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Get inspired and learn the latest advances in brain tumor treatment at the ABTA National Conference, returning September 8-9 to the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel and online. Registration is free and now open!
The annual conference brings together more than a thousand patients, caregivers and survivors to explore treatment innovations, engage with leading experts, and connect with each other.
This year, you can choose your conference experience. Whether you attend in person or join virtually, we can’t wait to see you!
Tailored Education & Networking
The two-day conference features educational sessions across all major brain tumor types, presented by the nation’s top brain tumor specialists.
Program highlights include:
- Treatment panel covering how different treatments work together and new tech advancements.
- Looking behind the scenes of a brain tumor board and how experts craft treatment plans.
- Breakout sessions addressing mental wellbeing and patient empowerment.
- Patients sharing their first-hand experience.
The conference also features opportunities to network with other attendees, speakers and researchers.
Planning Your Experience
The hybrid format lets you choose the experience that best suits your needs. Explore your options:
Attending In Person
- Participate in educational sessions and activities on Friday and Saturday.
- Choose your personalized breakout sessions on Saturday.
- Join a luncheon commemorating the ABTA’s 50th anniversary and attend a cocktail reception.
- Get a discounted room rate in the ABTA room block at Loews through August 11.
Attending Virtually
- Join from the comfort and convenience of wherever you are.
- Watch Friday’s educational sessions via livestream and submit questions for presenters. Access Saturday sessions on demand after the conference.
- Connect with others in specialized chat boards during the conference and schedule meet-ups.
If you have questions or need help with registration, please contact ABTA Patient Services at info@abta.org, or call our CareLine at 800-886-2282 during weekday business hours.
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Jessie Schlacks
Jessie is Managing Editor of the bi-monthly e-newsletter MindMatters. Submit story ideas or questions to jschlacks@abta.org.