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Schedule at a Glance

Below is the schedule for the NSGC 42nd Annual Conference, which will take place October 17-21, 2023 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. 

Please note that this schedule is listed in Central Time and is subject to change. 


Educational Roadmaps

Check out the educational roadmaps for suggested sessions based on the special interest areas below:

7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Registration Open

7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Sponsored Breakfast Symposia*

8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Opening Remarks

9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Opening Plenary: The Era of the Final Rule: Ethical, Legal and Social Implications for Genetic Counseling Practice

10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Educational Breakout Session (EBS) : Differences in Sex Development: Care in Multifaceted Conditions Over the Lifespan

10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Workshops (Pre-Registration required)

12:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

Exhibit Hall Open (lunch options available for purchase)

12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. 

Sponsored Lunch Symposia*

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions (EBS)

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Inspiring Chromosome 18 Story: Self-Advocate, Parent and Sibling Perspectives of Obstacles and Opportunities for those with Disabilities

5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Natalie Weissberger Paul National Achievement Award

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall and Poster Reception

5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Learning Lounge

6:20 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.

Learning Lounge

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Heart of Genetic Counseling Award Presentation Sponsored by Invitae

*Requires pre-registration

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration Open

7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Sponsored Breakfast Symposia*

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Janus Lecture - Family History: Exploring the Roots and Branches

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Professional Issues Panel

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

10:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

Exhibit Hall Open (lunch options available for purchase from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions (EBS)

12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Sponsored Lunch Symposia*

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

Janus Encore Chat

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

NSGC State of the Society

4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Incoming Presidential Address

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall and Poster Reception

4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Platform Presentations

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Learning Lounge

*Requires pre-registration

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration Open

7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Sponsored Breakfast Symposia*

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Beverly Rollnick Memorial Lecture - LGBTQIA+ Experiences with Conception and Medical Racism

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open (lunch options available for purchase starting at 12:00 p.m.

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Platform Presentations

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Rollnick Encore Chat

12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Sponsored Lunch Symposia*

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Passport to Prizes

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Audrey Heimler Special Projects Award (AHSPA)

2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Jane Engelberg Memorial Fellowship (JEMF) Presentation

4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Focus Abstracts

4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Plenary Session: Say My Name, Say My Name: It's Time to Discuss the Problem with the Name "Genetic Counselor"

*Requires pre-registration

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