Presented by Scleroderma Foundation of Greater Chicago

Fall Patient Education Conference 2026

Registration ends Thursday, 10/15/2026 11:59pm CDT

About This Event

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. 

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, October 9.  

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

For more information head to: https://www.stopscleroderma.org/fallconference2026. Speakers and schedule subject to change. 

Topics and Speakers

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

Schedule at a glance

  • 9:00 - 9:30 am - Registration

    9:30 - 10:00 am - Welcome and Opening Remarks

    ​10:00  - 11:00 am - Scleroderma & Lung Health: A Panel Discussion

    11:00 - 11:45 am - Using Your Voice: Interactive Self-Advocacy Workshop

    ​11:45 am - 12:45 pm - Networking Luncheon

    12:45 - 1:45 pm - Managing Fatigue with Scleroderma

    1:45  - 2:45 pm - Taking Control: Techniques for Coping with Scleroderma

    2:45 - 3:00 pm - Break

    3:00 - 4:00 pm - Scleroderma, Nutrition, and the GI Tract

    4:00 - Closing Remarks

About This Event

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. 

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, October 9.  

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

For more information head to: https://www.stopscleroderma.org/fallconference2026. Speakers and schedule subject to change. 

Topics and Speakers

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

Schedule at a glance

  • 9:00 - 9:30 am - Registration

    9:30 - 10:00 am - Welcome and Opening Remarks

    ​10:00  - 11:00 am - Scleroderma & Lung Health: A Panel Discussion

    11:00 - 11:45 am - Using Your Voice: Interactive Self-Advocacy Workshop

    ​11:45 am - 12:45 pm - Networking Luncheon

    12:45 - 1:45 pm - Managing Fatigue with Scleroderma

    1:45  - 2:45 pm - Taking Control: Techniques for Coping with Scleroderma

    2:45 - 3:00 pm - Break

    3:00 - 4:00 pm - Scleroderma, Nutrition, and the GI Tract

    4:00 - Closing Remarks

Getting There

Gleacher Center
450 Cityfront Plaza Dr
Chicago, Illinois 60611
United States