2026 Schools Summit Schedule at a Glance
Explore the general schedule for the AMTA 2026 Schools Summit.
Thursday, February 12 - 5 CE Credits
8 am: Registration and Check In, Explore Exhibits and Connect with Peers
9 am: Welcome Remarks
9:15 am — 12:15 pm: Keynote/Workshop: Forging Meaningful Connections: The Science and Strategy of Friendship in Massage Therapy - 3 CE Credits
Speaker: Dr. Miriam Kirmayer
12:15 — 1:45 pm: Networking Lunch and Explore Exhibits
1:45 — 2:45 pm: Interprofessional Education: Empowering Massage Students for Collaborative Healthcare Success - 1 CE Credit
Speaker: Jodi Wiley
2:45 — 3:15 pm: Connect with Peers and Explore Exhibits
3:15 — 4:15 pm: Bridging the Classroom to Healthcare: The Top 10 Lessons for Massage Students - 1 CE Credit
Speaker: Xerlan Deery
4:15 — 5:30 pm: Opening Night Reception
Friday, February 13 - 5 CE Credits
8:30 am: Morning Coffee and Explore Exhibits
9 am: Opening Remarks
9:15 am — 10:15 am: Harnessing AI in Your Massage School: Practical Strategies for Growth and Innovation - 1 CE Credit
Speakers: Ariel Hubbard
10:15 — 10:45 am: Explore Exhibits and Network with Peers
10:45 am — 11:45 am: Ethics in Action: Building Stronger Massage Practices through Healthy Boundaries - 1 CE Credits
Speaker: Christine Bailor-Goodlander and Eric Goodlander
11:45 am — 1:15 pm: Networking Lunch and Explore Exhibits
1:15 — 3:15 pm: From Data to Action: Leveraging AMTA's 2026 Massage Profession Research Report to Support Your School - 2 CE Credits
Speaker: Dave French, Alyssa Jaksa, Dolly Wallace
3:15 — 3:45 pm: Explore Exhibits and Network with Peers
3:45 — 4:45 pm: Transforming Massage Education: Uniting Science and the Art of Healing - 1 CE Credits
Speakers: Cal Cates
4:45 - 4:50 pm: Closing Remarks
Please note: Schedule is subject to change.