- July 11: Underrepresented Diverse Voices Scholarship applications are due
- August 2: Conference registration opens at 7:00 pm EST
- September 1: Early Bird registration closes
- September 1: Manuscripts for faculty critique due (critique purchase cut-off date)
- September 2: Cut-off date for submitting illustration postcards for distribution to faculty
- September 22: Conference registration closes
- September 25: Last day for full conference refund (no refund on critiques)
- October 3: Friday Afternoon Intensives (1:00-4:00 pm), Mix & Mingle Dinner, and Pitch Party
- October 4: Full-day Saturday Conference
