Illinois Community Summit-Rosemont

February 21, 2026, Rosemont, IL
8:00 am – 1:30 pm (Central Time)

Registration is free!

About

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN NOVEMBER 2025

JOIN US at the Breakthrough T1D Community Summit on February 21, 2026, in Rosemont! We welcome your participation as an adult, caregiver, parent attendee, teen helper, nurse or kid camper. This Summit unites the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community to share, learn, engage, and connect with other families in Illinois.

At the Summit, you will:

Discover research advancements.
Engage in discussions with experts.
Network with others living with T1D.
Visit a Vendor Village.
Bring your stuffies to the doctor at our Rufus Clinic.

The educational sessions will focus on T1D care and management, tailored to various audiences. Kids will enjoy camp programming hosted by Camp Type 1 while parents, caregivers, grandparents, and friends attend sessions and have a dedicated morning for themselves. Campers will participate in activities and special sessions designed just for them, and our teens will serve as role models for the younger attendees.

We look forward to seeing you in February 2026!

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

SAVE THE DATE- REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN NOVEMBER

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center: Getting Here

Conveniently located five minutes from O’Hare International Airport and just 20 minutes from Chicago’s downtown area. The Convention Center is easily accessible by public transportation, and offers opportunities for an afternoon of attractions including: restaurant, activities and multiple hotel options.

Within walking distance from many of Rosemont’s quality hotels and restaurants so exhibitors and attendees can get to where they need to be fast.

PARKING | Public parking is available in the William St. Garage for $15/vehicle for 24 hours
RIDE SHARE | Pick up and drop off areas are located at the main circular drive entrance at 5555 North River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018
PUBLIC TANSPORTATION
CTA: Chicago Transit Authority
Metra
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5555 North River Road

Rosemont, IL 60018

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Community Summit – Rosemont

February 21, 2026

Donald E Stephens Convention Center

5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018

8:00 a.m. to 1:35 p.m.

8:00 am – 1:30 pm Kids Camp: Unlocking Your Awesome, Hosted by Camp1

Rooms 26-29 Available for kids ages 5-12

8:00 am – 9:00 am Guest Check-In and Vendor Booth

9:00 am – 10:00 am Welcome and Keynote Address

Rooms 21-23/32-34

Welcome – Michael Mayberry to introduce Breakthrough T1D Unlocking Access video and presentation

Keynote Address – Melissa Walnock, Associate Dean of Baking and Pastry Arts at the Culinary Institute of America

10:00 am – 10:30 am Vendor Booths