve results across your organization.	Galleria 3, Lower Level
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SAFE Program Leaders (Executive Session)*	Galleria 7, Lower Level
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Volunteer Management Committee (Executive Session)*	Galleria 6, Lower Level
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Social Science Research and Evaluation SAG	Galleria 2, Lower Level
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Amplifying Impact: Multi-Disciplinary Approaches to Building Stronger TAGs & SSPs	Galleria 5, Lower Level
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Parrot TAG (Executive Session)* - CANCELLED
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Ciconiiformes/Phoenicopteriformes and Pelecaniformes TAG (Executive Session)*	Galleria 1, Lower Level
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	~~Passerine TAG~~ ~~(Executive Session)~~* - CANCELLED

Thursday, March 26
Times	Meeting Name	Room
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Registration Open	Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Bongo SSP Planning Meeting	202
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	AZA Board of Directors (Executive Session)*	211
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Green Summit (RSVP Requested)	206
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Diversity Committee (Executive Session)*	205
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Wildlife Conservation Committee (Executive Session)*	209
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch Provided for Attendees	Grand Ballroom

*Meetings that are listed as Executive Session are only open to members of that particular Committee or Program. If a meeting is NOT listed as Executive Session, it is open to all registered attendees as an observer only.