Schedule of Events

2025 IMATA Conference - Chicago, USA

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Sunday, 9 March

• Brookfield Zoo Trip
• Icebreaker (at Brookfield Zoo)

Monday, 10 March

• Opening Ceremonies
• Formal Presentations
• Panel Discussion
• Breakout Sessions
• Poster Night
• Career Workshop
• ATAC’s Amazing Race NEW!

Tuesday, 11 March

• Formal Presentations
• Facility & Resource Fair NEW!
• Breakout Sessions
• Interview Workshop for Hiring Managers
• Silent Auction
• Game Show

Wednesday, 12 March

• Formal Presentations
• Panel Discussion
• Breakout Sessions
• Career Fair
• Screening: Escape from Extinction Rewilding NEW!

Thursday, 13 March

• Formal Presentations
• Business Meeting
• Invited Speaker: Ken Ramirez
• Honors & Awards Banquet

BONUS DAY: Friday, 14 March

• Full conference registrants enjoy complimentary admission to Shedd Aquarium for a day of special programming