Dream Big at the 2023 Conference with topics that will lift your spirit and take you to the next level. Each day there is time for visiting the booths at the Trade Show.
During each Breakout session, there are 4-6 classes and the option to do portfolio building sessions outdoors with a group of dancers and photographers. Throughout the whole weekend, photographers can sign up for time in the Trade Show studio setups to practice working with dancers, lighting setups and even borrowed cameras and lenses.
Thursday, July 20 Pre-Conference
All pre-conference events require a separate registration and are not included in conference registration. Space is limited. *** There is no special registration for Alonzo Alcaraz's Light Painting Demo on Thursday. This is included with registration.
Friday, July 21
5:00 am - 7:00 am Early morning Photo Excursions and photo walks
8:15 am - 9:00 am Meet the Mentors - round tables for photographers newer to the conference (advanced signup)
9:00 am Official Welcome with Conference Directors - Continental C
9:15 am Safety & Etiquette
9:45 am NEAMA
10:30 am Panel
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Lunch in Continental Foyer
12:00 - 2:30 pm Trade Show & Portfolio Reviews - Continental AB
2:45 pm - 7: 30 pm Classes & Photo Walks (see schedule)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Reception - Announcing Competition Winners _ Continental Foyer
10:00 - 11:30 pm Late Night Photo Walk (advanced signup)
Saturday, July 22
5 am - 7 am - Early Morning photo excursions and photo walks
8 am - 12:00 on Classes & Photo Walks (see schedule)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch in Continental Foyer
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Trade Show - Continental AB
2:30 pm - 7:15 pm Classes & Photo Walks (see schedule)
8:00 am - 10:00 am Normandie Room Setups - Rose Coleman
10:00 am - 12:00 noon Normandie Room Setups - Judy Host
9 pm - 12 midnight - Pas de Deux Gala Fundraiser in support of Chicago Dancers United (Boulevard Rooms)
Sunday, July 23
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Classes & Photo Walk
12:-00-1:00 pm Lunch on Your Own
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Trade Show - Continental AB
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm Classes & Photo Walks
4:00 pm - 4: 30 pm Closing - Conference Directors and Performance from the Bright Lights, Big City All Stars in Continental C