Bariatric Connect Agenda

Bariatric Connect 2024 Agenda, Speakers, and Sessions

July 2, 2024

We're thrilled to announce the agenda, speakers, and sessions for the 2024 Bariatric Connect National Conference! Join us September 20th—21st for two full days of learning, sharing, and connecting with a supportive community. Build heartfelt connections, gain insights from expert speakers, and experience motivating sessions and workshops. Attending Bariatric Connect is your opportunity to focus on self-care, and you deserve it!

Special Offer: $25 Off Ticket Price with Promo Code

To celebrate the launch of our 2024 agenda and the spirit of community and support that defines the Bariatric Connect Conference, we're offering a $25 off discount on your ticket! The promo code is valid through July 17, 2024.

Promo Code: CONNECT25

*Purchase by JULY 17th, 2024 and use promo code
CONNECT25 at checkout to get $25 off.


Bariatric Connect 2024 Agenda, Speakers, and Sessions

We are proud to introduce you to the 2024 Bariatric Connect speakers and their educational and motivational sessions and workshops. Get ready to be energized and inspired for an unforgettable event. Our agenda is packed with valuable insights and engaging activities designed to support your journey and well-being.

CHECK OUT OUR FANTASTIC AGENDA!

Fireside Chat Facilitator & Panelists

Join Dr. Steven Reyes and a panel of distinguished experts and thought leaders for an engaging conversation on the holistic approach essential for effective weight management and overall health improvement. Together, we will discuss and explore dietary interventions, lifestyle modifications, the importance of mental health support, pharmacological and non-surgical treatments, and strategies for maintaining long-term health.

Fireside Chat: Comprehensive Weight Management — Mind, Body, & Medicine

Dr. Steven Reyes

Dr. Steven Reyes - Emcee

Dr. Michael Russo

Dr. Michael Russo

Dr. Tro Kalayjian

Dr. Tro Kalayjian

Dr. Jaz Robbins

Dr. Jaz Robbins

 

Andrea Nakayama

Andrea Nakayama

Dr. Matthew Weiner

Dr. Matthew Weiner

Session Speakers

We are incredibly thankful to have assembled an outstanding lineup of speakers for Bariatric Connect 2024. With their insights, advice, and personal experiences, each speaker brings a session designed to help you build your bariatric toolbox. You will walk away feeling enlightened, motivated, and with a renewed focus on your physical and mental well-being!

Gina Gilland

Gina Gilland
Wake Up with
Pilates Rise & Align

Justin West MD

Dr. Justin West
Lipedema Solutions: Inspiring Stories of Surgical Success

Yelena - Fitness Session

Yelena Kibasova, CPT
Rise & Shine for
Bodyweight Strength

Ilana Muhlstein

Ilana Muhlstein, MS, RDN
Nourishing Connections with Family-Centered Meal Planning

Dr. Tro Kalayjian

Dr. Tro Kalayjian
Food Addiction: A Personal Story

Dr. Jaz Robbins

Dr. Jaz Robbins
Intentionality & Self-Maintenance: Critical Interventions for Wellness

Yelena Kibasova - Bariatric Connect

Yelena Kibasova, CPT & Co-Host
My 16-Year WLS Journey: From Weight Loss to Maintenance

Andrea Nakayama

Andrea Nakayama, FxNa
Harnessing Functional Nutrition for Sustainability & Maintenance

Dr. Matthew Weiner

Dr. Matthew Weiner
Beyond Willpower: Combining Surgery and Medication for Maximal Weight Loss

Workshop Facilitators

We are excited to offer you the opportunity to attend three conference workshops facilitated by dedicated professionals who have helped thousands in the bariatric and weight loss communities. These workshops are tailored to provide you with essential strategies and tools to support your weight management and wellness journey.

Due to limited seating, workshops will be held on both Friday and Saturday to accommodate more attendees. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and each participant can sign up for only one workshop. Buy your conference ticket by August 19th; sign-ups start August 20th at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT. Ticket holders will receive the sign-up link via email through Eventbrite. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Dr. Heather Gibson

Dr. Heather Gibson
Conquering Emotional Eating: Strategies for Success

Dr. Steven Reyes

Dr. Steven Reyes
Your Mind is Not Your Mirror: Tools for a Healthy Body Image

Dr. Melissa Bailey

Dr. Melissa Bailey
Staying on Track: Tools to Combat Stress & Build Resilience

Join us for an unforgettable experience of learning, support, and inspiration at Bariatric Connect 2024!



We'd love to see you at the 2024 Bariatric Connect National Conference in Newport Beach, CA, on September 20-21, 2024. To stay in the know on conference updates and to hang out with other attendees, join the private conference group.

CONFERENCE VENUE
Newport Beach Renaissance
4500 MacArthur Boulevard
Newport Beach, California 92660

2024 Sponsors

PLATINUM

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