ASPIRE Conference Tentative Schedule — Utah 2026

Wednesday, April 15
Time Event
Anytime Participants may arrive in Blanding & explore the area

 

Thursday, April 16
Time Event
11:30 AM Black Mesa BBQ Food Truck — USU Blanding campus (provided)
12:00 PM Check-in & Receive Conference Materials
1:00 PM Survivor Island Welcome & Teams Announced
1:30 PM Create Team Flag & Bracelets
2:15 PM Session — COE Update & Region Update Q&A
3:15 PM TRIO & ASPIRE Jeopardy
4:15 PM Utah ASPIRE State Business Meeting
6:00 PM Dinner — Navajo Tacos
7:00 PM Bonfire Activity at White Rocks with Dessert Bar

 

Friday, April 17
Time Event
8:00 AM Welcome Back & Team Score Board
8:30 AM Team Building — Strategy Challenge
10:00 AM Session: Adding Fuel to Your Fire
11:30 AM Session: Advocacy in TRIO
12:30 PM TRIO Achiever Luncheon
1:30 PM Round Tables — “The Best of Us”
2:30 PM Group Activity
3:30 PM Awards & Closing Remarks

 

Saturday, April 18 (Optional — Extra Fee)
Time Event
7:30 AM Post-Excursion
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Monument Valley Tour (Cost: $85)
12:30 PM Lunch — On your own
1:30 PM Return to Blanding