Join JDRF Illinois for a free in-person, educational summit, that brings together the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. Learn about research advances, participate in discussions with experts, and meet others living with T1D.

This free event is hosted by SIU Pediatrics and will be located at St. John's Hospital-Bunn Auditorium, 800 E. Carpenter St., Springfield, IL 62769. Masks are required upon arrival.

The nearest parking garage to the visitor entrance is the 9th Street Parking Ramp located at the intersection of East Carpenter Street and North 9th Street. Parking is free.

Children are welcome however, child care is not available. Children will need to stay with their parent(s)/guardian during the sessions.

Please register in advance here.

Contact Jen McDonald with questions at jemcdonald@jdrf.org or (309) 229-0558.

Agenda

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | REGISTRATION & VENDOR EXHIBIT

9:30 AM – 9:35 AM | WELCOME
Mimi K. Crabtree, JDRF Illinois Executive Director

9:35 AM – 10:20 AM | DEFINING DIABETES SUCCESS
Dr. Brian Bostwick, MD, FAAP, FACP, CDE

10:20 AM – 11:05 AM | T1D PANEL OF EXPERTS
Discussion and Q&A with Certified Diabetes Educator, Registered Dietician, Endocrinologists, Social Worker, and more

11:05 AM – 11:15 AM | BREAK

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | RESEARCH UPDATE AND Q&A
Mimi K. Crabtree, JDRF Illinois Executive Director

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | VENDOR EXHIBIT & NETWORKING