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2024 ILADS Annual Scientific Conference
November 7-10, 2024
San Antonio, TX

Mark your calendars and join us in Texas for the 2024 ILADS Scientific Conference taking place November 7-10 in San Antonio. The theme of this year's conference is Redefining Lyme Disease: The Fusion of Science and Practice.

Programming will start at 8 AM on Thursday, November 7 and end on Sunday, November 10 at noon. The ILADS Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals course (open to healthcare providers only) will be offered on Thursday, November 7. Attendees may register for the Fundamentals-only on Thursday or for the full conference.

Our speaking program is full but we are still accepting posters. If you are interested in presenting a poster, click here for poster information.

We are also seeking volunteers to assist at the conference. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the volunteer application.

Program Highlights:

  • Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals (Thursday, Nov. 7)
  • Plenary sessions - Emerging Therapies and Advanced Topics in Vector-Borne Illness
  • Supportive Natural Therapies Track
  • Pediatric Track - A Collaboration with MAPS
  • SOT and MCAS Workshop
  • Exhibit Hall
  • Scientific Poster Viewing
  • Annual Member Meeting
  • Welcome Reception
  • ILADEF Reception (Friday, Nov. 8)
  • CME Credit Available

Our Mission

The mission of ILADS is to educate healthcare professionals about the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne diseases. The Annual Scientific Conference is intended for medical professionals including MDs, DOs, NDs, PAs, NPs, RNs, LCSWs, DCs, PhDs, psychologists, researchers and other professionals assisting patients with Lyme and related diseases. If you have questions about your eligibility to attend, please email conference@ilads.org.

Venue

The ILADS Scientific Conference takes place at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk. Book your rooms early to ensure the best rate.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CREDIT

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Your CE Source and ILADS. Your CE Source is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This activity will provide physician and nursing credit.

Scientific Poster Presenters

Scientific posters will be on display throughout the duration of conference. If you are interested in displaying a poster, please submit your abstract using the form below or email conference@ilads.org. Poster presenters must attend the conference and be available to discuss their work with attendees.

Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals

The Vector-Borne Illness (VBI) Fundamentals course is a one-day track for medical professionals new to VBI diagnosis and treatment and for those veterans who want to brush up on the basics.

The VBI Fundamentals course is designed to educate medical professionals on the basics of diagnosing and treating Lyme and tick-borne diseases. The course provides specific step-by-step guidance using lectures, real-world case presentations and interactive discussions. Upon successful completion of the Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals course and associated quiz, attendees become eligible to participate in the ILADEF Physician Training Program. Completion of the in-person course is also a pre-requisite for becoming an ILADS Lyme Fellow.

In the Physician Training Program, participants shadow a seasoned ILADEF-designated expert in her/his office (or virtually) for one to two weeks, during which time the clinician observes firsthand how doctors come up with their diagnosis and treatment plan. Additionally, clinicians observe how to handle follow-up appointments and all their complexities.

Financial Assistance

There are a number of grants available to reimburse first-time attending professionals for the VBI Fundamentals registration fee. Click here for grant information or email accounting@ILADS.org to see if you qualify.

Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals Schedule

TimeSession Topic/Title
8:00 AMIntroduction to Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals
Pathophysiology of Lyme/Persistent Chronic Lyme
9:30 AMBreak
9:45 AMIntroduction to Co-Infections and Bartonella
Babesia
Tick-borne Relapsing Fever
12:00 PMLunch
1:00 PMPresentation, Assessment and Psychiatric Manifestations of Tick-borne Disease
Pediatric Lyme
2:20 PMDiagnostic Tools
3:00 PMBreak
3:15 PMCases and Questions

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Joel Adams

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Holly Ahern, MD

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Oral Alpan, MD

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Nathan K. Archer, PhD

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Jason Bachewich, BSc, ND

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Lauren O. Bakaletz, PhD, FAAM, FAAS

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Jennifer Barrett, JD, MBA

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Andriy I. Batchinsky, MD

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Clayton Bell, MD

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Nicole Bell, MS

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Lynne T. Bemis, PhD

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Edward B. Breitschwerdt, BS, DVM

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Evelien M. Bunnik, PhD

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Joseph Burrascano, MD

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Mary Ann Communale, EdD

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Eboni N. Cornish, MD

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Bonnie L. Crater, A.B. Biology

