Illinois Community Summit-Rosemont

February 22, 2025, Rosemont, IL
8:00 am - 1:30 pm (Central Time)

Registration is free!

JOIN US at the Breakthrough T1D Community Summit (formerly TypeOneNation) on February 22, 2025, in Rosemont! We welcome your participation as an adult, caregiver, parent attendee, teen helper, 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. Excitingly new for 2025, kids will enjoy camp programming 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.

Please register adults and campers here, and we will provide more information to the registrants of youth. For any questions, please contact us at lriley@breakthroughT1d.org.

We look forward to seeing you in February 2025!

Schedule

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  • Community Summit – Rosemont

    February 22, 2025

    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 – Eva Rubin

    Emcee – Dionne Miller of ABC 7

    10:00 am – 10:30 am                  Vendor Booths

    10:30 am – 11:25 am                   Teen Session: Get the Tough Questions Answered – Room 31

    10:30 am – 11:25 am                    Session 1: Unlocking Physical Strength

    Rooms 21-23/32-34                                 Breakout 1: Physical Strength Panel – Eva Rubin, Kim Kramer RD, CDCES                               

    Rooms 24-25                                             Breakout 2: Round Table Topics (7 total)

    1. Launching into Independence –Dr. Sanjay Bansal
    2. T1D Screening and Clinical Trials – Stef Pfaff
    3. Finding Your Community and Networks
      1. Touched by Type 1 (Primarily Caregivers)
      2. Diabetes Lounge (Primarily Over 18)
    4. T1D School Resources – Leanna Anzaldi, RN and Dr. Mary McCauley
    5. T1D Mental Health – Jill Merrick
    6. T1D and Nutrition – Kim Kramer, RD, CDCES
    7. T1D and Pregnancy – Sarah Halabu, RD, CDE
    8. T1D and Other Conditions – Dr. Greg Clark

    11:35 am – 12:30 pm                    Session 2: Unlocking Mental Strength

    Rooms 21-23/32-34                               Breakout 1: T1D and Mental Health – Jillian Merrick                 

    Room 31                                                    Breakout 2: Diabetes Sangha – Sam Tullman

    Rooms 24-25                                            Breakout 2: Round Table Topics (7 total)

    1. Launching into Independence – Dr. Sanjay Bansal
    2. T1D Screening and Clinical Trials – Stef Pfaff
    3. Finding Your Community and Networks
      1. Touched by Type 1
      2. Diabetes Lounge
    4. T1D School Resources – Leanna Anzaldi, RN and Dr. Mary McCauley
    5. T1D Mental Health – Jill Merrick
    6. T1D and Nutrition – Kim Kramer, RD, CDCES
    7. T1D and Pregnancy – Sarah Halabu, RD, CDE
    8. T1D and Other Conditions – Dr. Greg Clark

     

    12:40 pm – 1:35 pm                      Session 3: Unlocking the Future of Technology, sponsored by Molex

    Rooms 21-23/32-34                                 Breakout 1: Taking Off with Innovation and Advancements in Research: The Impact of Disease-Modifying Therapies – Dr. Anita Swamy

Venue

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

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
  • Pace

5555 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
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More Info/FAQ

Enjoy inspirational sessions led by national and local experts to help you and your loved ones better manage life with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Network with others and visit our Wellness Area, featuring diabetes devices, resources, and other summit supporters.

Event Contact

Lindsey Riley McCarthy
312-423-7197 | lriley@BreakthroughT1D.org

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