Attend a preparation conference
The trial preparation conference is a meeting with a judge to make sure both of you will be ready for the trial and to make sure the time you've estimated for the trial is enough. It's usually held close to the trial date.
The procedure at a pre-trial conference (as the trial preparation conference is sometimes called) is like your first appearance date. Your matter will usually be on a list with many other matters in court. You'll probably only be in front of the judge for five to 15 minutes.
The judge might make orders about things like exchanging witness lists and summaries of what each witness will say, and exchanging other documents either of you plan to use at the trial. This conference is usually held about six weeks before the trial date. If it looks like you won't be ready for the trial, the judge will adjourn the trial date.
For a full list of what the judge may do at a trial preparation conference, see Rule 8 of the court rules.