Join us for the 2026 Washington DC Lupus & You Empowerment Conference

When: Saturday, June 13th from 8:30am - 12:30pm

Where: Georgetown University Hospital – Goldberg Auditorium

Please arrive at 8:30am for 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 Zach Feuerherd at [email protected].

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

Parking at Georgetown is free on weekends.

Plan ahead for a smooth morning!

Driving to the venue?

If driving to Georgetown University Hospital, we recommend using the below address:

3700 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007

You will park in the the Verstandig Pavilion Garage - ENTRANCE 1
Follow purple signs for PHC Parking on P2 Level
Once parked in the PHC purple section, you will take the PHC P2 Elevators
From here you will press the Lobby or Ground Floor to find the Goldberg Audtorium

Arriving from the main hospital entrance?

If you will be arriving to Georgetown University Hospital from the main entrance, you can use the below address:

3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007

Once inside the hospital you will follow all purple signs for the PHC purple elevators
You will pass multiple other elevators - Blue, Green, Orange. Stay on the path following signs to the PHC purple elevators
Once you arrive at the purple PHC elevator, you will press Ground Floor to find the Goldberg Audtorium

About the Lupus & You Empowerment Conference

The Lupus Foundation of America’s Lupus & You: Washington DC 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.

We hope to see you on June 13th, as we gather in DC for amazing educational presentations from local rheumatologists, subject matter experts, and amazing local lupus warriors and caregivers.

Agenda

8:30am – 9:00am: Check in, Breakfast, Networking, Exhibit Hall
9:00am – 9:10am: Welcome from the LFA – Zach Feuerherd, LFA
9:10am – 9:15am: Welcome from Georgetown Rheumatology
9:15am – 9:30am: Lupus Treatment Today and Tomorrow: Understanding Your Treatment Plan and What’s on the Horizon - Dr. Guada Respicio Duque, Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates, P.C.
9:30am – 9:45am: Lupus and Skin Health: Prevention, Protection & Treatment - Dr. Leonardo Tjahjono, George Washington University
9:45am – 10:00am: Improving SLE Outcomes Through Participation in Clinical Research- Dr. Megan Lockwood, Georgetown University
10:00am – 10:35am: Let’s Talk Treatments Panel moderated by a Rheumatologist
10:35am – 10:55pm: Break / networking
10:55am – 11:25am: Ask a Pharmacist: Managing your Lupus Medication - Harriet Kusi, PharmD - MedStar Georgetown University
11:25am – 11:50am: Navigating Health Insurance with a Chronic Illness - LeAndrea Mack, MHA, CPC, CPCO, CPMA
11:50am – 12:25pm: “Getting Real About Your Lupus”: A Lupus Warrior & Caregiver Panel. Moderated a lupus warrior.
12:25pm – 12:30pm: Closing – Zach Feuerherd, LFA

Meet our speakers!

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Location Information

Location Name
Georgetown University Hospital - Goldberg Auditorium
Address
, , DC, US
Directions
Google, Bing, MapQuest

Register Today

Registration Options

Name

Yes, I want to begin or continue receiving communications from the Lupus Foundation of America

Phone Number

Yes, it's okay to send me text messages including order confirmations, updates, event reminders, and event information. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to cancel. View our terms of service & privacy policy.

Address

Date of Birth

Sex

Mission Connection

Ethnicity

Do you consider yourself Hispanic, Latino/a, or of Spanish Origin (a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race)?

Have you been to an Lupus & You Empowerment Conference before?

Employer

Registrant Information

Secure checkout PCI compliant

Name

Credit CardSecure Payment

Address

Mobile Phone Number

Safe & Secure Checkout PCI-compliant • 256-bit AES encryption

Event Registration Software by RegFox