GPN & ARE-ON Joint Conference 2026: Full Schedule

Welcome to the GPN & ARE-ON Joint Conference 2026 schedule. Use this page to browse sessions, view speaker and session details, and build your personal agenda for June 22–24 in Rogers, Arkansas. Check back through May as additional sessions and details are added.

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7:00am CDT

Conference Breakfast

Tuesday June 23, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT

Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Grand Ballroom V @ 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758-8936

Registration and breakfast. Chad Williams and Caleb Williams from Pier Group/Nokia will welcome you with a 15-minute meal speaking opportunity.

Menu:
High on the Hog Breakfast Buffet

Cinnamon French Toast with Whipped Butter & Maple Syrup
Cheese-Filled Omelets
Hickory Smoked Bacon
Sausage Links
Southern Fried Potatoes
Chilled Orange Juice
Freshly Brewed Coffee
Selection of Hot Teas

Speakers

Caleb Williams

Major Account Manager and VP of Contracts, PIER Group

Chad Williams

President, PIER Group

Sponsors

PIER Group/Nokia

PIER Group partners with research and education institutions to deliver expert IT strategy, infrastructure modernization, and long-term technology solutions supported by compliant procurement contracts.
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Tuesday June 23, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Grand Ballroom V 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758-8936

Meal, Breakfast

Company Fortinet

7:00am CDT

Conference Registration

Tuesday June 23, 2026 7:00am - 4:00pm CDT

Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Grand Lobby @ 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758-8936

Registration

Tuesday June 23, 2026 7:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Grand Lobby 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758-8936

Meal, Breakfast

Company Fortinet

GPN & ARE-ON Joint Conference 2026

7:00am CDT

Caleb Williams

Chad Williams

PIER Group/Nokia

7:00am CDT

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