Venue: Newman Alumni Center | University of Miami
6200 San Amaro Drive | Coral Gables, FL 33146
 

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US IDDSI Festival 2024 has arranged a special rate with the Thesis Hotel for a limited block of rooms.  Please use this link to book your room as soon as possible.

US Festival Programme

Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
Registration
12:00PM – 1:00PM

Advanced Workshop Selections
1:00PM - 4:45PM

Pre-Festival Advanced Workshops (limited capacity – sign up early to secure your spot) - $175.00 USD (includes refreshment break)
 
Three concurrent workshops to help you enhance your IDDSI knowledge & skills. Sign up for one of these limited capacity workshops for up close & focused learning.
 
Advanced Workshop #1:
Is there Culinary in IDDSI?
Speakers: Alexander (Abe) Konick and John Holahan.
 
Advanced Workshop #2:
The IDDSI Toolbox: Evidence-Based IDDSI Practice
Speakers: Dr. Luis F. Riquelme, Caroline Brindo, and Paula Sullivan.
 
Advanced Workshop #3:
IDDSI for Pediatrics: A Framework for Success
Speakers: Dr. Memorie Gosa, Dr. Joan Arvedson and Jan Duivestein.

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Thursday, June 6th, 2024
US IDDSI Festival 
8:00AM - 4:30PM

Registration
7:30AM – 8:30AM

Exhibits Open
7:30AM – 2:30PM

$165.00 USD (includes lunch & refreshment breaks)
Attend both days at a special rate - $285.00 USD (includes refreshment breaks & lunch)

Opening Session: Where have we come from and where we are going? 
Speakers: Dr. Luis F. Riquelme
Session Time: 8:30am to 9:00am
Length in Minutes: 30 minutes

Success Implementation Story: Real World IDDSI Challenges - What do we know so far?  
Speakers: Paula Sullivan, Jennifer Davis and Megan Mahoney
Session Time: 9:00am to 10:00am
Length in Minutes: 60 minutes

Testing, Testing, Testing: Distinguishing IDDSI from Everything Else 
Speaker:  Dr. Ben Hanson
Session Time: 11:00am to 11:30am
Length in Minutes: 30 minutes

Cultural Considerations for IDDSI: It’s not just about the USA. 
Speakers:  Dr. Luis F. Riquelme and Tin Wai (Tiffany) Siu
Session Time: 11:30am to 12:00pm
Length in Minutes: 30 minutes

Regulation Station: Do I need to follow IDDSI when considering healthcare regulatory bodies across the US? 
Speaker: Vickie Bergquist
Session Time: 1:30pm to 2:00pm
Length in Minutes: 30 minutes

Panel Discussion: Championing IDDSI Together 
Moderator: Amanda Demane M.A., CCC-SLP
Speakers: Dr. Luis F. Riquelme, Caroline Brindo, Paula Sullivan, Dr. Memorie Gosa, Dr. Joan Arvedson, Jan Duivestein, Alexander (Abe) Konick, John Holahan and Vickie Bergquist
Session Time: 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Length in Minutes: 60 minutes

Updates from the USIRG: Engagement, let’s not just talk about it, let’s create an action plan 
Moderators: Dr. Andrea Charvet and Amanda Demane
Speakers: USIRG Team Leaders
Session Time: 3:30pm to 4:00pm
Length in Minutes: 30 minutes

Closing Session: IDDSI Global: Future and Beyond 
Speaker: Peter Lam
Session Time: 4:00pm to 4:30pm
Length in Minutes: 30 minutes