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2026 Key Club International Convention schedule

The schedule is tentative and subject to change. All times listed are Central Time.

Registered attendees will have access to a more detailed schedule through our convention app, Yapp. Additional information on how to download the app will be shared soon.

Wednesday, July 1

Start Time End Time Event
Noon 4 p.m. Pick up your badge, swag bag and T-shirt; delegate registration
7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Opening Session with CKI
8:30 p.m. 11 p.m. Opening Reception with pin trading, exhibitors and games (Texas-sized appetizers included in registration costs)
8:30 p.m. 11 p.m. Talent show auditions, Oratory Contest judging and Service Contest Pitch
11 p.m. Curfew

Thursday, July 2

Start Time End Time Event
7 a.m. 9 a.m. Grab-and-go breakfast (included in registration costs)
7 a.m. 9 a.m. Mindful Morning activities with Erika’s Lighthouse
9 a.m. Noon Delegate orientation, service project and presentation, and candidate meet-and-greet
Noon 1:30 p.m. Lunch on your own
2 p.m. 6 p.m. Caucusing
6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Dinner on your own, food trucks on site.
7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Keynote and partner presentations and Service Contest voting
9 p.m. 11 p.m. Evening entertainment/student lounge
11 p.m. Curfew

Friday, July 3

Start Time End Time Event
7 a.m. 9 a.m. Grab-and-go breakfast (included in registration costs)
7 a.m. 9 a.m. Mindful Morning activities with Erika’s Lighthouse
7:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Nominating conference
9 a.m. 1 p.m. Global Leadership Certificate Master Class
9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Workshop block 1
10 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Workshop block 2
11 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Workshop block 3
11:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Lunch on your own
2 p.m. 5:30 p.m. House of Delegate
5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Dinner on your own
8 p.m. 11 p.m. Recognition Session I: Individuals, Key of Honor, Litwack Legacy of Leadership
11 p.m. Curfew

Saturday, July 4

Start Time End Time Event
7 a.m. 9 a.m. Grab-and-go breakfast (included in registration costs)
7 a.m. 9 a.m. Mindful Morning activities with Erika’s Lighthouse
9 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Global Leadership Certificate Master Class
9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Workshop block 4
10 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Workshop block 5
11 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Workshop block 6
Noon 1:30 p.m. Recognition Session II: Districts
1:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Lunch and dinner on your own; extended break
6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Closing Session
8:30 p.m. 11 p.m. Dance and reception (Texas-sized appetizers included in registration costs)
11 p.m. Curfew