Schedule
NETC 2019 features 3-1/2 days of fun-filled learning opportunities.Saturday, June 22, 2019
Optional Pre-conference Events (On Your Own – Sign up in the App)
- 6 p.m. – Attendee suggestion: A Season of Good Taste: Burgers and Brews Night
West Virginia Botanic Garden, Morgantown, WV 26508
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Optional Pre-conference Events (On Your Own – Sign up in the App)
- 8 a.m. – DIY Outdoors
Find and build your own local adventure - Noon-5 p.m. – Food Truck Festival by the Cooper’s Rock Foundation
Cooper’s Rock, Bruceton Mills, West Virginia 26525 - Noon – Axe Throwing
Mountain Man Axe Throwing, Morgantown West Virginia, 26501
Cooper’s Rock, Bruceton Mills, West Virginia 26525 - 12:30 p.m. – Escape Room
Morgantown Escape Room, Westover, WV 26501 - 12:30-4:30 p.m. – WVU Art Museum
Morgantown, WV 26506 - 1:05 p.m. – West Virginia Black Bears Baseball Game
Monongalia County Ballpark, Granville, WV 26534 - 1:35 p.m. – Attendee suggestion: Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game
PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Register for NETC 2019 on Sunday
4-7 p.m. – Hotel Check-In and Registration
Foyer A-C, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
Download the event app, get your conference packet and name badge, and your questions answered
4 p.m. – WVU Gold & Blue Treasure Hunt
Get your start at Registration with the Lucky Clover app. Sponsored by Locatify
Learn about local Morgantown and WVU history, collect badges and win prizes
Other Optional Sunday Pre-conference Events
- 5 p.m. – Indoor Range Shooting
Defense in Depth, Morgantown, WV 26501 - 5 p.m. – Attendee suggestion: NETC Dinner (Past, Present & Future Board Members)
- 8 p.m. – Depart Waterfront Marriott to the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (30 maximum)
Please note: Tour is approximately two hours. Estimated return to Morgantown is midnight.
Monday, June 24, 2019
Optional Pre-conference Events (On Your Own – Sign up in the App)
- 8 a.m. – Zip-Line Canopy Tour (8 maximum)
WVU Research Forest Headquarters, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525 - 10 a.m. – Hike at Sky Rock
Dorsey Knob Park, Morgantown, WV 26508
Register for NETC 2019 on Monday
10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Registration
Foyer A-C, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
Download the event app, get your conference packet and name badge, and your questions answered
10 a.m.-4 p.m. – WVU Gold & Blue Treasure Hunt
Get your start at Registration with the Lucky Clover app. Sponsored by Locatify
Learn about local Morgantown and WVU history, collect badges and win prizes
Official #NETC2019 Start
1-2 p.m. – Welcome to NETC 2019
Salon E, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
2-3:45 p.m. – Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Salon A-C, Wharf A-B, Waterfront, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
2:45-3 p.m. – Break in the Games Gallery brought to you in part by Starport Arcade & Pub
Salon D, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
6-8 p.m. – Welcome and Networking Reception featuring 18 Strings
Salon E-H, Foyer F-H, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
6-11 p.m. – Games Gallery brought to you in part by Starport Arcade & Pub
Salon D, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
9-11 p.m. – Hospitality Suite sponsored by Locatify
MEC Green Room, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
Check-in time is 4 p.m. Please contact Morgantown Waterfront Marriott (1-304-296-1700) for early check-in options.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
7:30-8:30 a.m. – Breakfast, Announcements and Fun Facts About WVU
WVU Visitors Resource Center – Next Door to Hotel
8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Sponsors Hall Open with Exhibits
Salon E-H, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
9-11:45 a.m. – Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Salon A-C, Wharf A-B, Waterfront, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
9:45-10 a.m. – Break in the Games Gallery brought to you in part by Starport Arcade & Pub
Salon D, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
Noon-2 p.m. – Bill Murphy Distinguished Keynote Speaker Luncheon
Emily Calandrelli, executive producer and Emmy-nominated host
Salon E-H, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
2-4:45 p.m. – Concurrent Breakout Sessions & Poster Fair
Salon A-C, Wharf A-B, Waterfront, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
2:45-3 p.m. – Break in the Games Gallery brought to you in part by Starport Arcade & Pub
Salon D, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
5:30-9:30 p.m. – Visit Coopers Rock State Forest (Optional, weather cooperating)
Coopers Rock State Forest provides visitors with hiking trails for all levels, a scenic overview and mountain air. You’ll have a chance to do a short hike, take photos from the scenic overlook or just relax. We will depart Coopers Rock at approximately 7:15 p.m., to travel to Lakehouse Restaurant for dinner. Sitting right on Cheat Lake, Lakehouse Restaurant offers great food/drinks and gorgeous sunsets. (Dinner on your own, transportation to and from Coopers Rock/Lakehouse provided.)
Dinner On Your Own
If hiking and scenic vistas aren’t your thing, Morgantown is filled with restaurants and breweries suited for all palates, including many within walking distance of the Marriott. Visit TourMorgantown.com for information and Mountaineer Deals/Discounts.
9-11 p.m. – Hospitality Suite sponsored by Locatify
MEC Green Room, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
7:30-8:30 a.m. – Breakfast and Announcements (NETC 2020 Launch)
Salon E-H, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sponsors Hall Open with Exhibits
Salon E-H, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
8:30-10:15 a.m. – Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Salon A-C, Wharf A-B, Waterfront, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
10:30 a.m. – Depart Marriott to Evansdale Crossing
WVU Evansdale Campus
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Tour and Lunch
WVU Statler College of Engineering & Mineral Resources / Evansdale Crossing
1:30 p.m. – Depart Evansdale Campus to Marriott
Wharf District
2-3:45 p.m. – Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Salon A-C, Wharf A-B, Waterfront, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
2:45-3 p.m. – Break in the Games Gallery brought to you in part by Starport Arcade & Pub
Salon D, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
6:30-8:30 p.m. – End of Line, Closing Dinner & Networking
Mountain State Brewing Company
Enjoy an evening filled with West Virginia flavor, including dinner, craft beverages, music and more. Mountain State Brewing is just a short walk from the hotel. Garage parking is also available near the restaurant.
Thursday, June 27, 2019
7:30-8:30 a.m. – Breakfast and Announcements
Salon E-H, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
8:30-10:15 a.m. – Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Salon A-C, Wharf A-B, Waterfront, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
9:15-9:30 a.m. – Break
Foyer F-H, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
10:30-11:30 a.m. – Closing Ceremony
Salon E-H, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place