2024 Health & Wellness Conferences

Cancer Related Conferences

AIM at Melanoma Foundation San Diego Patient Symposium (Free)
Date: Saturday – February 17, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM (ET)| 11:00 AM (CT) | 10:00 AM (MT) | 9:00 AM (PT)
Format: Presented both virtually and in-person; Registration required for both formats, please register below
Symposium Location: Moores Cancer Center, University of California, San Diego, Goldberg Auditorium 2nd Floor, 3855 Health Sciences Dr, San Diego, CA
WHO SHOULD ATTEND - "AIM’s Living With Melanoma Symposiums are an opportunity for patients and caregivers to learn about melanoma from medical professionals and fellow patients, caregivers, and survivors. These events are FREE and open to all.”

16th Annual Evidence-based Complementary & Alternative Cancer Therapies Conference
The Annie Appleseed Project
Feb 22-24, 2024
West Palm Beach, FL - Embassy Suites Hotel
WHO SHOULD ATTEND - People with cancer as well as anyone else interested in complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) and natural therapies from a patient’s perspective.

Educated Patient® Updates in Metastatic Breast Cancer (Free) - Cure Magazine
February 27, 2024 4:30-6:30pm
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ 
”CURE® is pleased to present the expertise and insight of one of the leading physicians in the field of breast cancer. Join us for a comprehensive educational session on metastatic breast cancer (ESR1 mutation).”

2024 Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) Spring Bladder Cancer Summit for Patients and Families (Free)
March 8 & 9, 2024
In-Person at Marriott Seattle Airport Hotel
Registration Required
"... 2024 Spring Summit will give you and your family tools to manage the journey from diagnosis, through treatment, and on to surveillance and survivorship."

Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit (Free) - Cure Magazine
March 9, 2024 - 10:00am ET
Hybrid Event (In-Person at Fontainebleau Miami Beach & Online)
"With the help of our Strategic Alliance Partners, CURE® brings you the latest in cancer updates, research & education."

YSC (Young Survival Coalition) National Summit for young women with Breast Cancer - Hosted by non-profit, Young Survival Coalition
March 15-17, 2024
Las Vegas
"The YSC Summit is a 3-day conference brimming with the most current, evidence-based info to help you make decisions about your whole-body wellness."

AIM at Melanoma Foundation Pittsburgh Patient Symposium (Free)
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM (ET)| 7:00 AM (CT) | 6:00 AM (MT) | 5:00 AM (PT)
Format: Presented both virtually and in-person; Registration required for both formats; please register below
Symposium Location: The Herberman Conference Center 
WHO SHOULD ATTEND - "AIM’s Living With Melanoma Symposiums are an opportunity for patients and caregivers to learn about melanoma from medical professionals and fellow patients, caregivers, and survivors. These events are FREE and open to all.”

Cancer and Careers’ 11th annual Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer (Free)
Friday, March 22, 2024 - Online via Zoom
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Central Time
"This free, daylong is open to patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, employers, HR professionals and more to explore the complexities of balancing treatment and recovery with employment."

2023 Survivorship Conference - University of Minnesota, Masonic Cancer Center
April 13, 2024, 8:00 AM - 2:00pm
Hybrid Event (In person at McNamara Alumni Center & Online)
"This free educational conference will focus on questions and issues patients, survivors, and their families often face during and after cancer treatment…"

Thriving Together: 2024 Annual Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer - Living Beyond Breast Cancer (lbbc.org)
April 19-21, 2024
Virtual & In-Person at The Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing 201 South Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19106
”Our Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer has been providing people living with metastatic breast cancer and their families with a dedicated space to gather trusted information and a community of support for 18 years.”

18th Annual Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness (Free) - Fred Hutch Cancer Center
June 1, 2024

Pierce County Cancer Survivorship Conference
June 5, 2024 - 9am - 3:30pm
University of Puget Sound’s Wheelock Student Center Rotunda in Tacoma
”We are thrilled to announce the 16th Annual PCCSC Conference, a day filled with insightful sessions that delve into Cancer Survivorship and Beyond including holistic approaches, a Palliative Care and Hospice Panel, and a session on Nutrition in Survivorship. The conference not only offers valuable information but also provides opportunities for connection and community-building.”

