2026 Spring Patient Education Conference

Join us for an informative and inspirational day! Our presenters will discuss ways to manage scleroderma and answer your questions. Plus you'll have the opportunity to network with other scleroderma patients throughout the day and learn about resources available to you. 

NEW THIS YEAR! There will be additional programming and networking opportunities on Friday, April 24, including Scleroderma 101, a networking reception, and an inspirational panel discussion. Learn more at www.stopscleroderma.org/springconference.

We are happy to be able to provide this conference free of charge, but please know there are costs associated with every registration. If you can not attend, please notify us and cancel by Friday, April 17.  

Lunch and breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to connect with other attendees. 

Final schedule and more information coming soon at www.stopscleroderma.org/springconference. Speakers and schedule subject to change. 

Hotel accommodations are available at the Hyatt Lodge at a discounted rate for Friday, April 24 only. For more info click here: https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/CHILO/G-04S

Topics and Speakers

To see our full list of topics and speakers, head to: www.stopscleroderma.org/2026conferencetopics

Schedule at a glance

• Friday, April 24:

  • 2 - 4 pm - Scleroderma 101: An Overview and Becoming your Own Best Advocate

  • 4:30 - 6:30 pm - Networking Reception and Panel Discussion "Finding Strength & Resilience in the Face of Adversity"

  Saturday, April 25:

  • 8 - 9 am: Registration and Networking Breakfast

  • 9 am - 12 pm:  Presentations

  • 12  - 1 pm: Networking Lunch

  • 1 - 4 pm: Breakout Sessions

  • 4 pm: Closing remarks and raffle​​​​​