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Monday, August 31
 

8:00am EDT

Breakfast & Registration
Monday August 31, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Lobby - Gutman Conference Center
Welcome to C17 Orientation 2025! The SDP team is incredibly excited to welcome you to Cambridge. Please join us for breakfast in Gutman Conference Center between 8 - 9 AM.

The Gutman Conference Center is located on the ground floor (Level 1) of the Gutman Library. After entering the building, please take the stairs or the elevator down one floor. 

On your way to breakfast you will pick up your name tag and some surprise swag items. A check-in and general help desk will be located near breakfast.
Monday August 31, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Lobby - Gutman Conference Center
  Meal

11:15am EDT

Lunch
Monday August 31, 2026 11:15am - 12:30pm EDT
Lobby - Gutman Conference Center
Welcome to Orientation! All meals and breaks will be located in the Gutman Conference Center Lobby (Floor 1). An information desk will be located in the Gutman Lobby throughout the event.
Monday August 31, 2026 11:15am - 12:30pm EDT
Lobby - Gutman Conference Center
  Meal

1:45pm EDT

Break: Refuel & Refresh
Monday August 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:00pm EDT
Lobby - Gutman Conference Center
Take a well-deserved pause and enjoy 15 minutes of sweet treats, fresh fruit, and a coffee boost to recharge your energy and keep the day moving smoothly.

All meals and breaks will be located in the Gutman Conference Center Lobby (Floor 1). An information desk will be located in the Gutman Lobby throughout the event.
Monday August 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:00pm EDT
Lobby - Gutman Conference Center
  Snack Break
 
Tuesday, September 1
 

7:45am EDT

Picture Perfect! Fellow Headshot Day
Tuesday September 1, 2026 7:45am - 10:30am EDT
Lobby - Gutman Conference Center
All C17 Fellows will be scheduled to take a headshot to be used for SDP communications and personal use. Please see the attached schedule here. All headshots will take place in Gutman Conference Center Floor 1 lobby.  

Headshots are for fellows only. Fellows, please wear business professional or suitable workwear attire. The photo will capture you from the chest or shoulders up. Headshots will be shared typically within one month after Orientation and can be used for personal used (LinkedIn, etc.). Headshots will be used for the SDP website. See examples here.


Tuesday September 1, 2026 7:45am - 10:30am EDT
Lobby - Gutman Conference Center
  Supplemental Session

8:00am EDT

Breakfast
Tuesday September 1, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Lobby - Gutman Conference Center
Welcome to Orientation! All meals and registration will be located in the Gutman Conference Center Lobby (Floor 1).
Tuesday September 1, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Lobby - Gutman Conference Center
  Meal
 
Wednesday, September 2
 

3:30pm EDT

Reflection & Snack Break
Wednesday September 2, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Lobby - Gutman Conference Center
Take a well-deserved pause and enjoy 30 minutes of sweet treats, fresh fruit, and a coffee boost to recharge your energy and keep the day moving smoothly.

All meals and breaks will be located in the Gutman Conference Center Lobby (Floor 1). An information desk will be located in the Gutman Lobby throughout the event.
Wednesday September 2, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Lobby - Gutman Conference Center
  Snack Break
 
Thursday, September 3
 

8:00am EDT

Breakfast
Thursday September 3, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Lobby - Gutman Conference Center
Thursday September 3, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Lobby - Gutman Conference Center
  Meal

10:30am EDT

Break: Refuel & Refresh
Thursday September 3, 2026 10:30am - 10:45am EDT
Lobby - Gutman Conference Center
Take a well-deserved pause and enjoy 15 minutes of sweet treats, fresh fruit, and a coffee boost to recharge your energy and keep the day moving smoothly.

All meals and breaks will be located in the Gutman Conference Center Lobby (Floor 1). An information desk will be located in the Gutman Lobby throughout the event.
Thursday September 3, 2026 10:30am - 10:45am EDT
Lobby - Gutman Conference Center
  Snack Break

12:00pm EDT

Grab & Go Lunch
Thursday September 3, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Lobby - Gutman Conference Center
As you depart Orientation, we are so thankful for your engagement and participation as we launch our next cohort. A boxed lunch will be provided for you as you depart, should you need to make a quick departure home. 
Thursday September 3, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Lobby - Gutman Conference Center
  Meal
 

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