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Program and Events

Join SSP September 17–19 for a Conference full of learning, networking, and the best in sensory science!

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View the Exhibit and Poster Schedule.

Wednesday, September 17

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. SSP-ASTM E18 Ad Claims Workshop: Navigating Sensory Claims for Advertising Presidio Ballroom
12:45–1:30 p.m. Welcome Luncheon Presidio Ballroom
1:30–2:15 p.m. Opening Keynote: Pam Henderson, "Opportunity Thinking: Making the Sensory Sciences More Impactful in Helping Organizations Capture Opportunity" Presidio Ballroom
2:30–4:00 p.m. Workshop: Business Ethics and the Sensory Profession Turquoise Ballroom I
2:30–4:00 p.m. SSP–Sensometrics Workshop: Design–Analysis–Interpretation: Getting Sensory Research Right Presidio Ballroom
4:00–5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception with Exhibits and Posters Turquoise Ballroom III–IV

Thursday, September 18

8:00–8:45 a.m. Plenary Session: Curtis P. Haugtvedt, "Consumer Psychology and The Senses" Presidio Ballroom
8:45–9:45 a.m. Speed Posters Presidio Ballroom
9:45–10:20 a.m. Exhibits and Posters Turquoise Ballroom III–IV
10:20–11:20 a.m. Scientific Session: Rapid Methods Part I Presidio Ballroom
11:20 a.m.–12:20 p.m. Workshop: Training the Next Generation of Sensory Professionals
 Presidio Ballroom
12:20–1:50 p.m. Exhibits, Posters, and Lunch Turquoise Ballroom
12:20–1:50 p.m. Student Lunch Event Joshua Tree I–II
1:50–3:30 p.m. Scientific Session: SWOT of Breaking the Rules Presidio Ballroom
3:30–4:00 p.m. Exhibits and Posters Turquoise Ballroom III–IV
4:00–5:00 p.m. Scientific Session: Rapid Methods Part II Presidio Ballroom
6:30–9:30 p.m. Gala Stardance (off-site venue)

Friday, September 19

8:30–10:00 a.m. Plenary Session: Lisa B. Marshall, "Get What You Want: The Necessary Art of Persuasion" Presidio Ballroom
10:30–11:30 a.m. Closing Keynote: Jennifer Jo Wiseman, "Sensory Thinking": An Essential Element To Innovation Presidio Ballroom
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Installation of Officers Presidio Ballroom


Schedule is subject to change.