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Schedule

The tentative schedule for DEP2026 is shown in the figure. The complete program will be posted here when it becomes available.
We are scheduling for 4 Keynote Presentations, 26 in-person oral presentations, and 9 virtual presentations. On the first two days of the conference, there is a Lunch + Poster session with the poster award winner announced on the last day.
An informal reception will occur at the conclusion of the first day with heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
The conference banquet (separate purchase ticket required) will occur on the second evening. Attendees will be picked up from the conference venue and transported (via school bus) to Churchill Downs. We will have a private suite overlooking the paddock and race track during live horseracing (Twilight Thursdays).

The banquet will be in Churchill Downs' Silks Balcony & Loge overlooking the recently-renovated paddock. There is a separate private suite overlooking the race track. Live racing will occur during Twilight Thursdays. More information about the venue here.

Keynote Speakers


Jan Gimsa
University of Rostock

Mark Hayes
Arizona State University

Craig Snoeyink
University of Buffalo
 

Abstract Submission

Submit your abstract by January 30, 2026.
An sbtract link will be provided in the near future. You will be asked about your presentation preference: oral, poster, or virtual (oral). After submission, all entries will be reviewed by the conference committee. You will be notified of your acceptance on or before March 2, 2026.



The abstract portal is not open yet. When it is available, a link will be placed here.