2026 CBMI Schedule at a Glance

Join us for an engaging week in Lexington, Kentucky! Classes will be held on the University of Kentucky campus. Classes for Returning and First-Year Attendees will be held at either the Student Center or the College of Business and Economics building. Enjoy breakfasts and lunches served in the dynamic Student Center.

We also look forward to hosting you during our evening events at various Lexington locations! On Sunday, Monday, and Thursday, we welcome you to downtown Lexington at the Central Bank Center. And review our schedule for other events throughout the week at various locations in Downtown Lexington. These venues promise professional settings for networking and knowledge exchange.

For more information about our venues, including directions and parking details, please visit our FAQ.

Sunday, July 26

Time	Session	Location
TBD	Optional Tour	TBD
TBD	Optional Tour	TBD
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Registration	Central Bank Center, Main Lobby
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	First-Year Orientation (feat. The Social Experience with Rikketta Franklin)	Central Bank Center, Meeting Rooms
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm	Opening Ceremony (wear a t-shirt or your institution's colors)	Central Bank Center Ballrooms
6:00 pm	Welcome & Keynote	Central Bank Center Ballrooms

Monday, July 27

Time	Session	Location
7:30 am - 3:30 pm	Registration Headquarters Open	UK Gatton Student Center, Coat Room
7:30 am - 8:15 am	Breakfast	UK Gatton Student Center, Champions Kitchen Dining Hall
8:15 am - 12:15 pm	Classes	UK Gatton College of Business + UK Gatton Student Center
12:20 pm	Group Photo - First Year	UK Gatton Student Center, Social Staircase
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm	Lunch	UK Gatton Student Center, Grand Ballrooms
1:40 pm	Group Photo - Returning	UK Gatton Student Center, Social Staircase
1:45 pm - 5:00 pm	Classes	UK Gatton College of Business + UK Gatton Student Center
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm	Themed Reception/Game Night	LexLive

Tuesday, July 28

Time	Session	Location
7:30 am - 3:30 pm	Registration Headquarters Open	UK Gatton Student Center, Coat Room
7:30 am - 8:15 am	Breakfast	UK Gatton Student Center, Champions Kitchen Dining Hall
8:15 am - 12:15 pm	Classes	UK Gatton College of Business + UK Gatton Student Center
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm	Lunch	UK Gatton Student Center, Grand Ballrooms
1:45 pm - 3:30 pm	Classes	UK Gatton College of Business + UK Gatton Student Center
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm	Optional Tour (UK Campus)	UK Gatton Student Center, Visitor Center
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	First Year Soirée	TBD

Wednesday, July 29

Time	Session	Location
7:30 am - 3:30 pm	Registration Headquarters Open	UK Gatton Student Center, Coat Room
7:30 am - 8:15 am	Breakfast	UK Gatton Student Center, Champions Kitchen Dining Hall
8:15 am - 12:15 pm	Classes	UK Gatton College of Business + UK Gatton Student Center
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm	Lunch	UK Gatton Student Center, Grand Ballrooms
1:45 pm - 5:00 pm	Classes	UK Gatton College of Business + UK Gatton Student Center
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm	Treasury Track Reception	UK Gatton Student Center, Great Hall
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm	Optional Tours (Lexington Food + History)	Bites of the Bluegrass
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm	Optional Tour	TBD
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm	Late Night Networking Happy Hour	TBD

Thursday, July 30

Time	Session	Location
7:30 am - 3:30 pm	Registration Headquarters Open	UK Gatton Student Center, Coat Room
7:30 am - 8:15 am	Breakfast	UK Gatton Student Center, Champions Kitchen Dining Hall
8:15 am - 12:15 pm	Classes	UK Gatton College of Business + UK Gatton Student Center
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm	Lunch	UK Gatton Student Center, Grand Ballrooms
1:45 pm - 3:30 pm	Classes	UK Gatton College of Business + UK Gatton Student Center
5:30 pm	Closing & Graduation Ceremony	Central Bank Center Ballrooms