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Wednesday, October 15th - Welcome & Workforce Evolution

• New Orleans Welcome (12:00-1:00 pm): Enjoy live music, registration, lunch, and engage with exhibitors and the LAPA BOD. Sponsored by Williamson Cosmetic Center.
• Keynote Speaker (1:00-1:55 pm): A Road Less Traveled - Dawn Morton-Rias, EdD, PA-C, ICE-CCP, President/CEO of NCCPA.
• Interactive Workshop (5:00-6:30 pm): Explore emerging opportunities for PAs in telehealth, leadership, and innovation, diving into key issues like scope of practice, collaborative agreements, and state-specific reimbursement challenges.
• Welcome Reception (6:30-7:15 pm): Connect and engage with new and old colleagues over lite appetizers and drinks.

Thursday, October 16th - Elevating Clinical Excellence & Career Growth

• Coffee Connect (7:00-8:00 am): Network with students, professionals, and exhibitors.
• EKG Workshop (8:00-12:00 pm): Covers 12-lead ECG basics, high-risk findings, and STEMI recognition.
• Exhibitor Insight Exchange (1:30 - 2:00 pm): A rapid-fire networking event between sponsors & attendees.
• Optional Evening Activity (5:30-6:30 pm): Student Quiz Bowl

Friday, October 17th - Advocacy & Looking Ahead

• Coffee Connect (7:00-8:00 am): Professionals & Exhibitors.
• Driving Change: (11:00-12:00pm) PAs Transforming Louisianans Health - Kim Williams, MPP, Vice President, Health Equity and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion AAPA
  
• Takeaway Toast (12:00-1:00 pm): Lunch with Local Leaders & Lawmakers.