JDRF Illinois-Rosemont TypeOneNation Summit 2023

5555 North River Road,Rosemont IL 60018

11 February, 2023

Description

Learn about research advances, participate in discussions with experts, and meet others living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Educational sessions will be focused on T1D care and management, and will be geared for different audiences. Kid's Camp is back in 2023! Kids ages 5-12 are invited to join the Kid's Camp while caregivers and adults are sitting in on breakout sessions. Certified nurses will be in the room with your child(ren). Lots of fun activities! Schedule8:00 – 8:50 AM | REGISTRATION & MORNING NETWORKING SESSIONS • Welcome Newly Diagnosed • Vendor Exhibit • Kid's Camp Drop-Off • Networking Option 1: Building a T1D Community • Networking Option 2: T1D and Other Conditions 9:00 – 9:30 AM | WELCOME & KEYNOTE SESSION 9:40 AM – 12:00 PM | TEEN ZONE 9:40 – 10:15 AM | BREAKOUT SESSION #1: MISSION • Defining Diabetes Success • T1D Screening and Clinical Trials 10:30 – 11:05 AM | BREAKOUT SESSION #2: INNOVATION • Recent Updates: What is the Future and When? • STOP HOVERING! T1D and Mental Health • Social Media 101, Do's and Don'ts Advice for Parents: presented by Spanish Speakers 11:15 – 11:50 AM | BREAKOUT SESSION #3: WELLNESS • Schools, Doctors, and Documents (Pre-school, K-8, Highschool, College, Private School) • DiabetesSangha: Mindfulness and Diabetes • T1D Nutrition, Exercise, and Athletes 12:00 – 12:30 PM | BREAKOUT SESSION #4 • Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: JDRF Needs You! Donald E. Stephens Convention Center: Getting Here Conveniently located five minutes from O’Hare International Airport and just 20 minutes from Chicago’s downtown area. The Convention Center is easily accessible by public transportation, and offers opportunities for an afternoon of attractions including: restaurant, activities and multiple hotel options. Within walking distance from many of Rosemont’s quality hotels and restaurants so exhibitors and attendees can get to where they need to be fast. PARKING | Public parking is available in the William St. Garage for $15/vehicle for 24 hours RIDE SHARE | Pick up and drop off areas are located at the main circular drive entrance at 5555 North River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018 PUBLIC TANSPORTATION CTA: Chicago Transit Authority MetraPace