2026 PCE Event Schedule
Although the schedule is currently in place, revisions may be necessary as the event nears and attendance figures become more definitive.
Tuesday, October 13
12:00-5:00 P.M. - Advisory Board Meeting
(Advisory Board Members Only)
Location: TBA
5:00-7:00 P.M. - After-Hours Networking Event
Location: Kite's Bar and Grill (615 N 12th St., Manhattan, KS 66502)
Participating firms, local alumni, and our Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to join us at the After-Hours Event, where connections can be made and conversations can be had in a less structured, more informal setting prior to the October 14 main event.
Wednesday, October 14
Location: K-State Student Union; 2nd Floor Ballroom & Adjacent Rooms
7:15-8:20 A.M. - Check-In/Setup
*Grab-&-Go Breakfast for participating firms will be provided.
8:15-8:30 A.M. - Announcements
8:30-11:30 A.M. - Morning Session
*Depending on student numbers and designated room, the end time may vary (11:30-11:45 A.M.). Day-of schedules will be provided with a more concrete session end time.
11:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M. - Lunch
1:00-4:30 P.M. - Afternoon Session
*Depending on student numbers and designated room, the end time may vary (4:00-4:30 P.M.). Day-of schedules will be provided with a more concrete session end time.
~4:30 P.M. - Conclusion & Clean-Up
*Looking for hotel block details, day-of information, and more...visit our FAQs page and stay up-to-date.