2026 BRI Conference Schedule
July 19 – 23, 2026
Unicoi State Park
Helen, GA
Sunday, July 19, 2026
| 2:00 – 4:00 pm | Conference Registration Opens |
| 5:30 pm | BRI Conference Kick-off |
| 7:00 pm | BRI Family Picnic and Outdoor Games |
| 9:00 pm | BRI After Dark (Adults Only) |
Monday, July 20, 2026
| 8:30 am | Welcome/Announcements |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch/Break |
| 9:00 pm | BRI After Dark (Adults Only) |
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
| 8:30 am | Welcome/Announcements |
| Keynote: TBD | |
| Skills Labs – Choose 1 of 3 options. | |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch/Break |
| 2:00 – 7:00 pm | Tripping Tuesday Activities: Group trips to BabyLand General Hospital (Cabbage Patch Kids), local wineries, tubing, and shopping in downtown Helen (times will vary)Â Â |
| 2:00 – 4:00 pm | |
| 2:00 – 5:00 pm | Indoor Games and Crafts |
| 7:45 pm | Talent Show (All ages welcome)Â |
| 9:00 pm | BRI After Dark (Adults Only) |
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
| 8:30 am | Welcome/Announcements |
| Keynote: TBD | |
| Facilitated Table Discussions | |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch/Break |
| 2:00 – 5:00 pm | Whatever Feels Good Wednesday Activities: Bess the Book Bus, axe throwing, scavenger hunt, hiking, ziplining, poker tournament, ball setup, meditation room. |
| 6:30 – 11:00 pm | President’s Ball and Kids’ Ball |
Thursday, July 23, 2026
| 9:30 am | Welcome/Announcements |
| Keynote: TBD | |
| Freshperson Graduation | |
| 12:30 pm | Farewell until next year! |