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National Character & Leadership Symposium

Schedule of Events

A speaker talks to a large audience during an NCLS event.

(All times MST. Session times are subject to change.)

Day One – Friday, February 20, 2026
9:30-11:30 a.m. Visiting Students Icebreaker (Visiting Students Only)
Noon-1 p.m. Lunch
1-1:15 p.m. Welcome Remarks
1:30-2:15 p.m. Keynote Class of ’59 Leadership Keynote
2:30-3:15 p.m. Cadet Wing Kick-Off
3:30-4:15 p.m. Presentation Concurent Speaker Sessions
4:30-5:30 p.m. Keynote Class of ’74 Wakin Award & Class of ’73 Keynote
5:45-8 p.m. Social Hour and Cadet Engagement Dinner

Day Two – Saturday, February 21, 2026
6:30-8 a.m. Breakfast
8-8:45 a.m. Keynote Falcon Foundation Bud Breckner Keynote
9-10 a.m. Presentation Concurent Speaker Sessions
10:15-11:15 a.m. Keynote Enix Heritage Keynote
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30-1:15 p.m. Presentation Concurent Speaker Sessions
1:30-2:15 p.m. Presentation Concurent Speaker Sessions
2:30-3 p.m. Challenge Ceremony
3:15-4:30 p.m. Cadet Experimental Debrief (Visiting Students)