@JimWoodhead and I were talking over some suggestions we've received for the Affiliate Intros and their potential displays. Since our spaces have changed this year:
We have dedicated space for lunch, and as such, the Affiliates can set up 'tables' around the perimeter of the room and we can combo lunch with an expo, not a trade show, a display area.
For intros there isn't enough space in our Thursday night room for a stage and mics.- we'll move the Intros to a General Session.
I didn't know if this would all work, extending lunch, removing the affiliate network break, etc. I've roughed out the schedule and hope that it's okay with you @KateKrueger and everyone else.