2023 TypeOneNation Summit – Southern Nevada
August 19, 2023, Las Vegas, NV
8:00 am – 1:30 pm (Pacific Time)
Deadline to register is Thursday, August 17th at midnight!
Join us for a FREE Summit that brings together the T1D community for education, interactive experiences, peer connection, and so much more!
The TypeOneNation Summit is an educational and networking opportunity for all those impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D). This year the TON Summit will bring our community together to learn from T1D experts, hear about the latest breakthroughs in T1D research, meet vendor exhibitors, connect with others impacted by T1D, and more. We look forward to having you join us!
Our Teen Track Program geared towards T1D teens is back as part of the TON Summit. If you are interested in bringing your Teen grades 8 through 12 to the TypeOneNation Summit and having them participate in our Teen Track Program, please read below for the details and waivers required for registration.
Vendor Exhibition
We are grateful to our national industry partners for making TypeOneNation Summit possible at our chapter. If you want to learn more about our partners, please visit our vendor fair on event day.
- Dexcom
- Insulet (Omnipod)
- Mannkind
- Medtronic
- Provention Bio
- Tandem
- Xeris
Additionally, we are excited to feature the following organizations in our vendor fair
- University Medical Center
- Nevada Diabetes Association
- Nevada PEP
- Sunrise Hospital and Sunrise Children’s Hospital
And take some time to talk to volunteers about the following Breakthrough T1D programs
- One Walk
- Ride to Cure
- Community Engagement/Newly Diagnosed
- Advocacy
The educational program and conversations will be geared towards an adult audience. Child care is not available. With respect to event and participant safety, there will be no Kid Zone offered this year.
Continental breakfast, snacks and a buffet lunch will be provided for all attendees.
Palace Station Site Map
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Directions to the Breakthrough T1D TypeOneNation Summit
Arrive at Palace Station from Sahara Ave.
The best parking for the Grand Ballroom Conference Area are the self-parking lots (as indicated on the map).
Enter Palace Station through the casino entrance nearest the Race & Sports Book. Follow the escalator (located between the food court and Sports Book) to the second floor. The TypeOneNation Summit covers the entire second floor of the conference area and Check In is visible from the top of the escalator.
Palace Station
Arrive at Palace Station from Sahara Ave.
The best parking for the Grand Ballroom Conference Area are the self-parking lots (as indicated on the map).
Enter Palace Station through the casino entrance nearest the Race & Sports Book. Follow the escalator (located between the food court and Sports Book) to the second floor. The TypeOneNation Summit covers the entire second floor of the conference area and Check In is visible from the top of the escalator.
2411 West Sahara Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Schedule
8:00 – 9:00 AM REGISTRATION | VENDOR EXHIBIT | CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | WELCOME & KEYNOTE ADDRESS
- Cure Update- The Real Scoop on What’s Been Accomplished and What We Still Need to Do
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | EDUCATIONAL SESSION #1
- Ask the Pediatric Experts
- How Mindfulness Practice Can Support and Enhance Life with T1D
- New and Emerging Therapeutics and Technology for T1D – A Look Towards the Future
- FOR TEENS ONLY: Navigating T1D: Empowering Teens for a Healthier Future
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | EDUCATIONAL SESSION #2
- New Ways to Manage T1D- Rarely Used Tools and Technology That Make a Big Difference
- Thriving with Exercise: Enhancing T1D Management at Every Level
- Women’s Health in T1D
- FOR TEENS ONLY: Let’s Talk T1D, Let’s Talk About You & Me
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM LUNCH BUFFET | VENDOR EXHIBIT
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CLOSING SESSION | INSPIRATIONAL GUEST SPEAKER
- Overcoming Obstacles to Inspire, Completing the World Marathon Challenge with T1D
Teen Track
This year’s TypeOneNation Summit will offer a track geared towards T1D teens, ages 13 – 17, which will occur at the same time as the breakout sessions their parents will be attending. This will include two breakout sessions that will give the teens the opportunity to learn, support each other, connect and have some fun!
Parents, we are focused on offering a safe and secure environment and will need your help with a few things.
- Space is limited – You must register your Teen for the TEEN TRACK TICKET for ages 13-17.
- Parents are not permitted to leave the TON Summit premises without their Teens.
- Please review both the photo release and legal liability waiver
- Please know that we contact you by text or call if any child needs help with their T1D management.
Sarit Polsky, MD, MPH