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Alexis Cutchins, MD

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Shannon Delaney, MD

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Tania T. Dempsey, MD

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Joe Diederich, MD

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Geoffrey Dow, PhD

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Marna E. Ericson, PhD

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Leona Gilbert, PhD

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Jody Greenfield, DO

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Sabine Hazan, MD

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Myriah W. Hinchey, ND

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Kent Holtorf, MD

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Liz Horn, PhD, MBI

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Richard Horowitz, MD

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Mariana Huk, PhD

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Ricardo G. Maggi, PhD

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Jacquelyn Meinhardt, DNP

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Thomas Moorcroft, DO

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B. Robert Mozayeni, MD

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James A. Neuenschwander

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Nancy O’Hara, MD, MPH, FAAP

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Amy Offutt, MD

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Jonathan Otten, ND

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William V. Padula, OD, SFNAP, FAAO, FNORA

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Jaquel Patterson, ND

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Bruce Patterson, MD

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Andrew Petersen, DO

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Chad J. Prusmack, MD

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Colin Renaud, DC, DNM, MS, PA-C

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Christine Saba, MD

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Craig D. Shimasaki, PhD, MBA

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Mariia Shkilna, PhD

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Samuel M. Shor, MD, FACP

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Louis Teulieres, MD

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Medeya Tsnobiladze, ND, MsAC

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Aristo Vojdani, PhD

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Poster Presenters

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Joe Diederich, MD

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Rosalie Greenberg, MD

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Vitalii I. Ianchenko, MD, PhD

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Houman Javady, MD

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Lynn D. Klassen, ND & Carolyn Mukai, ND

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Carolina G. Sosa-Gutierrez, PhD

Full Conference Schedule (subject to change)

Thursday, November 7, 2024

TimeTopicSpeaker
7-8 AMBreakfast
8 AM-5 PMVector-Borne Illness FundamentalsView Schedule
8 AMWelcome Remarks
8:10-8:50 AMNeurobartonellosis: Emerging from Obscurity?Edward B. Breitschwerdt, DVM and Shannon Delaney, MD
8:50-9:30 AMHuman Babesiosis: The Tip of the IcebergRicardo G. Maggi, PhD
9:30-10 AMInnovative Treatment Approaches for Chronic Human Babesiosis: Integrating Tafenoquine, Atovaquone, and Cryptolepis into Clinical PracticeThomas Moorcroft, DO
10-10:45 AMBreak
10:45-11:25 AMDapsone Therapy Trial UpdateRichard Horowitz, MD
11:25 AM-12 PMUnderstanding Antibody Glycosylation in Lyme Disease: Why do we care?Mary Ann Comunale, EdD
Lunch - Exhibit Hall and Poster Viewing
12:30-1:15 PMCelWel Sponsored Lunch Presentation- Connecting Long COVID and Chronic LymeJoel Adams, Founder and CEO and Jason Bachewich, ND
1:30-2 PMEarly Onset of Visual Symptoms caused by Lyme Related Disease: A Checklist for Consumers and Providers for Early DiagnosisWilliam V. Padula, OD
2-2:30 PMIdentifying Pathogens in Post-Mortem Tissue in Patients with Lyme DiseaseLiz Horn, PhD
2:30-3 PMHow Abnormal B Cell Responses Occur in Malaria That are Very Similar to the Abnormal B Cell Responses Found in Autoimmune Diseases, and Potentially Other Vector-Borne DiseasesEvelien M. Bunnik, PhD
3-3:45 PMBreak
3:45-4:15 PMExpanding Your Practice through Telehealth: An Overview of the Rules and Regulations for Practicing Virtually and Across State LinesJennifer L. Barrett, JD
4:15-5 PMNew Advances in Lyme Research and Legislative UpdatesNicole Bell/Bonnie Crater
5-6 PMAnnual Members' Meeting (open to ILADS members only)
6-7 PM Welcome Reception

