Facing Race is back! This time in Raleigh, NC — November 12-14, 2026.

What is the agenda for the Facing Race Conference?

The conference will start on November 12-14, 2026! 

Please Note: This is a sample schedule based on previous years' Facing Race Conference programming. It is a mock-up and not the official schedule for this year’s event. All details are subject to change.

 

Pre-Conference Day

9am - 4pm

Pre-Conference Workshops

11am - 4pm

Bus Tour

2 - 3:30pm

Race Flicks

5:30 - 7pm

Opening Ceremony (Location TBD)

 

Conference Day 1

8 - 9:00am 

Light Breakfast

9 - 10:30am 

Opening Plenary (Mainstage)

11am - 12:30pm 

Breakout Session Block 1

11am - 12:30pm

Race Flicks

12:30 - 2pm 

Lunch

2 - 3:30pm 

Breakout Session Block 2

2 - 3:30pm 

Race Flicks

4 - 5:30pm

Plenary

 

Conference Day 2

8 - 9:00am 

Light Breakfast

9 - 10:30am 

Keynote Speaker (Mainstage)

11am - 12:30pm 

Breakout Session Block 3

11am - 12:30pm

Race Flicks

12:30 - 2pm 

Lunch

2 - 3:30pm 

Closing Plenary (Mainstage)