# 16th Annual Create@State Symposium Schedule (2026)

## <span style="text-decoration: underline;">**Wednesday, April 15th** </span>

#### **9:00 AM - 6:00 PM**

#### Registration/Set-up in Centennial Hall and Spring River Room

Instructions: Participants can stop by at any time to drop off their poster and set up showcase pieces. Please stop at the registration desk (Alumni Lounge, in front of Centennial Hall) to check in and pick up your name badge.

#### Comm Center Practice Sessions in Mockingbird Room

Staff from the A-State Communication Center will be on hand throughout the day to help you prepare for your presentation! Look for signs to direct you where to go/ how to find Comm Center staff to help you.

## <span style="text-decoration: underline;">**Thursday, April 16th** </span>

#### **9:00 AM - 10:00 AM**

#### Registration and Badge Pick-up in Alumni Lounge

#### **10:00 AM - 12:00 PM**

#### Ice Cream Social


#### **10:00 AM - 12:00 PM** 

#### Poster Session in Centennial Hall

#### Showcase of Creativity in Spring River Room

#### Performances and Business Pitch Competition in Auditorium 

#### **12:00 PM - 1:30 PM**

#### Networking Lunch in Diamond Lounge and Mockingbird Room

#### **1:30 PM - 3:00 PM**

#### 3MT - 3 Minute Thesis Competition in Auditorium 

## <span style="text-decoration: underline;">**Friday, April 17th** </span>

#### **3:00 PM - 5:00 PM** 

#### Celebration of Research and Awards at the Woodard McAlister Family Club (Centennial Bank Stadium)