Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Conference - Orlando, FL

Event Dates

May 18 - May 22, 2018

Pre-meeting events: May 18 - 19

Where

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort and Convention Center

• 1000 West Buena Vista,
• Orlando, Florida
• Telephone: 800-245-SGNA

About SGNA

The SGNA 45th Annual Course (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates) conference is for Gastroenterology nurses and techs who want to stay on top of what is happening in GI field. Choose from over 100 educational sessions covering topics from the latest research taught by top professionals. Sessions last an hour and are concurrent. More information regarding sessions will be available soon, check back on the website.

Tailor your schedule to meet your needs so you can learn what interests you most and explore new subjects. There are hands-on opportunities, product and service highlights, and focused educational sessions. Poster abstracts are another way to gain insight and learn about evidence-based research. Posters are on display, and the authors will also give mini sessions to go over their information. Network with fellow GI nurses, experts, and exhibitors and bring home tools to enhance your career. Don't pass up a chance to earn up to 34.25 contact hours.

Hotel and Travel Information

• Disney's Coronado Springs Resort and Convention Center, 1000 West Buena Vista, Orlando, Florida
• Room rates $189 per night for single/double occupancy
• Booking information sent to attendees as part of the registration confirmation
• Discounted tickets to theme parks available to registered attendees
• Book before April 20, 2018, to take advantage of special Annual Course rates
• After April 20, the SGNA room block will be released (negotiated conference rates may not be available)
• Rooms are subject to a 12.5% tax rate
• $15 charge for each additional person
• Recommended airport is Orlando International Airport
• Book transportation at Disney's Magical Express website
• Parking complimentary for guests

Registration Information

Online Form

Members

Full conference - $475

Daily rate - $220

2 Day Sun/Mon

Mon/Tues - $425

Exhibit Hall only - $75

Non-Members

Full Conference by 4/6/18 - $625

After 4/6/18 - $700

Daily Rate - $305

2 Day Sun/Mon

Mon/Tues - $595

International Attendees

Full Conference by 4/6/18 - $525

After 4/6/18 - $600

Daily Rate - $220

Workshops are extra; there is a review course for certification that is $285. Evaluations can be done on-site online so you can do them as you go on the computers available on-site. Also, you can pay for the conference on arrival.

Special Events

Exhibit Hall Reception Sunday, May 20th from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

SGNA Celebration May 20th from 7:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.

Pre-Meeting Opportunities

First-time attendee's sessions are Friday, May 18th 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. and Saturday, May 19th 12 - 1:00 P.m. and 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Attendance

Come join the 2,000+ GI nurses and techs for the 2018 SGNA National Conference.

SGNA has over 7,000 members from around the world.

Bring your family or bestie for this Florida conference and get away. Make sure you allow extra time for theme parks and sightseeing. Whatever your palate prefers, you can find a restaurant to satisfy. There are so many activities to choose from it will take you a while to choose. The popular choices are Disney, Universal, Legoland, and SeaWorld. If you love the salty ocean, then rent a boat, kayak, sail, jet ski or paddleboard, but make sure you use your sunscreen.

This is the perfect opportunity to blend a vacation with learning. Take home a sand dollar along with all of the knowledge you will learn and contacts you will make.