Schedule

APAP|NYC offers many opportunities to engage and network with your performing arts colleagues.

APAP|NYC 2026 Member Orientation (Photo by Adam & Christy Kissick/APAP).

Wednesday, January 13

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Emerging Leadership Institute (ELI) New Cohort Meeting

*Showcases offsite all day and all night

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Emerging Leadership Institute (ELI) New Cohort Meeting
3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Registration/badge pick-up open
7:00 p.m. APAP 70th Anniversary Gala

*Showcases on and offsite all day and all night

8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Registration/badge pick-up open
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Emerging Leadership Institute (ELI) New Cohort Meeting
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Networking/Learning Forums
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Affinity Groups
1:30 - 2:45 p.m. APAP|NYC 2027 Orientation
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. UP NEXT! Artist Pitch Session
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Affinity Groups
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Opening Plenary Session
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Opening Night Reception

*Showcases on and offsite all day and all night

*Showcases on and offsite all day and all night

*Showcases on and offsite all day and all night

8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Registration/badge pick-up open
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Info Sessions, Networking, and Consortia Meetings
9:30 - 10:45 a.m. APAP Membership Meeting
10:45 - 11:30 a.m. Applauding Excellence: 2027 APAP Honors Champagne Toast & Reception
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Resource and Strategy Sessions
1:30 - 6:00 p.m. EXPO Commons open
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. APAP's Mentor Exchange Live
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Resource and Strategy Sessions
7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Young Performers Career Advancement (YPCA) Showcase and Reception