| Fitness Session: Gina Gilland - Fitness Instructor Wake Up with Pilates Rise & Align | 7:00AM - 7:30AM Bamboo Garden |
| 2024 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION During the registration check-in process, you'll receive your personalized badge and a fantastic swag bag! | 8:00AM - 2:00PM Bay Laurel Ballroom Foyer |
| EXHIBITOR VISITS Explore weight management products and services in the exhibitor hall. Sample, learn, and find what best aligns with your goals! | 8:00AM - 4:00PM Bay Laurel Ballroom North |
| CLOTHING EXCHANGE Experience a FREE Shopping Spree! No need to bring clothing to take clothing! | 8:00AM - 4:00PM Citrus Ballroom |
| BALLROOM DOORS OPEN | 9:30AM Bay Laurel Ballroom Central & South |
| WELCOME MIXER Join Lauren and Yelena to play ice-breaker games, win prizes, and build meaningful connections. | 10:00AM - 10:45AM Bay Laurel Ballroom Central & South |
| Plastic Surgery Session: Eva Danesh Lipedema Solutions: Inspiring Stories of Surgical Success | 10:45AM - 11:15AM Bay Laurel Ballroom Central & South |
| ANNOUNCEMENTS & GROUP PHOTOS | 11:15AM - 11:30AM Bay Laurel Ballroom Central & South |
| LUNCH BREAK Take some time to explore and go have lunch with your friends before the sessions begin! | 11:30AM - 1:00PM (Nearby restaurants) |
| Session 1: Ilana Muhlstein, RD Nourishing Connections with Family-Centered Meal Planning & Prep | 1:15PM - 2:00PM Bay Laurel Ballroom Central & South |
| * Workshop 1: Dr. Heather Gibson Conquering Emotional Eating: Strategies for Success | 1:15PM - 2:00PM Sequoia Ballroom 1 & 2 |
| Session 2: Dr. Tro Kalayjian Food Addiction: A Personal Story | 2:15PM - 3:00PM Bay Laurel Ballroom Central & South |
| * Workshop 2: Dr. Steven Reyes Your Mind is Not Your Mirror: Tools for a Healthy Body Image | 2:15PM - 3:00PM Sequoia Ballroom 1 & 2 |
| Session 3: Dr. Matthew Weiner Beyond Willpower: Combining Surgery and Medication for Maximal Weight Loss | 3:15PM - 4:00PM Bay Laurel Ballroom Central & South |
| * Workshop 3: Dr. Melissa Bailey Staying on Track: Tools to Combat Stress & Build Resilience | 3:15PM - 4:00PM Sequoia Ballroom 1 & 2 |
| DINNER BREAK Take some time to explore and go have dinner with your friends before the party begins! | 4:00PM - 6:30PM (Nearby restaurants) |
| MEET & GREET COSTUME PARTY Sponsored by Total Lipedema Care 6:30PM - To participate in the costume contest start lining up and get your contest photo taken. 7:30PM - Dance, socialize, and have fun at the photo booth for the rest of the night! | 6:30PM - 10:30PM Bay Laurel Ballroom Central & South |
| Fitness Session: Yelena Kibasova, CPT Rise & Shine with Bodyweight Strength | 7:00AM - 7:30AM Bamboo Garden |
| 2024 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION During the registration check-in process, you'll receive your personalized badge and a fantastic swag bag! | 8:00AM - 2:00PM Bay Laurel Ballroom Foyer |
| CLOTHING EXCHANGE Experience a FREE Shopping Spree! No need to bring clothing to take clothing! | 8:00AM - 4:00PM Citrus Ballroom |
| EXHIBITOR VISITS Explore weight management products and services in the exhibitor hall. Sample, learn, and find what best aligns with your goals! | 8:00AM - 4:00PM Bay Laurel Ballroom North |
| BALLROOM DOORS OPEN | 9:30AM Bay Laurel Ballroom Central & South |
| FIRESIDE CHAT Comprehensive Weight Management — Mind, Body, & Medicine - Andrea Nakayama, Functional Medicine Nutritionist - Dr. Tro Kalayjian, Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine Physician - Dr. Steven Reyes, Psychologist & Fireside Chat Facilitator - Dr. Jaz Robbins, Psychologist & Holistic Nutritionist - Dr. Michael Russo, Bariatric Surgeon - Dr. Matthew Weiner, Weight Loss Specialist & Bariatric Surgeon | 10:00AM - 11:15AM Bay Laurel Ballroom Central & South |
| ANNOUNCEMENTS & GROUP PHOTOS | 11:15AM - 11:30AM Bay Laurel Ballroom Central & South |
| CATERED LUNCH BUFFET ObesityHelp provides a healthy lunch today for registered attendees, so please join us! | 11:30AM - 1:00PM Bay Laurel Ballroom Foyer, Central & South |
| Session 1: Yelena Kibasova My 16-Year WLS Journey: From Weight Loss to Maintenance | 1:15PM - 2:00PM Bay Laurel Ballroom Central & South |
| *Workshop 1: Dr. Heather Gibson Conquering Emotional Eating: Strategies for Success | 1:15PM - 2:00PM Sequoia Ballroom 1 & 2 |
| Session 2: Dr. Jaz Robbins Intentionality & Self-Maintenance: Critical Interventions for Wellness | 2:15PM - 3:00PM Bay Laurel Ballroom Central & South |
| * Workshop 2: Dr. Steven Reyes Your Mind is Not Your Mirror: Tools for a Healthy Body Image | 2:15PM - 3:00PM Sequoia Ballroom 1 & 2 |
| Session 3: Andrea Nakayama Harnessing Functional Nutrition for Sustainability & Maintenance | 3:15PM - 4:00PM Bay Laurel Ballroom Central & South |
| *Workshop 3: Dr. Melissa Bailey Staying on Track: Tools to Combat Stress & Build Resilience | 3:15PM - 4:00PM Sequoia Ballroom 1 & 2 |
| DINNER BREAK Take some time to explore and go have dinner with your friends before the party begins! | 4:00PM - 6:30PM (Nearby restaurants) |
| RED CARPET, FASHION SHOW, AFTER PARTY Sponsored by Premier Protein® 6:30PM - Come walk the Red Carpet and get your photo taken in style! 7:15PM - Fashion Show Models Meet-Up 8:00PM - Fashion Show, followed by Announcement & Prizes 9:15PM - Dance, socialize, and have fun at the photo booth for the rest of the night! | 6:30PM - 11:30PM Bay Laurel Ballroom Central & South |
