About the Lupus & You Empowerment Conference

The Lupus Foundation of America’s Lupus & You: Baltimore Empowerment Conference is an in-person event that celebrates, inspires, supports, and uplifts lupus warriors, care partners, family, and friends. The event is designed to empower attendees through expert-led sessions that will help them better navigate a life with lupus and make meaningful connections with other attendees that will last far beyond the day’s event.

Join us on December 5th, as we gather in Baltimore for amazing educational presentations from local rheumatologists, subject matter experts, and amazing local lupus warriors and caregivers.

When: Saturday, December 5th 8:30am - 12:30pm

Where: University of Maryland School of Medicine

Please arrive at 8:30am to explore our exhibit tables and a complimentary light breakfast and refreshments before the program begins at 9:00am.

If you have any questions or need any assistance getting registered, please reach out to Leanna O'Connor at [email protected].

There is no fee associated with attending the event and registration includes light breakfast and refreshments.

Parking: Parking instructions will be forthcoming.

Thank you to the University of Maryland Faculty Physicians for hosting and participating in this program! We are so grateful to have your support to make this event possible for the local lupus community.

About the UM Lupus C.A.R.E Community Summit
This year we are excited to continue our partnership with the University of Maryland Rheumatology program for an afternoon session immediately after the Empowerment Conference. This community summit will give you the opportunity to connect with each other, practice storytelling, release. See the agenda below. Separate registration is required for this afternoon session. Lunch is included. Click the link below to learn more and register today.

If you have any questions or need any assistance getting registered, please reach out to Leanna O'Connor at [email protected].

Draft Agenda

Part I - Lupus Foundation of America Empowerment Conference

8:30am – 9:00am: Check in, Breakfast, Networking, Exhibit Hall

9:00am – 9:15am: Welcome/Opening

9:15am – 9:30am: Presentation 1

9:30am -9:45am: Presenation 2

9:50am -10:05am: Presentation 3

10:05am – 10:35am: Let’s Talk Treatments Panel moderated by a Rheumatologist

10:35am – 10:55pm: Break + Networking

10:55am – 11:25pm: Presentation 4

11:25 – 11:50am: Presentation 5

11:50am – 12:25pm: “Getting Real About Your Lupus”: A Lupus Warrior Panel

Moderated by a lupus warrior

12:25am – 12:30pm: Closing of Part I & Thank You – LFA

Part II - UM Lupus C.A.R.E Community Summit

12:30pm – 1:30pm: LUNCH [only included with Part II Registration]

1:30pm – 1:40pm: Welcome Back

1:40pm – 2:15pm: Q&A for Speakers and Resource Tables

You will have the opportunity to connect with organizations, vendors, and community resources

2:15pm – 2:45pm: Spoken Word Artists Activity

2:45pm – 3:15pm: Spoken Word Performances

3:15pm – 3:45pm: Release Activity

4:00pm: Closing

Thank you to our Sponsors!

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