NAQ '25 Schedule at a Glance
Gaylord Texan Hotel
Grapevine, TX
August 5-8, 2025

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - Preconference session, welcome event

9:00 - 12:00 Morning Preconference session with Rick Rader, MD
12:00 - 1:00 Boxed lunch provided all preconference attendees
1:00 - 4:00 Afternoon Preconference session with Rick Rader, MD
7:00 - 8:00 Cocktails & Conversation
8:00 - 5:00 Exhibitor setup


Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - General sessions, breakout sessions, networking & entertainment event

9:15 - 10:15 Keynote address "Embracing and Supporting Neurodivergence in the Workplace Through Technology" with Keivan Stassun, PhD
10:15 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 12:00 Breakout sessions
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch provided to all conference attendees
1:30 - 2:30 Breakout sessions
2:30 - 2:45 Break
2:45 - 3:45 Breakout sessions
3:45 - 4:00 Break
4:00 - 5:00 Keynote address "Enhancing Health of People with Down Syndrome: The Important Role of I/DD Professionals" with Brian Chicoine, MD
5:00 - 6:00 Break
6:00 - 9:00 Networking and Entertainment event at Chicken N Pickle. All conference registrants are automatically registered for this event. Dinner, drinks & transportation will be provided. 

Thursday, August 7, 2025 - General sessions, breakout sessions

9:15 - 10:15 Keynote address "Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results" with Leah Kral
10:15 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 12:00 Breakout sessions
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch provided to all conference attendees
1:30 - 2:30 Breakout sessions
2:30 - 2:45 Break
2:45 - 3:45 Breakout sessions
3:45 - 4:00 Break
4:00 - 5:00 Keynote address "From Q to CEO" with Doug Bebee

Friday, August 8, 2025 - General session & departure

8:30 - 9:00 Light Breakfast 
9:00 - 10:30 Keynote address "Find Your Jam: Create Momentum, Unlock Potential and Rock What's Next" with Rick Lozano
 


Note: All times are approximate, subject to change and should only be used for general planning purposes. This in-person event is being held in Central Time.  


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