Scleroderma Leadership Summit 2026
for Support Group Leaders and Advocacy Team Members
April 24 | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. CT | Hyatt Lodge - Oakbrook, IL
This event is held in conjunction with our Scleroderma Patient Education Conference. Get more info and register for the conference here.
Program Overview
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Connect with your fellow leaders
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Share practical tools and resources
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Grow your leadership skills
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Get support and guidance
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Fun giveaways
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Free to register
What to expect
A focused leadership training and collaborative idea-sharing experience where you’ll connect with fellow leaders and help shape the future of support and advocacy within our community.
Together, we’ll explore:
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Sustaining and growing support groups
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Increasing awareness, engagement, and storytelling
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Advocacy and finding your public voice
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Leadership development, mentorship, and long-term sustainability.
Get Ready for an Inspiring Weekend!
Immediately following the summit, you are invited to join us for the conference welcome reception and patient panel from 4:30 - 6:30 PM: Finding Strength & Resilience in the Face of Adversity.
Return on Saturday for a full day of programming featuring educational sessions led by leading scleroderma experts. Registration is free, and meals are provided. There is a room block at the Hyatt Lodge with a limited number of rooms at a special rate of $179, available for Friday, April 24 only. Hyatt Lodge room reservations must be made by March 26.
