Registration

Note: This conference is for healthcare professionals only. Spots are limited. If you are a patient or caretaker, please encourage your healthcare provider to attend.

Agenda

Social - Networking Evening Event

Conference Agenda – September 8, 2026

Agenda subject to change

7:00 – 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast

8:00 – 8:30 AM Welcome from Jennifer Russell, Founder & Executive Director, Illinois Lyme Association (non-CME)

8:30 – 9:00 AM Introduction to Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals - Dr. Casey Kelley

9:00 – 10:00 AM Pathophysiology of Lyme/Persistent Chronic Lyme (including treatment) - Dr. Casey Kelley

10:00 – 10:20 AM Break & Exhibitor Viewing

10:20 AM – 12:05 PM Introduction of Co-Infections - Bartonella, Babesia, and Alpha-gal - Jacki Meinhardt, DNP

12:05 – 12:35 PM Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever, Rickettsial Infections, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - Jacki Meinhardt, DNP

12:35 – 1:45 PM Lunch & Sponsor Presentation (non-CME) in Exhibitor Room

1:45 – 2:45 PM Psychiatric Manifestations of Tick-Borne Diseases - Chris Winfrey, MD

2:45 – 3:30 PM Pediatric Lyme - Christine Saba, MD, PharmD

3:30 – 3:50 PM Break & Exhibitor Viewing

3:50 – 5:20 PM Case Presentations and Questions - All Speakers Participate

5:20 - 5:30 PM Invitation to Social/Networking Event, Richard Warner, PhD, Board President, Illinois Lyme Association

Networking event

5:30 – 6:00 PM Exhibitor Viewing & Transition

6:00 – 8:30 PM Networking Reception (hors d'oeuvres served) - Special Guest Speaker - Dr. Susan Visser DrPH, MS - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

7:00 - 7:20 Networking sponsor presentation

Please join us for a social/networking event Tuesday evening. The networking reception provides an opportunity for attendees to connect with fellow clinicians, share experiences, and build relationships that support collaboration and improved patient care. Exhibitors will also be present to share resources and engage with attendees.

Accommodations

Conference Venue

I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center
The conference will be held at the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center.

  • 1900 South First Street Champaign, Illinois, 61820

  • Front desk: 1-217-203-0463

  • Website: I-Hotel Reservations

 

Additional Nearby Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/ Urbana

The Hilton Garden is .9 miles from the I-Hotel

Holiday Inn by IHG Champaign

The Holiday Inn by IHG is .7 miles from the I-Hotel Conference Center

  • 101 Trade Center Drive Champaign, IL, 61820 United States

  • Reservations: 1-888-HOLIDAY (1-888-465-4329)

  • Front desk: 1-217-398-3400

  • Email: info@holidayinncu.com

  • Website: Holiday Inn

Airport Information

  • University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI): This regional airport is the closest one to the I Hotel and the main one in the area. It is a few miles south of the city.

  • Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD): This airport is approximately 2.5 hours (150 miles) from the I Hotel.

  • ‍Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): This airport is approximately 2.25 hours (129 miles) from the I Hotel.

  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND): This airport is approximately 2 hours (125 miles) from the I Hotel.