National Conference on Work & Cancer (Free) - Cancer and Careers (CancerandCareers.org)
June 21, 2024 - Zoom Webinar, Program 8:45 AM-5:00 PM Eastern Time
WHO SHOULD ATTEND - This free, daylong event brings together patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, employers/HR, advocates and others touched by cancer to explore the complexities of balancing treatment and recovery with employment.

9th Annual GI Cancer Patient Summit 2024 - The Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancers
Saturday, July 22, 2024 from 10am - 1pm ET
”The summit provides information and tools to manage cancer care and the opportunity to interact in small group settings with clinicians. “

CancerCon Live - Presented by StupidCancer.org
For adolescents and young adults - In-Person Event
August 15-18, 2024 | Hyatt Regency Austin, TX
"CancerCon is THE gathering for the adolescent and young adult cancer community. Each year, we bring together hundreds of patients, survivors, advocates and health professionals to learn, share, and build community."

Virtual Patient Symposium (FREE) - Kidney Cancer Association
Sept. 9th, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET / 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT
"The KCA’s annual Virtual Patient Symposium is an opportunity for patients and caregivers to learn about kidney cancer from medical professionals and fellow patients, caregivers, and survivors."

27th International Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Conference (Free) - Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association
September 20 -22, 2024
Hybrid Event - Online & in person at Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria, 2001 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, 77056 US
”The 27th International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference offers valuable up-to-date information from more than 50 medical experts who treat thyroid cancer. You will have the opportunity to get your questions answered, have access to medically reviewed thyroid cancer materials, and meet other survivors so you don't have to be alone in your journey.”

Women’s Health and Cancer Conference (Free)- The University of Vermont Cancer Center
Friday, September 20th, 8-4pm ET
Free to Attend, Hybrid Format
Attend in person at the University of Vermont in Burlington or virtually over Zoom
Deadline to register for in-person attendance is September 15
The interplay between cancer and the environment is experienced on many levels. In this year’s 27th annual conference we’ll explore the cellular environment, our mental and social environment, toxins in the environment, our gut microbiome, our planetary environment and so much more.
This conference is free and open to patients, healthcare providers, caregivers, and anyone looking to expand their knowledge of all aspects of the burden of cancer.

OCRA’s International Gynecologic Cancer Conference - OCRA (Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance)
September 25-27, 2024
Virtual Event - $75 to Register for this event
”OCRA’s online conference gathers leaders in the field of gynecologic oncology and delivers their expertise straight to you. Sign up now for a front-row seat from the comfort of your own home to learn the latest developments in research, diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for those navigating gynecologic cancer, along with interactive community sessions, support, and vital resources.”

10th Annual West Coast Conference on Work & Cancer - Cancer and Careers (CancerandCareers.org)
Saturday, October 19th, 9am - 4pm PT - Virtually via Zoom
WHO SHOULD ATTEND - "This free, daylong event, which explores the complexities of balancing treatment and recovery with employment is open to patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, employers / HR and anyone else touched by cancer."

Brain Tumor Patient & Caregiver Forum - Hosted by Malnati Brain Tumor Institute of the Lurie Cancer Center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Monday, October 21, 2024, 4:30 pm. - 6:30 p.m. CT
Virtually via Zoom and in person at Prentice Women's Hospital, 250 E. Superior St., Chicago, 3rd Floor, Conference Room L North
"During this complimentary program for brain tumor patients and their families, our experts will discuss advances in brain tumor treatment, as well as skills and resources for managing unique challenges faced by patients and caregivers. This program includes opportunities to ask questions of our experts."

Ask the Experts Stomach Cancer Symposium 2024 (Free) - Debbie’s Dream Foundation
Nov 9, 2024 11:00AM—4:00PM ET
In person at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida
”Join DDF and our esteemed panel of experts for a half-day educational session where we will share the latest insights on frequently asked questions from gastric cancer patients.”

CURE's Educated Patient Updates in Metastatic Breast Cancer - Presented by Cure Magazine
Monday, October 28, 2024
In person at Moffitt McKinley Outpatient Campus, Tampa, FL
4:30 – 6:30pm
"You'll also find an extensive resource of cancer information featuring the latest breast cancer news, expert oncologist insights on the latest cancer treatments, oncology research, advocacy efforts, and medical data on breast cancer."

CURE's Educated Patient Updates in Metastatic Breast Cancer - Presented by Cure Magazine
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
In person at Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
6:00 - 8:00pm
"You'll also find an extensive resource of cancer information featuring the latest breast cancer news, expert oncologist insights on the latest cancer treatments, oncology research, advocacy efforts, and medical data on breast cancer."

