Join Us For
UOAA’s 8th National Conference
After a long wait due to COVID, UOAA is pleased to announce our 8th National Conference will be held Thursday through Saturday, August 10-12, 2023 in Houston, Texas!
August 10-12, 2023
Here are just a few reasons why you should plan to attend:
Inspirational Speakers
Free Stoma Clinic
Product Exhibit Hall with 35+ Vendors
Surgery Specific Meet & Greets
Young Adult and Pediatric Workshops
Fun Social Events and Activities
Dedicated Sessions for Caregivers
IBD & Crohn’s Disease Program
Reserve Your Stay
Houston, TX 77027
Room Block “2023 UOAA National Conference” Special Rate $143 per night plus taxes.
(CARES)
UOAA’s Conference Attendee Reimbursement of Expenses Scholarship (CARES) is designed to help first time UOAA National Conference attendees defray costs associated with travel and accommodations that would otherwise be unable to attend. Recipients of the Scholarship will also receive one complimentary registration. Requirements to apply include the following:
Applicants must be an Ostomy/Continent Diversion patient and a member of a UOAA Affiliated Support Group or an Individual UOAA National Member.
Must be a first time National Conference attendee.
Selection preference will be given to those with recent surgery, preferably within two years prior to the conference.
CLICK HERE for complete details to apply for the CARES award. Please note UOAA is accepting applications through Monday, April 17, 2023. Recipients will be notified on Monday, May 8, 2023.
If you would like to print and mail, fax or email your Registration Form to UOAA, please click on the link below to download our Registration Form and Waiver. Please note there is an additional $15.00 processing fee per registrant to register in this manner.
Given the continued concerns with COVID-19 and its evolving variants, UOAA’s Board is taking precautions to ensure the safety of all of the Conference attendees. Therefore, we are asking all registrants to sign UOAA’s Health & Safety Waiver and Assumption of Risk upon registration.