Quest Sessions and Schedule

Sessions and Workshops

Offering numerous sessions to choose from, the Quest for Excellence® is the leading conference designed around the Baldrige framework. All types of topics and formats are available to take a deeper dive into areas important to you and your organization, including opportunities to share your own best practices. 

(Preliminary schedule subject to change.)

SUNDAY  |  MONDAY  |  TUESDAY  |  WEDNESDAY

SUNDAY, MARCH 30

12:00–1:00 pm

Pre-Conference Check-In Opens

1:00–4:00 pm (CONCURRENT SESSIONS, Limited Seating)

Baldrige Beginner Pre-Conference Framework Workshop (Optional)

Intermediate Pre-Conference Framework Workshop: Moving from Interest to Action (Optional)

6:00–7:00 PM  

Baldrige Award Ceremony honoring the 2024 Recipients

7:00–8:30 PM  

Celebratory Reception honoring the 2024 Recipients

Attendees have the opportunity to network with members of the Baldrige community, such as Award recipients, Examiners, Judges, Overseers, Fellows, Foundation members, and Alliance program representatives!

MONDAY, MARCH 31

7:00 AM–3:45 Pm                                   

Registration Open

7:00–8:00 AM                                  

Continental Breakfast and Exhibits

8:00–8:30 AM

Opening Remarks by Department of Commerce and NIST Hosts

8:30–9:15 AM

Opening Keynote Speaker

9:30–10:30 AM

Opening Plenary Session featuring 2024 Award Recipients

10:30–11:00 AM

Coffee and Networking Break

11:00 AM–12:00 PM

Q&A Talk Show session featuring 2024 Award Recipients

12:00–12:15 PM

Baldrige Foundation Remarks

12:15 PM–1:45 PM

Networking Lunch

2:00–3:45 PM

Concurrent Sessions Featuring Former Recipients and Invited Guest Speakers

TUESDAY, APRIL 1

7:00 AM–3:45 Pm                                   

Registration Open

7:00–8:00 AM                                  

Continental Breakfast and Exhibits

8:00 AM–12:00 PM

Concurrent Sessions Featuring Former Recipients and Invited Guest Speakers

12:00–1:45 PM

Baldrige Foundation Awards Luncheon

Awards luncheon honoring the recipients of the 2025 Harry S. Hertz Leadership Award, 2025 David Spong Lifetime Achievement Award, and other awards.

2:00–3:45 PM

Concurrent Sessions Featuring Former Recipients and Invited Guest Speakers

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2

7:00 AM–11:30 Am                                   

Registration Open

7:00–8:00 AM                                  

Continental Breakfast and Exhibits

8:00–8:15 AM

Opening Remarks

8:15–9:00 AM

Closing Keynote Speaker

9:15–10:15 AM

Closing Plenary Session featuring 2024 Baldrige Award Recipients

10:15–10:45 AM

Coffee and Networking Break

10:45–11:30 AM

Q&A Talk Show Session featuring 2024 Baldrige Award Recipients

11:30–11:45 AM

Conference Wrap-Up

Baldrige Program Director, Bob Fangmeyer, will share his reflections on the conference and provide a brief overview on the future direction for the Quest conference and Baldrige Program.