CURE's Educated Patient Updates in Metastatic Breast Cancer - Presented by Cure Magazine
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
In person at Health Sciences Learning Center, Madison, WI
5:30 – 7:30pm
"You'll also find an extensive resource of cancer information featuring the latest breast cancer news, expert oncologist insights on the latest cancer treatments, oncology research, advocacy efforts, and medical data on breast cancer."

Health & Wellness Conferences

The Best Year of Your Life - Presented by Wisdom for Life
Free Online Summit, Registration required
January 9-18, 2024 10 days and 70 Presenters
Design the life you want, and create daily practices that will support you in reaching your goals and fulfilling your dreams

7th Annual Sung Symposium: Sleep for Well-being - George Washington University Office of Integrative Medicine and Health
Online - Friday, March 8, 2024 | 1 - 5pm ET
The 2024 Sung Symposium explores how sleep affects whole health—and how well-being affects sleep.

13th Annual Midwest Women's Herbal Conference
May 24-26, 2024 • Almond, WI
"This spring, join us for a nourishing gathering of the feminine with acclaimed herbalists and speakers, pre-conference immersions, incredible workshops, plant walks, and topics including holistic immune support, storytelling, herbal traditions from around the world, wise woman ways, and much much more!"

Plant-Based Nutrition Healthcare Conference - The Plantrician Project
Sept. 20-23, 2024, In-Person & Virtual
In Person conference at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Palm Desert, CA
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: health practitioners: physician assistants, nurse practitioners, hospital executive chefs, health coaches, registered dietitians—those dedicated to empowering patients and clients with the ultimate Rx: a whole food, plant-based dietary protocol.

Wisdom & AI Summit 2024
Monday, October 28, 10am - 8pm PDT
In-person Event
SFJAZZ, 201 Franklin Street San Francisco, CA 94102
"The Wisdom & AI Summit brings together experts in Artificial Intelligence with leaders in social change and wisdom to explore how these two worlds can co-exist.”

2025 Conference Dates

11th Annual Yoga Expo Los Angeles - TheYogaExpo.org
January 11, 2025
Pasadena Convention Center
10am - 6pm
“THE YOGA EXPO is a yoga-inspired conference and exhibition, offering a wide array of yoga classes and philosophy for beginners to advanced yogis, holistic health, wellness, sustainability, green technologies; including a forward thinking marketplace from small businesses to national brands. Our intention is to create a space for enrichment, build self-awareness, self-discovery and positive socialization.”

Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives -  A joint initiative between The Culinary Institute of America and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health 
February 5-7, 2025 Napa, CA (Currently Sold out!)
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"One goal of this conference is to transform attendees into advocates and role models for healthy food and lifestyle choices." Attendees will hear the latest in nutrition science as well as experience kitchen demonstrations plus hands-on sessions by chefs from The Culinary Institute of America.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND - Physicians, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, Nurses, and other Healthcare Professionals, as well as Nutrition and wellness educators and consultants.

Global Plant-Forward Culinary Summit - The Culinary Institute of America
April 8-10, 2025 (Registration Opening soon!)
CIA at Copia facility in downtown Napa, CA
"The summit will be wall-to-wall cooking demos and culinary strategy discussion—all based on the evidence-based framework of optimal innovation embodied in the 24 Principles of Healthy, Sustainable Menus of the CIA-Harvard Chan School Menus of Change Initiative."
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Food Service Professionals and Culinary Educators

UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute’s 22nd Annual Women’s Wellness Day
May 2, 2025
Livestream Virtual Option & In-Person at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach, CA
Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663
"... an inspiring day full of thought-provoking and informative speakers who share tools designed to empower attendees and enhance their personal wellbeing. Leading researchers and healthcare professionals will offer clear guidance to help you stay the course for your whole-person health journey."

11th Annual Yoga Expo Florida - TheYogaExpo.org
May 3, 2025
Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale
10am - 6pm
“THE YOGA EXPO is a yoga-inspired conference and exhibition, offering a wide array of yoga classes and philosophy for beginners to advanced yogis, holistic health, wellness, sustainability, green technologies; including a forward thinking marketplace from small businesses to national brands. Our intention is to create a space for enrichment, build self-awareness, self-discovery and positive socialization.”