2017 National FFA Convention schedule

by | Oct 24, 2017 | Ohio Country Journal

Wed. Oct. 25, 2017

8 a.m. ? 8 p.m. Onsite Registration (ICC, Hall K)

8 a.m. ? 7 p.m. FFA Shopping Mall (ICC, Halls C-E)

Noon ? 5 p.m. National FFA Expo (ICC, Halls B and F-J)

2 p.m. National FFA Grand March (ICC, Capitol Avenue Plaza)

3:30 p.m. Opening Session 1A (BLF)
6:45 p.m. Opening Session 1B (BLF)

6:30 p.m. ? 8:30 p.m. World?s Toughest Rodeo (ISF)

8:30 p.m. Rascal Flatts FFA Concert presented by Culvers (LOS ? doors open 7:30 p.m.)

Other Activities

Delegate Activities (ICC)
Agriscience Fair Set up (ICC, Hall A)
National Chapter (ICC)
Alumni Central (ICC)
Teachers Internet Lounge (ICC)
Student Leadership Workshops (ICC)
Teacher Workshops (ICC)
Proficiency National Finalist Reception (Westin Hotel)
Career Success Tours (TBD)
Career Development and Leadership Development Events (Various Locations)

Thurs., Oct. 26, 2017

7 a.m. ? 8 p.m. Onsite Registration (ICC, Hall K)

8 a.m. ? 7 p.m. FFA Shopping Mall (ICC, Halls C-E)

8 a.m. ? 5 p.m. National FFA Expo (ICC, Halls B and F-J)

8 a.m. Opening Session 1C (BLF)

2 p.m. Second General Session (BLF)
7:30 p.m. Third General Session (BLF)
6:30 p.m. ? 8:30 p.m. World?s Toughest Rodeo (ISF)

6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Hypnotist Show (ICC, Sagamore Ballroom)

Other Activities

Delegate Sessions I & II (BLF)
Agriscience Fair Open House (ICC, Hall A) National Chapter (ICC)
Alumni Central (ICC)

Teachers Internet Lounge (ICC)
Student Leadership Workshops (ICC)
Teacher Workshops (ICC)
Proficiency National Finalist Photo Session (Westin Hotel)
Agriscience Fair Awards Luncheon (JW Hotel)
Proficiency National Finalists Award Luncheon (Marriott Hotel)
Stars over America Luncheon (Hilton Hotel)
Proficiency Judging (ICC, Marriott Hotel, and Westin Hotel)
Star Awards Judging (Hilton Hotel)
Foundation Activities & Meetings (ICC and Omni Hotel)
National Days of Service (Various Locations)
Career Success Tours (Various Locations)
Career Development and Leadership Development Events (Various Locations)

Fri. Oct. 27, 2017

8 a.m. ? 8 p.m. Onsite Registration (ICC, Hall K)

8 a.m. ? 6 p.m. FFA Shopping Mall (ICC, Halls C-E)

8 a.m. ? 3 p.m. National FFA Expo (ICC, Halls B and F-J)

8 a.m. Fourth General Session (BLF)

Noon Fifth General Session (BLF)
3 p.m. Sixth General Session (BLF)
5:30 p.m. National FFA Band and Chorus Concert (BLF)
6:15 p.m. National FFA Talent Competition, Round 3 (BLF)
7 p.m. Seventh General Session (BLF)
6:30 p.m. ? 8:30 p.m. World?s Toughest Rodeo (ISF)

6 p.m. Hypnotist Show (ICC, Sagamore Ballroom)

Other Activities

Delegate Session III ? if needed (BLF) Agriscience Fair Open House (ICC, Hall A) Alumni Central (ICC)
Alumni General Session (ICC)

Teachers Internet Lounge (ICC)
Student Leadership Workshops (ICC)
Teacher Workshops (ICC)
Distinguished Service Citation/VIP/Honorary American Degree Reception (Omni Hotel) FFA Collegiate Alumni Luncheon (ICC)
Foundation Activities & Meetings (ICC and Omni Hotel)
Washington Leadership Conference Reunion (ICC)
Alumni/American Degree Reception (TBD)
Past National Officer Reception (Omni Hotel)
National Days of Service (Various Locations)
Career Success Tours (Various Locations)

Sat., Oct. 28, 2017

6:30 a.m. ? 9 a.m. Onsite Registration (ICC, Hall K)

8 a.m. ? Noon FFA Shopping Mall (ICC, Halls C-E)
8 a.m. Eighth General Session, Amercian Degree Ceremony (LOS)
1:30 p.m. Ninth General Session (BLF) Election and Installation of 2017-18 National FFA Officers