2026 International Acromegaly Community Conference
About this Event
Are you an Acromegaly patient? Acromegaly Community knows that living with a rare disease can be difficult to navigate. Please join us and take this opportunity to learn about the proper management of Acromegaly from top physicians. This conference focuses on education as well as communal and emotional support for patients. Join us as we work towards empowering patients through education.
Accomodations:
Current rate is $169 per night.
Home2 Suites by Hilton, 3150 N Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Event Summary:
Acromegaly Community Group
Start Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
End Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Last Day to Book: September 23, 2026
Hotel offering your special $169 group rate: Home2 Suites by Hilton
Please see link below:
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=PHXMMHT&tid=03633884&groupCode=CHT2IP&arrivaldate=2026-10-15&departuredate=2026-10-18&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
*Breakfast will be provided to hotel guests. Lunch (Saturday) will be provided at Barrow Neurological Institute. We will also have sponsored dinner plans for Friday and Saturday evenings.
Travel & Cost Assistance
Acromegaly Community is committed to ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent patients from accessing education and support.
A limited number of travel scholarships are available for members who demonstrate financial need. To be considered, applicants must complete a brief scholarship application and sign a participation agreement outlining the terms of the award.
We firmly believe that education is one of the most powerful tools in managing a rare condition — and we are here to help make that possible.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Note: You must be a current member in good standing to attend any of our programming.
Friday
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Registration- Sonntag meeting space
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Welcome Reception/Everyday Advocacy Sponsored by Crinetics
Saturday
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:10 AM
Saturday Welcome
Host: Jill Sisco
🕑: 08:10 AM - 08:30 AM
Sponsor Recognition
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
State of Acromegaly
Host: Dr. Kevin Yuen
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Pituitary Surgery
Host: Dr. Andrew Little
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Break
🕑: 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM
Breakout Session 1
Info: Track A- Neuropsychology and Cognitive Effects - Dr. Danielle Eagan. Track B- Bone Health and Osteoporosis- Dr. Monica Rodriguez and Dr. Jay Turner. Track C- Dental Issues in Acromegaly Bradley Briggs
🕑: 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Breakout Session 2
Info: Track A- Sleep Disorders- Dr. Iza Aguayo. Track B- Rheumatology and Joint Disease- Dr. Mark Freijat. Track C- Vision and Eye Health- Dr. Karl Golnik
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch- Sponsored by Recordati
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Host: Dr. Grace Maloney
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Emotional Wellness and Relationships
Host: Catherine Jonas, CMC, LMFT
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:10 PM
Break
🕑: 03:10 PM - 04:00 PM
Breakout Session 3
Info: Track A- Headaches and Migraines Disorders- Dr. Courtney Schusse. Track B- Dermatologic Issues in Acromegaly- Dr. Hershel Dobkin Track C- Reproductive and Fertility Issues- Dr. John Couvarass
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:10 PM
End of Day- Announce Dinner Sponsor Camurus
Sunday
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Little People of Ecuador and Growth Disorders
Host: Dr. Jaime Aguirre
🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Acromegaly and Aneurysms
Host: Christine Buckley, Brain Aneurysm Foundation
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:30 AM
Discovery of Pegvisomant: A Journey of Innovation
Host: Dr. John Kopchick
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Break
🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:30 AM
Breakout Session 4
Info: Track A- Women's Mental Health Discussion- Catherine Jonas. Track B- Cardiac Effect of Acromegaly- Dr. Moises Mercado. Track C- ENT Issues- Dr. Griffin Santarelli
🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:30 AM
Breakout Session 5
Info: Track A- Men's Mental Health Discussion- Catherine Jonas. Track B- Weight Management- Dr. Tirissa Reid. Track C- Radiation Therapy- Dr. William Kennedy
🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Lunch- Sponsored by Chiesi
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
Breakout Session 6
Info: Track A- Caregivers Mental Health Discussion Group- Catherine Jonas. Track B- Adrenal Issues and Pituitary Hormones- Jason Dunn. Track C- Physical Therapy and Mobility- Dr. Janice Zook.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
The Future of Acromegaly- Expert Panel Discussion
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:00 PM
Closing Remarks, Survey Reminder, Thank Sponsors
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