October 22-24, 2025
Colorado School of Mines
Conference Agenda:
Wednesday, October 22
Welcome Reception and Dinner at Mountain Toad, 6-9pm

Thursday, October 23
| Day 1 | Activities |
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast and Welcome |
| 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Keynote |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Facility Tours/Networking Break |
| 11:00 – 12:30 PM | Session 1 – Engaging Other Departments/Programs |
| 12:30 – 1:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 – 3:00 PM | Session 2 – Program Challenges/Program Sustainability |
| 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Networking/Coffee Break |
| 3:30 – 5:00 PM | Session 3 – First-Year Program Spotlights (Lightning Talks) |
| 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Break |
| 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Dinner |
Friday, October 24
| Day 2 | Activities |
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 10:30 AM | Session 4 – Entrepreneurial Mindset in the First Year |
| 10:30 – 11:00 AM | Networking/Coffee Break |
| 11:00 – 12:30 PM | Session 5 – First-Year Program Interventions |
| 12:30 – 1:00 PM | Closing Session |
| 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Lunch |