CCI Chronic Illness Symposium

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Join the Center for Chronic Illness for the 2026 Chronic Illness Symposium, a virtual two-day conference on April 17–18, 2026. This inaugural event brings together individuals living with chronic illness, loved ones, and healthcare and mental health professionals for education, connection, and community.

The Symposium features two dedicated tracks — Patient & Caregiver and Healthcare Provider — with keynote speakers, panel discussions, and interactive sessions exploring chronic illness management, mental health, self-advocacy, and compassionate care all with an accessible, evidence-based, and trauma informed approach. Visit the links below to view the agendas.

Attend to gain practical tools, learn from experts and lived experience, and connect with a supportive community working toward better understanding and care for people living with chronic illness.

Registration is now open. Save your spot today. Registration has been extended through April 8, 2026. *Please note all sessions will be recorded and made available for listening post-event for anyone who registers.

Cost

Patient / Caregiver

$50 or Pay What You Can

*If you are a patient or caregiver and in need of a scholarship to attend the conference, please fill out this form.

Healthcare and Mental Health Care Providers (includes up to 8 CEs)*
$250

*Please note, Health and Mental health providers will need to purchase the "Healthcare / Mental Healthcare Provider Symposium Two Day Virtual Ticket" to receive CEs with registration. All CE sessions during the conference will be 1 hour in length and worth 1 CE. CEs are approved for Licensed Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work. For other types of healthcare providers, please check with your state's licensing board to see if the symposium CE programs will meet the continuing education requirements for your degree and in your state. Attendees must join the entirety of the one hour session and complete the evaluations to receive their CE credits. CE certificates will be emailed to participants within 30 days of the symposium.

Patient / Caregiver Track Agenda

Provider Track Agenda

Thank you to our event sponsors!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring the Chronic Illness Symposium is a powerful way to align your organization with a mission-driven event that brings together individuals living with chronic illness, caregivers, mental health professionals and healthcare providers.

As a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Connect with a passionate, engaged audience
Raise visibility for your brand in the chronic illness and wellness spaces
Demonstrate leadership in supporting whole-person, community-centered care
Build lasting relationships with changemakers in healthcare and mental health

Join us in shaping the future of chronic illness support and care. Together, we can amplify awareness, inspire action, and create a more compassionate and inclusive health landscape.

Learn more about our 2026 Chronic Illness Symposium sponsorship opportunities by visiting the link below.

Sponsor the Symposium

Become A Virtual Exhibitor

Be a part of the symposium virtual exhibit hall, interact with attendees, and share your organization / company with the broader chronic illness community. There's still time to join us as a virtual exhibitor! View our 2026 Chronic Illness Symposium Virtual Exhibitor Opportunities to learn more about exhibitor tiers. The registration deadline has been extended to March 31st!

!Register by clicking on the link below.

Virtual Exhibitor Registration