Join us for EOS Connection 2024, APFED’s annual patient education conference for eosinophil-associated diseases! The 2024 conference will be Thursday, July 11 - Saturday, July 13 in the Washington, D.C. area.
This hybrid event will include live events at the Bethesdan Hotel and select sessions will be streamed online for virtual participants. Recordings of conference sessions will be available on-demand through December 2024.
Thanks to the support of our Education Partners, we are offering travel grants.
If you have questions about membership discount codes, please contact conference@apfed.org.
Everyone who registers for the conference can:
APFED members are eligible for discounted registration, dependent on membership level. To become an APFED member, please visit apfed.org/membership.
Researchers in academia (including students) and industry are invited to submit research posters for the virtual poster hall.
May 24, 2024: Abstracts are due
June 7, 2024: Digital posters (PDF) and recorded presentations (MP4) are due
We will hold a special pre-conference webinar. Stay tuned for details.
This event is included in your conference registration.
Join us in the Washington, D.C. area or online for our 22nd annual patient education conference.
Live events + streaming
Live events + streaming
Virtual conference sessions + group social activity
Group activity will be available for attendees who wish to socialize (timed entry pass for National Air and Space Museum). Attendees responsible for their own transportation.
*This is a preliminary agenda. Full details and speakers to be announced.
Interested in sharing your experiences as a panelist at the conference? Complete this volunteer interest form.
A limited number of travel grants are available to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis. The application deadline is June 15, 2024.
The Bethesdan Hotel
8120 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Group room rate: $139 per night + applicable taxes. The hotel group rate is available from July 9-July 14, 2024. Rooms must be booked by June 18, 2024. You may make your hotel reservations online. If you call the hotel directly for reservations, mention you are with the APFED conference to get the special rate.
Check-in is at 3 PM and checkout is at 12 PM.
Conference attendees are responsible for their own transportation.
If you have questions not answered below, please contact conference@apfed.org.
Please review all applicable state and local COVID-19 travel restrictions, guidance, and resources before traveling to participate onsite at our event. APFED is closely monitoring COVID-19 protocols and may make adjustments as required by local and federal guidelines. If you experience symptoms of COVID, or feel ill, please do not attend the event and expose other attendees who may be more at risk for COVID infection.
Wear what is comfortable for you! The conference rooms may be a little cool, so you may want to bring a sweater.
Children under age 11 are not permitted in the conference ballroom where the main sessions are being held.
All children ages 4-10 must be accompanied at all times by an adult or chaperone who is at least age 15. Select activities will be available for ages 4-10 who register for the conference. Chaperones do not need to register for the conference unless they are planning to attend general sessions and/or access event meals.
Conference programming is not suitable for children under age 4.
We are planning a program with activities that are appropriate for children in middle and high school. These will be clearly listed on the final agenda.
APFED does not provide childcare services, but as a courtesy, can provide information upon request about local childcare services available.
Companions do not need to register for the conference unless they are planning to attend general sessions and/or access event meals.
The conference is open to anyone wishing to learn more about EGIDs. Health care providers, allied health care professionals, and others who are interested in EGIDs will find the sessions beneficial. CME/CEU credits are not offered, however, we will produce a certificate of participation, if requested.
Onsite conference registration includes six (6) meals. All meals will be served buffet style and include allergy-friendly options, with ingredients labeled. Meals will include breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Thursday and Friday.
If companions would like to access event meals, please register them for the conference.
Meals will be served buffet style and include allergy-friendly options, with ingredients labeled.
APFED works with the catering staff to educate them on how to avoid cross-contact and provides ingredient substitution and specialty food recommendations. We work to ensure catering staff labels all ingredients carefully, and that buffet items are separated with designated serving utensils. Please be cautious, read all food labels, and be aware that some foods may contain ingredients that you should avoid.
To provide for conference attendees who have formula or other dietary needs, we will provide a Hospitality Suite for food storage and preparation. The suite includes a refrigerator/freezer, microwave, sink, dish soap, paper towels, and disposable tableware. This room will be staffed and open during posted hours, Thursday-Sunday. Conference attendees can gain access to this suite outside of the posted hours. More information will be provided onsite at check-in. Guest rooms are also equipped with mini refrigerators.
We are also working with the hotel to offer special APFED menus.
Yes! Our conferences are a success thanks to the generosity of our volunteers! We often have tasks leading up to the conference, and onsite at the conference during that weekend. To add your name to our volunteer list, please contact Cara Schmitt at cschmitt@apfed.org. We may not have something to assign you right away, but we will keep your contact information handy. Please note that we cannot waive conference fees for volunteers.
A limited number of travel grants are available on a first-come, first-serve basis to eligible applicants. Learn more and apply.
If you would like to attend onsite but the registration fee poses a hardship, please email conference@apfed.org stating your need and a request for waived conference registration.
Cancellations must be received in writing mail@apfed.org by 5 p.m. ET on July 2, 2024. to receive a full refund of registration fees. After that time, no refunds will be issued. We will ship conference materials and email a link to recorded sessions to paid registrants who are unable to attend. Hotel cancellations must be made separately. Charges may be incurred if reservations are not canceled.
If you are interested in sponsoring EOS Connection 2024, please contact mjstrobel@apfed.org.