Event Schedule
HomeDadCon 2016 Event Schedule
Thursday, October 6th
- 8:00 pm – Dad’s Night Out. Become a Triangle Stay At Home Dad for the evening and join them for their monthly night out in downtown Raleigh
- Crank Arm Brewery, 319 W Davie St. Raleigh, 27601 – Food and beverages on your own
Friday, October 7th
MAIN LOBBY, MARRIOTT CITY CENTER
- Early Arrival Sessions
- 1:00 pm – 430 pm – Homebrew Class @ Raleigh Brewing Company – Meet in Lobby for shuttle
- 2:00 pm – 400 pm – Guided Photo Walk of Downtown Raleigh – Meet in the Marriott lobby for guide
- 2:00 pm – 430 pm – First Aid Skill Training @ Marbles Kids Museum
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Early Registration Opens – Marriott Lobby
- 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – “Convention Eve” – Welcome Party – Sponsored by Fathers Eve
- The Architect Bar – 108 E Hargett St. Raleigh, NC
Saturday, October 8th
MARBLES KIDS MUSEUM
- 7:30 am – 8:30 am – Breakfast Provided – Marbles – Venture Hall
- 8:00 – 8:30 – Registration / First Timers Orientation
- 8:30 – 9:00 – Opening Remarks
- 9:00 – 10:00 Opening Keynote by John Panepinto “Father Focused Research” sponsored by Vamousse
- 10:00 – 10:30 – Morning Break – Marbles – Venture Hall
- 10:30 – 11:00 – Breakouts First Round
- Gun & Home Safety
- Home Cooking Skills
- Gender Based Discussion Groups
- 11:00 – 12:00 Breakouts Second Round
- Community Involvement Panel
- Financial Planning, Discipline Discussion
- Marriage & Relationships
- 12:00 – 1:00 pm – Lunch Provided – Marbles – Venture Hall
- 1:00 pm – 1:45 – Annual Members Meeting including Director Reports, Board Nominations and Voting
- 1:45 – 3:15 – Breakouts Third Round
- Family Volunteerism Panel, sponsored by Huggies
- Dream Big! Creating a new narrative for you and fathers everywhere
- Dealing With Loss
- Mental Health Discussion
- 3:30 – 3:45 – Group Photo – Marbles Central Courtyard – Wear your Convention Tee
- 3:45 – 5:30 – “The Big Flip” exclusive private screening and Q&A with director Izzy Chan
- 5:30 – 6:00 – 1st Day Wrap Up
- 6:00 – 7:00 – Return to Marriott Hotel
- 7:00 – 9:00 – Evening Convention Dinner at Raleigh Times Bar
Sunday, October 9th
MARBLES KIDS MUSEUM
- 7:30 am – 8:30 am – Breakfast Provided – Marbles – Venture Hall
- 8:30 – 8:45 – Opening Remarks
- 8:45 – 9:00 – Board election results announced
- 9:00 – 11:00 – First Ever Dad Expo
- 20 tables of parenting experts. Talk one-on-one with those who know best.
- 9:00 – 11:00 – LGBT & Allies Panel
- 11:00 – 12:00 – Special Presentation: Brian Gordon “Fowl Language”
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 – Lunch Provided – Marbles – Venture Hall
- 1:00 – 2:00 – Closing Keynote – Dr. Andrew Behnke – Impact of Fathers on Community
- 2:00 – 2:30 – Final Announcements and Convention Closing
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*Schedule subject to change without notice
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Previous Conventions
Previous Convention Schedules and Programs:
- 2015 Convention Program
- 2014 Schedule of Events
- 2013 Schedule of Events
- 2013 Convention Program
- 2012 Schedule of Events
- 2012 Convention Program
- 2011 Schedule of Events
- 2010 Schedule of Events
- 2010 Convention Program
- 2009 Convention Program
For additional information, please contact us at convention@athomedad.org.