2026 Education Conference

Care Beyond the Diagnosis: Voices, Tools, and Togetherness

Saturday, October 24

Cal Expo, Sacramento​​

8 am to 3 pm

Event Flyer Here

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Registration Opens July 1

Price: $45 in person (early bird -- includes lunch) or $25 virtual

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PANC’s Annual Education Conference is designed for people living with Parkinson’s disease, their care partners, family members, friends, and healthcare professionals seeking the latest information on Parkinson’s and strategies for living well. The program features a distinguished lineup of Parkinson’s experts, movement disorder specialists, therapists, and other leading professionals who will share valuable insights, practical resources, and the latest developments in care and research.

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Attend in person (lunch included) or join virtually from anywhere. Connect with old and new friends, explore resources and exhibitors, and enjoy engaging movement breaks throughout the day. All registered attendees will receive access to the conference recordings after the event, allowing you to attend for a few hours or enjoy the full day at your own pace. Join us for a day of learning, connection, and inspiration.

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2026 PROGRAM

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Registration and Vendor Tables

Welcome and Introductions

Sleep, Rest, Recovery, & Parkinson's

Keynote Speaker – Kevin Kwok, Davis Phinney Foundation

Morning Break and Vendor Tables

Hospital Smart: Protecting Your Parkinson's Care

Movement Break

Thriving with Tremor: Practical Strategies and Tools

Research Update

Lunch & Vendor Tables

PD Success Story: Music with Dirk

Managing the Impact of Young-Onset Parkinson's

Movement Break

Ask A Doctor

Closing & Vendor Tables