#ASHE2026: Day 2 (Wednesday, November 4)

7:00am

Convention Center Doors Open!

For this year's conference, we'll host nearly all events at the Puerto Rico Convention Center. It's a beautiful and large facility. It's also a public facility owned by the Commonwealth Government. As such, there are a few things different as compared to past conferences:

• Just as we'll all do in airports on the way to San Juan, all attendees, speakers, and guests must pass through security checkpoints upon entry. Please add a few extra minutes to your arrival time to the Convention Center, especially in the morning. 
• Small personal snacks (e.g., granola bars, nuts) and empty, reusable water bottles are allowed through security checkpoints. Refill stations are located throughout the Convention Center.
• The convention center features in-house concessions, portable food stations, and coffee outlets.

Please complete the waiver form in the Guidebook app for this event if you are attending. An e-mail confirmation will be sent to you upon completing it and you'll show this at event check-in.

7:30am-5:00pm

Conference Check In & Help Desk Open--located in the Convention Center, 2nd Floor

When you arrive at the Convention Center, your first stop will be Conference Check-In on the Second Floor. Take the escalator up and look for the Check-In signs staffed by the ASHE Scholarship Recipients and volunteers.

7:30am-9:00pm

Mindfulness/Quiet/Spiritual Space--located in the Convention Center, 2nd Floor

Lactation Room--located in the Convention Center, 1st Floor. This room is available with no check out process. Please note that if the door is locked, the room is in use.

8:15am-5:00pm

Attendee Work Room Open--located on the Convention Center, 3rd Floor, Terrace

8:00am-5:00pm

Exhibitor & BIPOC Vendor Fair Tables Open--located in the Puerto Rico Convention Center, 2nd Floor

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

8:30am-5:30pm

Childcare (Advanced Registration Required)

8:30am-9:00am

Coffee Break--located in the Convention Center, 3rd Floor

9:00am-10:15am--located in the Convention Center, 3rd Floor, Ballroom A

10:30am-12:00pm

Media Interviews & Building Relationships with Reporters presented by the Scholars Strategy Network (On-Site Registration Available!)

10:35am-11:50am

Breakout Session #1

11:50am-1:05pm

Lunch Break on your own

• There is a cafe on the 1st Floor of the Convention Center
• There are 12 restaurants located at the Distrito T-Mobile (right behind the Aloft). All restaurants here are locally owned!
  • Barulla Taberna Española (Tapas)
  • Denko Asian Eatery (Asian)
  • La Burguesía (Burgers)
  • Dulcinea (Ice Cream & Churros)
  • Verbena (Bar Food)
  • La Central 
  • Lupe Reyes (Mexican)
  • Pudge's Pizza
  • Sazón (Puerto Rican Cuisine)
  • La Barrita del Lado (Bar)
  • Arena (Bar)
• The Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino has multiple dining options:
  • Ocean Lounge (Asian Fusion): Opens at 3pm
  • The Cafe (coffee + food): Open 6am-12am. Has a specific Vegan Menu.
  • Choices: Open for breakfast only
  • Mutuo Sabor Nikkei (Asian Fusion): Open for dinner only
  • The Bay Rooftop Bar (outdoor seating): Open for lunch and dinner. Has a specific Vegan Menu.
• A Black-owned Guide to Puerto Rico (including restaurants)
• Check out this "Puerto Rico Guide" curated by the Local & Community Engagement Committee which includes local food options, nightlife, shopping & local goods, arts & culture, beaches, neighborhoods to explore and more! 

12:30pm-3:30pm

Mid-Career Faculty Workshop Series 2026-2027: Joint Session with Early Career Faculty Cohort (Advance Registration Required)

1:05pm-2:20pm

Breakout Session #2

2:00pm-5:00pm

Research Workshop: Machine Learning as Method: Possibilities for Higher Education Research (On-Site Registration Available)

2:40pm-3:55pm

Breakout Session #3

4:15pm-5:30pm

Breakout Session #4

Please complete the waiver form in the Guidebook app for this event if you are attending. An e-mail confirmation will be sent to you upon completing it and you'll show this at event check-in.

9:00pm-10:00pm