Society for International Affairs |
2026 Summer Back to Basics Conference July 13-15, 2026 | SUMMER 2026 BACK TO BASICS Conference Director: Michael Pantschyschak, BAE Systems, Inc. A/V-Pubs Chair: Samantha Cook, Metrea Speaker Chair: Candice Dillon, Lockheed Martin Hotel Chair: Ashley Conboy, Lam Research Corporation Audio/Visual Chair: Stacey Benjamin, CACI International, Inc. SIA Board Liaisons: SIA Business Office: Donna Dietz |
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| Monday, July 13, 2026 - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AT 7:00 AM - Outside Louisa May Alcott Boardroom/Next to elevators Daily continental breakfast | 7:15 AM - Ernest Hemingway Salon Daily lunch buffet - First floor restaurant "The Commentary" Monday, July 13, 2026 - Reception | 5:15 PM First floor restaurant "The Commentary" Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - Meet the Speakers (Roundtable discussions/open Q&A) | 5:00 – 6:00 PM - Ernest Hemingway Salon |
SIA 2025 Back to Basics Conference Schedule of Events
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Monday, July 13, 2026 |
7:00 AM |
Registration |
2nd floor –elevators -- Earnest Hemingway Salon |
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7:15 AM |
Breakfast |
2nd floor – Earnest Hemingway Salon |
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8:15 |
General session |
2nd floor - F. Scott Fitzgerald Ballroom |
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12:00 PM |
Lunch |
1st floor – The Commentary Restaurant |
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1:00 PM |
General session |
2nd floor - F. Scott Fitzgerald Ballroom |
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5:15-7:15 PM |
Reception |
1st floor – The Commentary Restaurant |
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026 |
7:00 AM |
Registration |
2nd floor – F. Scott Fitzgerald Ballroom Foyer |
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7:00 AM |
Breakfast |
2nd floor – Earnest Hemingway Salon |
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8:00 AM |
General session |
2nd floor - F. Scott Fitzgerald Ballroom |
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12:00 PM |
Lunch |
1st floor – The Commentary Restaurant |
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1:00 PM |
General session |
2nd floor - F. Scott Fitzgerald Ballroom |
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5:00-6:00 PM |
Round Tables |
1st floor – The Commentary Restaurant |
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026 |
7:00 AM |
Registration |
2nd floor – F. Scott Fitzgerald Ballroom Foyer |
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7:00 AM |
Breakfast |
2nd floor – Earnest Hemingway Salon |
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8:00 AM |
General session |
2nd floor - F. Scott Fitzgerald Ballroom |
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12:00 PM |
Lunch |
1st floor – The Commentary Restaurant |
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1:00 PM |
General session |
2nd floor - F. Scott Fitzgerald Ballroom |
Thank you for participating the 2026 Summer Back to Basics Conference
We look forward to seeing you at a future event.