Agenda
Agenda items are subject to change
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Registration Open
Barcelona Foyer
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Sponsor Move-in
Barcelona I and II
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Texas Shootout
Join us for the Texas Shoot-Out at Main Event in Waco! Transportation will be provided from the hotel, making it easy to attend. Enjoy an evening of drinks, food, music, games, and friendly competition with fellow attendees.
Attendance is complimentary for full conference registrants or those registered for Wednesday only. RSVP will take place during the registration process so we can plan accordingly and ensure we can accommodate everyone.
Main Event – Waco
2420 Creekview Dr.
Waco, TX 76706
(Transportation Provided)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration Open
Barcelona Foyer
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast and Welcome
Special welcome from BOAT President Kevin Robinson, and Special Guest from the City of Waco.
Barcelona III, IV, V
8:30 – 10:15 a.m.
TOPIC TBD
Tony Picchioni, Pd.D., Consultant /Professor, Baylor University Medical Center and Southern Methodist University
Barcelona III, IV, V
TOPIC TBD
Russell Thornburg, Plans Examiner, Willdan Performance Engineering and Owner for Thornburg Code Services
Skyline Ballroom I, II
9:00 a.m. – Noon
Nominating Committee
Catalan I
10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
Networking Break with Sponsors
Barcelona I and II
10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
TOPIC TBD
Speaker TBD
Barcelona III, IV, V
TOPIC TBD
Russell Thornburg, Plans Examiner, Willdan Performance Engineering and Owner for Thornburg Code Services
Skyline Ballroom I, II
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch
Barcelona III, IV, V
1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
NFPA
Speaker TBD
Barcelona III, IV, V
TOPIC TBD
Russell Thornburg, Plans Examiner, Willdan Performance Engineering and Owner for Thornburg Code Services
Skyline Ballroom I, II
2:15 – 2:45 p.m.
Networking Break with Sponsors
Barcelona III, IV, V
2:45 – 4:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
ICC 500
Speaker TBD
Barcelona III, IV, V
TOPIC TBD
Russell Thornburg, Plans Examiner, Willdan Performance Engineering and Owner for Thornburg Code Services
Skyline Ballroom I, II
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Networking Reception with Sponsors
Join our sponsors in the exhibit hall for light hors-d’oeurves, beverages, and networking!
Barcelona Foyer
5:45 p.m.
Free Evening
Thursday, AUGUST 6
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration Open
Barcelona Foyer
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Networking Breakfast with Sponsors
Barcelona III, IV, V
8:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Building Official 101 Q/A (Part 1)
Whether you’re new to the profession or simply looking to sharpen your understanding, this open Q&A session is designed to provide valuable insights into the role of a building official in Texas. Presented by the BOAT Board of Directors, this session offers attendees the opportunity to ask questions, gain practical knowledge, and hear directly from experienced leaders in the field.
Bring your questions and join the conversation!
BOAT Board of Directors
Barcelona III, IV, V
10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
Networking Break with Sponsors
Barcelona I and II
11:00 a.m. – Noon
Building Official 101 Q/A Part 2
Whether you’re new to the profession or simply looking to sharpen your understanding, this open Q&A session is designed to provide valuable insights into the role of a building official in Texas. Presented by the BOAT Board of Directors, this session offers attendees the opportunity to ask questions, gain practical knowledge, and hear directly from experienced leaders in the field.
Bring your questions and join the conversation!
BOAT Board of Directors
Barcelona III, IV, V
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Chow Time and Annual Business Meeting
Barcelona III, IV, V
1:45 – 3:00 p.m.
Disaster Coordinator Training
Jim Olk
Barcelona III, IV, V
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Networking Break with Sponsors
Barcelona I and II
3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Disaster Coordinator Training Pt. 2
Jim Olk
Barcelona III, IV, V
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
BOAT Awards Dinner
The awards Dinner will be on property. After the awards dinner on Thursday, we are going to play! Plan to stay after dinner for this fun event. This event is included in all full conference registrations. Guest tickets are $50. See registration to purchase guest tickets.
Barcelona III, IV, V
8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Casino Night
After dinner, the celebration continues with a casino party full of fun and prizes.
Skyline Ballroom I, II
Friday, AUGUST 7
8:00 a.m. – Noon
Cracker Barrel Breakfast and Jackson Plumlee Golf Tournament
Join us for breakfast and closing remarks from your BOAT President. Afterwards, walk over to the on-property golf course and spend a few hours networking and having fun. Lunch included for golf participants.
Catalan I, II