Tentative Conference Schedule
4:00 p.m. – Doors, Registration, and Exhibit Hall Open
4:30 p.m. – Research Poster Hall Opens
5:00 p.m. – First Timers Session NEW!
6:30 p.m. – Dinner Buffet
7:30 p.m. – Opening Celebration
8:00 a.m. – Breakfast Buffet
9:15 a.m. – Morning Breakout Sessions Begin
12:00 p.m. – Volunteer Awards Luncheon
2:00 p.m. – Afternoon Breakout Sessions Begin
6:15 p.m. – Dinner Buffet
Saturday Breakout Session Topics
- Scleroderma 101
- Yoga for Scleroderma
- Supporting those Living with Scleroderma: A Session Exclusively for Caregivers NEW!
- ABC’s of Scleroderma Lung Care
- Managing Pain & Fatigue in Scleroderma
- GI and the Microbiome
- Scleroderma and the African American Community
- Living with Localized Scleroderma
- Raynaud’s and Ulcerations in Scleroderma
- Living with Scleroderma as a Man: A Panel Discussion
- Protecting Your Peace: The Importance of Meditation and Breathing
- Oral Health in Scleroderma
- Making the Most of Your Healthcare Appointments NEW!
- Managing Emergencies in Scleroderma
- Predicting Progression in Scleroderma
- Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know NEW!
- Diet, Nutrition and Exercise for Scleroderma NEW!
- Medications in Scleroderma
- Living with Scleroderma as a Young Adult: A Panel Discussion
- Cellular Therapies in Scleroderma
- Bridging the Gap: BIPOC Voices on Navigating Scleroderma Care
7:00 a.m. – Breakfast
9:15 a.m. – Breakout Sessions Begin
11:00 a.m. – Closing Session
Sunday Breakout Session Topics
- Taking Care of Your Skin
- Understanding Test Results
- Cardiac Involvement
- Sex, Intimacy & Family Planning NEW!
- Federal Advocacy & Scleroderma
- Self-Advocacy
- Art Therapy
- Taking Care of the Hands and Face
- How to Get Involved: Volunteering with the Foundation
The schedule will continue to be updated as sessions, speakers and activities are confirmed.
Conference Sponsors
The National Scleroderma Foundation is grateful for the support of our sponsors!
Partner Sponsors
