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2024 National Patient Conference, Tampa, FL

By Nick Patrone 4/28/2024 - 4/30/2024

Event date: 4/28/2024 - 4/30/2024

Westin Tampa Waterside

Tampa, Florida

April 28-30, 2024

Registration is now closed. If you missed the registration deadline, you can watch sessions on the MGFA's YouTube channel after the conference. Be sure to subscribe to our channel or sign up for MGFA Events emails to find out as soon as these recordings are available.

The annual MGFA National Patient Conference is the largest and most complete gathering of the MG Community. Every year, attendees include people living with MG, caregivers and family members, and MG experts including researchers, clinicians, and medical professionals. The conference features MG research information and updates, informative discussions with patients and community members in the MG space, news about MG treatments and discoveries, and many exciting educational topics to help you and your family better manage your MG journey.

The MGFA National Patient Conference will take place April 28-30, 2024, at the beautiful Westin Tampa Waterside in Tampa, Florida.

This year, there is no registration fee for patients and caregivers! We hope this will help make the conference more accessible to the MG Community. We’re grateful to our generous partners for making this possible.

We also offer a virtual option for those who cannot travel. Sessions are on Zoom, and virtual attendees can gather in the MGFA Online Community. Watch sessions, ask questions, and chat with other virtual attendees. Make sure you are a member of the Online Community before the conference.

Event Agenda*

Download a PDF of the Full Agenda

Sunday, April 28

9:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Volunteer Workshop (by invitation only)

1:30 – 3:00 p.m. – MG 101 - The Basics of Myasthenia Gravis

2:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Networking Opportunities

5:00 p.m. – Keynote with Tuan Vu, MD, and Welcome Dinner/MGFA Volunteer and Service Awards

Monday, April 29

8:30 a.m. – Attendee Breakfast

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – MG Antibodies and What They Mean to You

10:00 – 10:30 – At Home Exercise / Break

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – The MG Patient-Provider Perspective: A Moderated Discussion

11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Attendee Lunch

12:45 – 1:00 p.m. – The Value of Community Fundraising

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Breakout Sessions: (1) The Seronegative Experience; (2) Myasthenia Advocacy for Young Adults (MAYA); and (3) Healthy Eating Presentation and Demo (Note: The MAYA session is for patients and caregivers only.)

2:00 – 2:30 p.m. – At Home Exercise / Break

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Caring for the Caregiver

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. – The MG Journey: More Than Medicine

6:30 p.m. – Community Celebration Dinner

Tuesday, April 30

8:00 a.m. – Attendee Breakfast

8:30 – 8:45 a.m. – The MGFA Horizon in 2024 and Closing Remarks from President and CEO Samantha Masterson

8:45 – 9:30 a.m. – Elevating the Patient Voice in Research and the MGFA Global Patient Registry

9:30 – 10:00 a.m. – The Power of Dog Therapy

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Health Eating Presentation and Demo / Break

10:30 – 11:00 a.m. – The Latest Updates in MG Clinical Trials

11:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Capturing the Voices of People Living with MG – Insights & Perspectives to Help Drive Improvement in the Management of MG

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Taking Charge of Your Care: MG and Emotional Health

12:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Attendee Lunch and Conference Conclusion

*Agenda is subject to change. Not all sessions will be available for virtual participants. Download full agenda for more details on each session.

Registration and Fees

Registration is now closed. If you are an industry or medical professional who needs to pay your registration fee, please plan to pay your fee on site.

If you miss the registration deadline, you can watch sessions on the MGFA's YouTube channel after the conference. Be sure to subscribe to our channel or sign up for MGFA Events emails to find out as soon as these recordings are available.

	In Person – Early Bird Register by February 28	In Person Register by April 14	Virtual ~~Register by April 14~~ Extended to April 25!	In Person On Site Registration
Patient or Caregiver	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED	Free
Health Care Provider	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED	$650
Industry Partner	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED	$800

Venue

All events take place at the Westin Tampa Waterside. This beautiful, modern hotel is located in the heart of Tampa, near Tampa International Airport and steps from restaurants and the waterfront. Walk or take a short water taxi ride to the Florida Aquarium, Tampa History Center, Channelside Bay Plaza, and the Tampa Riverwalk. A quick drive takes you to the Ybor City Historic District or downtown Tampa for dining and shopping.