Register NOW for the FREE Patient and Family Seminar in Chicago, IL.
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is excited to announce that the 2025 Chicago Patient and Family Seminar will take place on October 3-4, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. The seminar is FREE but in-person seating is LIMITED.
Date and Location:
October 3-4, 2025
Chicago Marriott Schaumburg
50 N Martingale,
Schaumburg, IL 60173
The seminar is FREE but in-person seating is LIMITED.
Friday:
- 12:00 – 1:00 PM Registration
- 1:00 – 1:15 PM Welcome and Agenda Review
- 1:15 – 1:30 PM Hot Topics in Myeloma
- 1:30 – 2:00 PM Patient Empowerment: Shared Decision Making
- 2:00 – 2:45 PM Myeloma 101: The Big Picture Perspective with Q&A
- 2:45 – 3:00 PM BREAK
- 3:00 – 3:40 PM Navigating Insurance & Medical Bills
- 3:40 – 4:10 PM Emotional & Physical Wellbeing – Living with a MM Diagnosis
- 4:10 – 4:40 PM Understanding Clinical Trials
- 4:40 – 4:55 PM Q&A with Guest Panel
- 4:55 – 5:00 PM Day 1 Recap, Day 2 Announcements & Evaluations
- 5:00 – 7:00 PM Welcome Reception & Networking
Saturday:
- 9:00 – 10:00 AM Registration & Brunch
- 10:00 – 10:15 AM Welcome & Announcements
- 10:15 – 11:10 AM Fireside Chat: What is the Future of Myeloma? With Q&A
- 11:10 – 11:30 AM BREAK
- 11:30 – 12:45 PM Breakout Sessions #1: Treating Myeloma
- Breakout A: Newly Diagnosed: Frontline Therapy
- Breakout B: Managing Relapsed Myeloma
- 12:45 - 1:30 PM LUNCH
- 1:30 – 1:45 PM Partnering with the IMF
- 1:45 – 2:25 PM Symptom Management and Living Well with Myeloma
- Nurse Leadership Board of the IMF
- 2:25 – 2:45 PM Closing the Gap: Health Disparities in Myeloma
- 2:45 – 3:30 PM Breakout Sessions #2: Patients and Care Partners
- Breakout A: Patients Only – Lessons Learned
- Breakout B: Care Partners Only
- 3:30 – 3:40 PM RETURN TO MAIN SESSION
Grab-and-Go Refreshments - 3:40 – 4:25 PM Controversies in Myeloma
- 4:25 – 4:55 PM Ask – the – Experts w/ Guest Faculty
- 4:55 – 5:00 PM Closing Remarks & Evaluation
- Learn more about new treatment options in the pipeline as well as the latest clinical trials.
- Ask questions face-to-face with world-renowned experts in myeloma
- Share your experiences and gain strength from hearing other people's stories
- Become a part of the IMF family
In-person seating is limited; register today before slots run out. For more detailed information, please visit our registration page.
If you’re attending our Patient and Family Seminar in Boca Raton, why not start your Saturday morning with purpose? Join us for the Miracles for Myeloma 5K Run/Walk on Saturday October 4, 2025
Take strides toward a cure for multiple myeloma. Your participation supports critical research initiatives like the Black Swan Research Initiative®, propelling us closer to groundbreaking treatments and better outcomes for myeloma patients.
Event Details:
📍 To be announced.
🕕 Registration: 6:30 AM
🏃♂️ Race Starts: 7:00 AM