Alpha-1 Education Days
The Alpha-1 National Education Day Series provides access to current medical information and resources for Alphas and their families and are held in a variety of regions in the US. All Education Days are free for patients and attendees.
2020 Alpha-1 Education Days
Click on the city name below for more information and to register to attend.
- February 29th - Los Angeles, CA
- March 21st - Birmingham, AL
- April 18th - Indianapolis, IN
- August 15th - Salt Lake City, UT
- September 12th - Boston, MA
- November 7th - Miami, FL
Registration
Step 1: Register to attend the free Alpha-1 Education Day by Monday, February 24th.
- Register over the phone by contacting the Alpha-1 Foundation at (877) 228-7321 ext 323.
Step 2: Celebrate Rare Disease Day with us! Let’s walk or talk.
Step 3: Make your hotel reservations (if needed) with the information below.
Weekend Agenda
Friday, February 28th
7:00 PM – Free Patient Dinner
Join us for a free patient dinner sponsored by AlphaNet, CSL Behring, Grifols, and Takeda.
Saturday, February 29th
Alpha-1 Education Day
Los Angeles Alpha-1 Education Day Invitation and Agenda
Celebrate Rare Disease Day with us! Let’s walk or talk. – more information and registration info
Below is a sneak peek of the walk t-shirt:
Location
The Patient Dinner and Alpha-1 Education Day will be held at:
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
5711 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
Hotel Reservations
Contact the Hilton Los Angeles Airport at (310) 410-4000 to reserve your hotel room. The discounted group rate is $129 plus tax and the booking code is Alpha-1 Foundation. Reservations must be made by February 7, 2020 to guarantee the discounted rate.
Shuttle & Parking Information
A complimentary shuttle runs every 20-30 min. (Please allow an extra 30 min. of travel time for LAX construction.) The shuttle is light blue and labeled ‘Hilton LAX’ Starting Dec.2, 2019, the shuttle will pick up & drop off on the upper level only.
Discounted parking is available for attendees – $20 self-parking and $30 valet parking.
Registration
Step 1: Register to attend the free Alpha-1 Education Day by Monday, March 16th.
- Register online today
- Register over the phone by contacting the Alpha-1 Foundation at (877) 228-7321 ext 323.
Step 2: Attend the Step Forward for Alpha-1 Birmingham Walk with us! Let’s walk or talk.
Step 3: Make your hotel reservations (if needed) with the information below.
Agenda
Friday, March 20th
7 PM – Free Patient Dinner
Join us for a free patient dinner sponsored by AlphaNet, CSL Behring, Grifols, and Takeda.
Saturday, March 21st
8:30 am to 2:45 pm – Birmingham Education Day Invitation
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm- Step Forward for Alpha-1 Birmingham Walk
Location
The Patient Dinner and Alpha-1 Education Day will be held at:
Embassy Suites Birmingham-Hoover
2960 John Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 985-9994
Hotel Reservations
Contact the Embassy Suites Birmingham-Hoover at 1-800-EMBASSY to reserve your hotel room. The discounted group rate is $139 plus tax and the booking code is Alpha-1 Ed Day. Reservations must be made by February 28, 2020 to guarantee the discounted rate.
Shuttle/Parking Information
Complimentary on-site parking is available for all guests.
Registration
Register online today to attend the free Indianapolis Alpha-1 Education Day or register over the phone by contacting the Alpha-1 Foundation at (877) 228-7321 ext 323.
Agenda
Friday, April 17th
7 PM – Free Patient Dinner
Join us for a free patient dinner sponsored by AlphaNet, CSL Behring, Grifols, and Takeda.
Saturday, April 18th
Alpha-1 Education Day Agenda – COMING SOON
Alpha-1 Walk
Location
The Patient Dinner and Alpha-1 Education Day will be held at:
Marriott Indianapolis North
3645 River Crossing Parkway, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Hotel Reservations
Contact the Marriott Indianapolis North at 1-800-228-9290 to reserve your hotel room. The discounted group rate is $139 plus tax and the booking code is Alpha-1 Foundation Education Day. Reservations must be made by March 27, 2020 to guarantee the discounted rate.
Shuttle/Parking Information
COMING SOON
Registration
To register to attend the free Salt Lake City Alpha-1 Education Day, contact the Alpha-1 Foundation at (877) 228-7321 ext 323.
Agenda
Friday, August 14th
7 PM – Free Patient Dinner
Join us for a free patient dinner sponsored by AlphaNet, CSL Behring, Grifols, and Takeda.
Saturday, August 15th
Alpha-1 Education Day Agenda – COMING SOON
Alpha-1 Walk
Location
The Patient Dinner and Alpha-1 Education Day will be held at:
COMING SOON
Hotel Reservations
COMING SOON
Shuttle/Parking Information
COMING SOON
Registration
To register to attend the free Boston Alpha-1 Education Day, contact the Alpha-1 Foundation at (877) 228-7321 ext 323.
Agenda
Friday, September 11th
7 PM – Free Patient Dinner
Join us for a free patient dinner sponsored by AlphaNet, CSL Behring, Grifols, and Takeda.
Saturday, September 12th
Alpha-1 Education Day Agenda – COMING SOON
Alpha-1 Walk
Location
The Patient Dinner and Alpha-1 Education Day will be held at:
COMING SOON
Hotel Reservations
COMING SOON
Shuttle/Parking Information
COMING SOON
Registration
To register to attend the free Miami Alpha-1 Education Day, contact the Alpha-1 Foundation at (877) 228-7321 ext 323.
Agenda
Friday, November 6th
7 PM – Free Patient Dinner
Join us for a free patient dinner sponsored by AlphaNet, CSL Behring, Grifols, and Takeda.
Saturday, November 7th
Alpha-1 Education Day Agenda – COMING SOON
Alpha-1 Walk
Location
The Patient Dinner and Alpha-1 Education Day will be held at:
COMING SOON
Hotel Reservations
COMING SOON
Shuttle/Parking Information
COMING SOON
These Alpha-1 Education Day learning activities have been approved by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for 6 hours of Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE).
The Alpha-1 Foundation’s Oxygen Travel Fund provides oxygen and equipment for Alphas in financial need to travel to Alpha-1 educational events. To apply, call 877-228-7321 ext 251 with at least 30 days notice.
Please visit our E-Education section to view videos of past Education Days and National Conferences.
