Author: IPRO

ESRD New England 2016 Fall Meeting

4th Annual Meeting

This meeting is open to all members of the ESRD community: administrators, dietitians, nurses, patient-consumers, pharmacists, physicians, social workers, surveyors, technicians, and other interested health care professionals. The meeting provides an opportunity for you and your colleagues to network, share ideas, and celebrate community successes.

On October 27, 2016 the ANNA Southern New England Chapter, along with the IPRO ESRD Network of New England will host an Educational Meeting at the Mohegan Sun Hotel & Conference Center in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Attendee Information

Registration will open on August 8, 2016

  • Early Registration: August 8-September 5 ($83)
  • Registration: September 6-October 3 ($93)
  • Late Registration: October 4-Ocotber 20 ($103)
  • On-Site Registration: October 27 ($113)

Hotel Accommodations

If you require hotel arrangements for this meeting, there are a limited number of rooms available for $159 plus taxes and fees. This rate is available through October 5, 2016. Please call the Mohegan Sun Hotel & Conference Center at (888) 226-7711,  use ANNA16A as the code for registration. Click here to book a room at the discounted rate.

Additional information to follow. Parking is free.

 Exhibitor Information

Registration Details

  • Early Registration: June 6-July 8 ($800)
  • Registration: Jul 9-August 11 ($875)
  • Late Registration: After August 11 ($950)

 

** Please note if payment is not received by September 1, 2016 booth registration will be cancelled**

 

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