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2010 Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition Annual Conference™

Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Harrisburg Hilton

Held in Harrisburg every October, the PBCC hosts the only statewide breast cancer conference in Pennsylvania.  Hundreds of attendees participate in this highly acclaimed event which offers a Grand Rounds Plenary Session, educational workshops, exhibit hall and the Pink Ribbon Awards Luncheon.  This conference is designed for breast cancer survivors, medical professionals, community and corporate leaders, legislators and advocates.

Agenda

Registration and Exhibit Hall Opens 7:00 am
Continental Breakfast 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Opening Session 8:30 am - 9:15 am

Plenary Session - Grand Rounds
TBA
2009 Vivian and Meyer P. Potamkin Foundation Award
for Breast Cancer Research Recipient

9:30 am - 10:30 am
Workshop Breakout Session 1 10:45 am - 11:45 am
VIP Reception and Press Event (invitation only) 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Pink Ribbon Awards Luncheon 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Registration Closes 1:00 pm
Workshop Breakout Session 2 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm
Exhibit Hall Closes 3:00 pm
Closing Session and Pink Ribbon Reception 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Lodging
A block of rooms at a discounted rate is reserved at the Harrisburg Hilton for Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition Annual Conference attendees.  Details to come!


On-Site Registration Procedures

All attendees must check in at registration before the conference to pick up their name badge and other materials.  Registration will be open 7:00 am - 1:00 pm on Wednesday, October 13.  You may not pick up conference materials for another attendee.  Attendees who have not registered in advance must register on-site by filling out a registration form and submitting payment.


Registration Substitutions
If you have already registered and are unable to attend the conference, someone from your organization may attend in your place.  Please notify the PBCC of any registration substitutions or changes via email to kim@pabreastcancer.org by October 9, 2010.


Cancellation/Refund Policy

Registration fees are non-refundable.  They will be used to further our mission and to continue our programs.


Cost

Early Registration  = $65 (before 9/15)
Early Registration with Continuing Education Credits = $115
Bring a Friend Value Price = $100 (for two attendees)
Standard Registration = $85 (after 9/15)
Standard Registration with Continuing Education Credits = $135

The Registration Fee Includes:
- Evening Reception, honoring our Grassroots Partners
-  Continental Breakfast
-  Opening Session, highlighted by presentation of Potamkin Foundation Award
-  All morning and afternoon workshops
-  Full-course luncheon and Pink Ribbon Awards presentation
-  Access to Vendor Hall, manned by major sponsors and other PBCC partners
- PBCC Marketplace, where you can purchase books and PBCC items
-  Pink Ribbon Reception which honors survivors and our Grassroots Partners
- Totebag filled with fabulous donated gifts
- All conference materials
-  Endless networking opportunities


Parking

Parking is available in the Walnut Street Parking Garage.  Bring your ticket to the Welcome Center in the Strawberry Arcade for discounted price.  If this garage is full, please park in the Market Square Garage.  Parking rate is $5 for day guests and $8 for overnight guests.

Continuing Education
(CEU credits are an additional $50 fee and are NOT included in the regular registration fee.)

Nurses: Application has been made for this conference for 3 contact hours to the ONS Approver Unit.  ONS is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.


Applicants for Continuing Education credits must attend one workshop during each workshop session.  All participants seeking CEU credits must sign in and complete evaluation forms at the Continuing Education booth to the right of the registration booths the day of the conference.  Participants who do not sign in will not receive credit.  Academic credit cannot be earned by signing up after the event.

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