Friday, November 8, 2024

TimeSessionSpeaker
7-8 AMBreakfast
7-8 AMNavigating the Path to Research Publication: From Case Study to Cohort FindingsLeona Gilbert, PhD and Jack Lambert, MD
8 AMWelcome Remarks
8:10-8:50 AMBacterial Deceit: How Flipping DNA From the Common B- Form to the Rare Z-Form Protects Them and Disarms UsLauren Bakaletz, PhD
8:50-9:30 AMSkin Immunity: A New frontier for Novel Host-Directed TherapiesNathan Archer, PhD
9:30-10 AMLoss of Bifidobacteria in Lyme Disease: Cause or EffectSabine Hazan, MD
10-10:45 AMBreak
10:45-11:15 AMLyme Carditis Unmasked: Exploring Borellia's Impact on Heart HealthMedeya Tsnobiladze, ND
11:15-11:45 AMChanging the Paradigm of Chronic Disease: Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 (PAI-1), Chronic Inflammation and Vascular DiseaseJacquelyn Meinhardt, DNP
11:45 AM-12:15 PMBig Data Discussion
Lunch - Exhibit Hall and Poster Viewing
12:30-1:15 PMIGeneX Sponsored Lunch Presentation - When Clinical Diagnosis Fails: How to Best Utilize Laboratory Testing for Tick-Borne DiseasesJoseph J. Burrascano Jr., MD
Supportive Natural Therapies
1:30-2 PMThe Hormonal Puzzle: Unraveling Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Infection InterplayJaquel Patterson, ND
2-2:30 PMLaboratory Diagnostics and Functional Immune Assessment in the Case Management of Lyme and Other Tick-borne Diseases- Practical ApplicationsJonathan Otten, ND
2:30-3 PMClassical Versus Botanical Antibiotics in Lyme disease: an in-vivo, LTT-controlled studyJoe Diederich, MD
3-3:30 PMBreak
3:30-4 PMDoes Mycoplasma Play a Role in Neuropsychiatric Syndromes?Myriah Hinchey, ND
4-4:30 PMTreating Chronic Lyme Using Unique Herbal Combination and Homeopathic ThimersolJason Bachewich, ND
4:30-5 PMA Clinical Cell Biology Approach for the Chronic Patient. An Epigenetic Approach to the CDRWerner Vosloo, ND
5-5:30 PMFrom Untreatable to Unstoppable; Transforming Vector-Borne Illness and Chronic Disease with Oral Peptide BioregulatorsKent Holtorf, MD
Scientific Advancements in Vector-Borne Illness
1:30-2 PMThe Emerging Role of CaMKII?: How Tick-Borne and Other Pathogens can active Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase II in Neuronal Cells leading to Chronic Neuropsychiatric SymptomsCraig Shimasaki, PhD
2-2:30 PMLab Testing PitfallsMualla McManus, MD/B. Robert Mozayeni, MD
2:30-3 PMBasophil Activation Testing in Mast Cell Activation DisordersOral Alpan, MD
3-3:45 PMBreak
3:45-4:15 PMResearch in Translational Medicine: Development of an Extracorporeal Pathogen Eradication Device for Continuous Administration of Ozone Therapy for Treatment of Lyme DiseaseAndriy Batchinsky, MD
4:15-4:45 PMMachine-Learning Based Biomarker Assay for Lyme DiagnosticsHolly Ahern, MS
4:45-5:15 PMDetection of Lyme-Borreliosis, Bartonelliosis and Epstein-Barr Viral Infection in Patients with Lymphadenopathy, Residents of Ternopil Region (Western Ukraine)Mariia Shkilna, PhD; Mariana Huk, PhD
6-9 PMILADEF GALA: Fiesta Fundraiser

Saturday, November 9, 2024

TimeTopicSpeaker
7-8 AMBreakfast
7:30-8 AMMajor Changes in Diagnostic Tests for Lyme Disease Accepted by FDA, After Almost 30 YearsJyotsna Shah, PhD
8 AMWelcome Remarks
8:10-8:50 AMTowards Understanding the Role of Biofilms in Vector-borne InfectionsMarna Ericson, PhD
8:50-9:30 AMHiding in Plain Sight: Why are Vector Borne pathogens so difficult to detect?Lynne Bemis, PhD
9:30-10:10 AMCombination Sequential Therapies Guided by Highly Specific Direct Diagnostic Methods in Chronic (Persistent) Borreliosis and PLDTS: Selected Case StudiesLouis C. Teulieres, MD, PhD
10:10-10:55 AMBreak
10:55-11:35 AMMast Cell Activation Syndrome in Vector-Borne Infections: The Evolution of the “Decad” Complex DiseasesTania Dempsey, MD
11:35 AM-12:15 PMThe Influence of Environmental Triggers, including Mold and Regional Ecosystems, on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS): a Case Study on 'Relocation Sabbatical'Colin Renaud, DC, DNM
Lunch - Exhibit Hall and Poster Viewing
12:30-1:15 PM60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals Sponsored Lunch Presentation - 8-Aminoquinolines & Babesiosis – A Clinical Research and Safety PerspectiveGeoffrey S. Dow, PhD
Pediatric Lyme: An ILADS Collaboration with MAPS
1:30-1:45 PMPediatric Lyme OverviewJames R. Neuenschwander, MD
1:45-2:15 PMMicrobiome Impact On Pediatric TreatmentJames R. Neuenschwander, MD
2;15-2:45 PMHerbal Approaches For Healing Pediatric LymeMyriah Hinchey, ND, FMAPS
2:45-3:30 PMBreak - Exhibit Hall and Poster Viewing
3:30-4:15 PMMicrobes And Mental Health: How Lyme and Co-Infections Assault Our Children’s Health Nancy O'Hara, MD, MPH, FAAP
4:15-5 PMRoundtable DiscussionMyriah Hinchey, ND; Nancy O'Hara, MD; James Neuenswander, MD
How COVID Informs our Understanding of Chronic Infections
1:30-2 PMProbing the Long-Term Consequences of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Brain Health in Patients With and Without a History of Mild Traumatic Brain InjuryChad J. Prusmack, MD
2-2:30 PMPelvic Venous Disease and its potential contribution to symptoms in patients with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and Long COVIDAlexis Cuthchins, MD
2:30-3:15 PMBreak
3:15-3:45 PMBiomarkers of Long COVID in Patients with Inflammatory Autoimmune and Neuropsychiatric DisordersAristo Vojdani, PhD
3:45-4:15 PMLong COVID Diagnostic with Differentiation from Chronic Lyme Disease using Machine Learning and Cytokine HubsBruce Patterson, MD
5-6 PMND Networking ReceptionOpen to all NDs attending the conference. Sponsored by LymeCore Botanicals

