2025 Patient Conference

November 6-8th

Join us for an enriching two-day patient conference in Atlanta, GA, designed to foster connection, education, and empowerment within the CCM community.

Location:

Ritz Carlton Downtown

181 Peachtree Rd NE

Agenda coming soon, and will include many expert presentations, lunch with the scientists, as well as time to mingle with other patients.

Hotel Booking Link

Thursday, November 6th is optional, but it will be a great afternoon if you're able to attend. Thursday activities will include a unique opportunity to mingle with scientists and medical providers during a patient and scientist poster session. Attendees can also participate in a guided tour of Emory's clinic and research labs, offering a behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge CCM research. The day concludes with an exclusive wrap-up of the first day of the scientific meeting, providing insights into the latest developments.

Friday, November 7th features an exciting program starting with a keynote session on focused ultrasound. Next, we will share some time with the Center of Excellence clinicians for an interactive session on "Improving Clinical Communication in CCM," where we will delve into real-life scenarios to enhance patient-clinician interactions. Other topics will include the updated clinical care guidelines, a communal lunch with scientists and clinicians, and breakout sessions for in-depth discussions on topics like parenting, mental health, and CCM healthy diet. The day ends with an optional group dinner.

Saturday, November 8th for those extending their stay, optional group activities will include a visit to the Atlanta Aquarium and Olympic Park. This relaxing day will offer a chance to connect with fellow Alliance to Cure community members.