It Takes More than Awareness to End Breast Cancer – Take Action!
Peel back the pink to learn what is really happening in breast cancer today and look beyond the surface to understand where we still need to go. Get trained and feel empowered to have a meaningful role in finding a cause and a cure.
That’s the hallmark of the National Breast Cancer Coalition: informed action to end breast cancer!
Registration
First-time attendee or returning participant, there’s something for everyone: sessions on the latest breast cancer news and science, training in the most effective advocacy strategies, learning how to influence decision-makers, reconnecting with old friends, and networking with advocates from around the world.
Early Bird registration is now closed.
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Pre-Conference Registration Rates |
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February 13, 2010 – May 5, 2010 |
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$160.00 member |
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$200.00 non-member |
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After May 5th all attendees must register onsite.
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Onsite Registration Rates |
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$200.00 member |
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$245.00 non-member |
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Register Today to take advantage of our pre-conference registration rates!
Complete your registration online or call 1-866-861-4492.
If you are not a member, or need to renew your membership, join NBCC today.
Hotel Information
The conference will take place at the Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel – 999 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC.
The conference group rate is $249 for a single or double room. To make your reservation by phone, call 800-266-9432. Make sure you mention that you are attending the “National Breast Cancer Coalition Conference” to receive the discounted rate. Make your reservation online.
The deadline to make your hotel reservation is Friday, April 23, 2010. If you experience any problems with your reservation, please contact conference management at 866-861-4492. Also, if you are applying for a scholarship, please note that if awarded a scholarship, conference management will make your hotel reservation for you.
Scholarship Information
Scholarships for NBCC’s Advocacy
Training conference are available to members based on need. You must be an NBCC
member to apply. Scholarships are offered to cover lodging and/or
registration for the Advocacy Training Conference. International scholarships
are extremely limited and early application is highly encouraged.
The deadline to apply for a
scholarship is April 2, 2010, please submit your application to The Event
Professionals, as listed on the application.
Domestic scholarship application.
International scholarship application.
Program Information
NBCC is proud to announce the 2010 Conference Program!
Click here for a full listing of plenary sessions, workshops, and special
events!
Schedule At-A-Glance
Saturday, May 22, 2010 – Day One
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Registration
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall & Silent Auction
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lobby Day Briefing
12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. First Time Attendee Orientation
1:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Raising Change: Meaningful Ways To Support NBCC
3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Annual Advocacy Training Conference Opens
3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. PLENARY SESSION: So What’s New In Breast Cancer?
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. STRIKE! Breast Cancer Advocate Challenge
Sunday, May 23, 2009 – Day Two
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Registration
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall & Silent Auction
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Moment Of Silence, Announcements
8:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. PLENARY SESSION: A Sense of Urgency
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. PLENARY SESSION: Breast Cancer And The Media: Who Gets It Right?
10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45a.m. to 12:15 p.m. WORKSHOP SESSION #1
12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Annual Membership Meeting Luncheon
1:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Break
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. WORKSHOP SESSION #2
3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Break
3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. PLENARY SESSION: Progress: How Does It Happen?
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 15th Anniversary of Project LEAD
Monday, May 24, 2009 – Day Three
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Registration
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall & Silent Auction
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Moment Of Silence, Announcements
8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. PLENARY SESSION: All Breast Cancer Is Not The Same: Rethinking Some Old Ideas
9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PLENARY SESSION: Up in the Air: The Impact of Politics on Women’s Health
11:30 am to 12:00 p.m. Break
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Annual Advocacy Conference Luncheon
2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Break
2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. WORKSHOP SESSION #3
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall & Silent Auction
3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Break
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Lobby Day State Delegation Meetings
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Annual Conference Reception
Tuesday, May 25, 2009 – Day Four
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m NBCC Annual Lobby Day
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Lobby Day Briefing
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Congressional Visits
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Congressional Awards Reception
Join NBCC!
NBCC
members can take advantage of reduced registration rates and can apply for
scholarships to attend the conference. If you are not a member, or need
to renew your membership, click here.
Can't Attend?
NBCC
provides vital scholarships for advocates who demonstrate financial need. Please donate to support our 18th Annual Advocacy
Training Conference scholarship program today.
Check back often for updates on Scholarship Applications, Program Information and Important Deadlines.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN WASHINGTON DC!
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