DESA 2010 Regional Conferences
We are pleased to announce that during our 25th anniversary year we will present a series of one-day regional conferences across the United States.
2010 was originally to be an International Conference year. The International Conference has been postponed to 2011 (most likely in Italy).
The North American Conference 4-day, 3-night format remains a part of our stable of activities. We hope that the regional conference format will accomplish several objectives:
- Allow more people interested in what DESA has to offer to experience the opportunity to “share & learn” from each other, our experts and athletes.
- Enjoy the one-day that they spend with DESA so much that more people will want to attend the next North American Conference.
- Result in regional conferences as an annual offering of DESA.
- Lower our cost of producing quality conferences and meetings.
- Increase our value as a partner with diabetes pharmaceutical and technology companies by reaching more people face-to-face.
Here is more information on what we have planned for 2010:
THEME: Exercise for Life
MESSAGE: Be Active! Be Fit! Be Healthy!
TARGET AUDIENCES:
- People with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) and pre-diabetes who are active or want to be active.
- Healthcare professionals.
- Parents, spouses, coaches – type 3’s.
OBJECTIVES:
- Attendees will learn strategies to increase physical activity and for a healthy life with diabetes.
- Attendees will gain knowledge about diabetes and exercise, and diabetes and sports through lectures, workshops and panels.
- Attendees will receive education, encouragement and motivation.
LOCATIONS AND DATES:
- Chicago – March 13, 2010 – Click Here for Conference Presentations
- Denver – CANCELED – May be rescheduled for later this year
- Boston – June 12, 2010 – Joslin Diabetes Center - Click Here for Progam Agenda
- Atlanta – October 9, 2010 – Smyrna Community Center
- Indianapolis – September 25, 2010 – National Institute for Fitness and Sport
CONFERENCE STRUCTURE
Regional conferences will be held on a Saturday as a one-day meeting including breakfast and lunch. It is possible that local markets may decide to host a Friday evening social gathering for out-of-town and local attendees. Each regional conference will be marketed within a 100-150 mile radius of the host city.
Target attendance figures are 110-150 registrants. Registration will be handled online. Registration fees will start at $20 for members; $30 for members and include your annual membership renewal; $35 for non-members and include an annual membership; $20 for guests (spouses, parents) – does not include annual membership; $50 for day of registration for all attendees if not pre-registered. Registration is complimentary at all times for Lifetime Members.
Check back periodically for additional details or sign up on My DESA and select Regional Conferences as one of your interest categories and receive automatic updates.