Sunday, November 10, 2024

TimeTopicSpeaker
7-8 AMBreakfast
8 AMWelcome Remarks
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Supportive Oligonucleotide Technique (SOT) Workshop
8:05-8:30 AMOverview of SOT, Part I Andrew Petersen, DO
8:30-9 AMOverview of SOT, Part II Clayton Bell, MD
9-9:30 AMMCAS, VBD, and SOT Tania Dempsey, MD
9:30-9:40 AMBreak
9:40-11 AMCase PresentationsLouis Teulieres, MD; Andrew Petersen, DO; Clayton Bell, MD; Tania Dempsey, MD
11-11:30 AMQ&A DiscussionRoundtable Discussion With All Attendees
NoonEnd of Conference

Pricing and Registration

Regular Rates: September 7-November 6

Membership Status Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals Only (Thursday) Full Conference (Thursday-Sunday)
Member$675$1,375
Non-Member$899$1,775

Onsite Rates: November 7-November 10

Membership Status Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals Only (Thursday) Full Conference (Thursday-Sunday)
Member$725$1,425
Non-Member$949$1,825

Registration fee includes CME, daily continental breakfast, lunch and networking break snacks.

Discounted rates are available to ILADS members bringing support staff from their office (includes nursing, medical assistant or administrative staff. Limit of 2 support staff per full price paying member). If you would like to register support staff, please email conference@ilads.org for assistance with your registration.

Reduced rates are also available for students enrolled in a medical degree program and active military personnel. Please send proof of enrollment or active service to conference@ilads.org to receive the discount.

Financial Assistance Information

The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Educational Foundation (ILADEF), a qualified charitable organization affiliated with ILADS, has a number of grants available to help defray some of the conference registration fees for qualified recipients. Grant applications are now closed for the 2024 Annual Conference.

Conference Registration Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of your conference registration does not constitute a cancellation of your hotel room. Please contact the hotel directly to cancel your hotel reservation.

Refunds of registration fees will be as follows:

  • If requested within 72 hours of your payment, 100% of the registration fees paid, minus a $75 non-refundable transaction processing fee, will be refunded; PROVIDED your request is made on or before October 14, 2024.
  • If requested on or before October 14, 2024, 80% of your registration fee will be refunded.
  • NO refunds will be issued on requests received after October 14, 2024.
  • Refunds will NOT be provided to registrants who are “no shows,” whether due to weather or otherwise.
    Requests for refunds must be in writing and sent to conference@ilads.org.
  • The amount of the refund will be credited back to you using the method of payment that you used to register for the Conference. You will bear the cost of any bank charge, vendor fee, and other transaction fee for any refund made by a method of payment other than credit card.
  • No refunds will be given on any additional fees or discounts applied to your Conference registration fee or other service fees.
  • No cash refunds will be provided under any circumstances.
    Refunds may take up to 20 days to process after a refund is approved.

If you have a question regarding a refund of registration fees, please contact conference@ilads.org

Grand Hyatt San Antonio

Grand Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk

Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk celebrates the history and charm of the Alamo City with a welcoming spirit and elegant sophistication. Accommodations include family-friendly hotel rooms and suites right on the River Walk in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Unwind at the rooftop pool or explore nearby attractions like the Alamodome, Frost Bank Center and The Alamo.

The ILADS room block at the Hyatt has now closed. Please contact skersh@ilads.org if you need assistance with booking at the Hyatt.

Why is it important to book your accommodation with ILADS’s contracted hotel?

  • Best available rates are secured for quality rooms and ILADS has invested time and effort to negotiate the best rate available over the duration of the Convention.
  • Added networking and social time with other attendees, sponsors and exhibitors is one of the key reasons why people attend conferences to meet other likeminded delegates. By staying at the Conference hotel, you enhance your opportunities to meet with colleagues and share experiences and ideas. It also ensures you don't miss out on any additional activities.
  • Booking in ILADS's hotel room block not only benefits you, but it also has a significant impact on the organization. ILADS has negotiated numerous concessions and benefits with the hotel, and many are conditional and dependent on attendees staying at the Conference hotel. If we don't meet our commitment to the hotel, ILADS could be financially responsible for lost revenue owed to the hotel.

CANCELLATION POLICY

There is a 72-hour cancellation policy in place for all reservations. Failure to cancel a reservation 72 hours prior to arrival will result in a one night non-refundable guest room charge plus applicable taxes posted to the attendee’s credit card on file.

Please note that if you are solicited by an external agency offering assistance in booking your rooms you should decline the offer. ILADS does not work with outside companies to secure hotel rooms for our Conference.

ILADS San Antonio, TX 2024 Exhibitor Information

ILADS 25th Annual Scientific Conference is the premier educational event for doctors and medical professionals who have an interest in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme and associated tick-borne diseases. This four-day conference covers a variety of topics on the fight against Lyme and associated diseases, including the fundamentals of Lyme Borreliosis, new diagnostic testing options and new treatment strategies, and new research findings. The theme of the 2024 Conference is “Redefining Lyme Disease: The Fusion of Science and Practice”.  This year we will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the ILADS Scientific Conference so as they say “Everything is Bigger in Texas” so we intend to have “Bigger” stuff in store for you this year.  

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your products, interact with medical professionals and demonstrate your support for the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease.  We are asking all exhibitors to participate in our ILADEF Pioneer in Lyme Reception and Silent Auction.  This event helps to raise much needed funds for grants for first-time conference attendees and other educational opportunities.  This year we are asking each exhibitor to donate an item(s) to the silent auction.  Perhaps you have gift cards for your services or merchandise or other unique items that conference attendees would like to bid on.  Remember, “Everything is Bigger in Texas!” so be creative in your auction donations all while increasing your organizations exposure to conference attendees.

Click here for Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities

For additional information, please contact Scott Kersh, Conference Manager, at skersh@ilads.org.

We look forward to seeing you in San Antonio!

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International Lyme and Associated Diseases Educational Foundation (ILADEF), the fundraising affiliate for ILADS, will host a special Reception in San Antonio, Texas in conjunction with ILADS 25th Annual Scientific Conference.

ILADEF, together with its partner, ILADS, promotes understanding of Lyme and its associated diseases through research and education and strongly supports physicians and other healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing the standard of care for Lyme and its associated diseases.

This year we are doing things a little differently!

Join us as we celebrate, reconnect, and raise funds for clinician education and research in tick-borne illness. The evening will include several cannot miss activities:

An exciting Silent and Live Auction that includes rare wines, exotic vacation trips to Italy, jewelry, sports memorabilia and more!  Our cowboy Auctioneer will get attendees on their feet!

Dr. Richard Horowitz will take the microphone for his first (and maybe last) stand-up comedy!

Pioneer Awardee: honor the lifetime achievements of ILADS Founding Executive Director, Barbara Buchman with the 2024 ILADEF Pioneer Award.

Barbara Buchman

2024 ILADEF Pioneer in Lyme Honoree

Barbara has been a fixture of ILADS - well known for her unapologetic, tenacious and passionate protection of the organization and the members within it. Her dedication to the mission spans more than 20 years and she has been a leader and inspiration to both clinician and patient.

Program

6:00 PM – Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
7:30 PM – Buffet Dinner, Program and Live Auction
8:30 PM - Entertainment

Tickets purchased in advance are $250 each until November 6. The onsite ticket price is $300. Proceeds benefit the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Educational Foundation (ILADEF).

The fundraising event is open to all and we encourage you and your guest(s) to attend this charity event to support our education and research mission.

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