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Our 12th Annual Conference OVARCOMING CANCER will be hosted
Virtually on Thursday, September 12, 2024 and
In-person & Via Live Stream on Friday, September 13, 2024
Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027

The informational and educational presentations will be ONLINE on Education Day 1 on September 12 and Education Day 2 presentations on September 13 will be in-person, also made available to our national and global followers via live stream.

Save the Date, Mark Your Calendars, and JOIN US for 2 days of learning, mingling & Ovarcoming!

Learn, ask, share and mingle. TOGETHER, We Ovarcome!

You are cordially invited to join us for our 12th Annual Conference, Ovarcoming Cancer – VIRTUALLY and in-person. As a Survivor, Caregiver, Medical Professional, Friend or Family, we promise you will be greatly inspired. Learn from the world renowned experts on topics of greatest importance in the ovarian cancer landscape, reunite virtually and in-person with your beloved Ovarcomer community, and make new friends. You will be filled with hope, inspiration, and the spirit to Ovarcome Together. We can’t wait to see you all!

Watch this video and start making your plans to attend. We will see you on September 12-13, 2024!
Thursday, Sept 12 Morning
9:50 AM Check-in
Location: Zoom Digital Corridors
10:00 AM Welcome Remarks & Progress Updates
Runsi Sen, Founder, President & CEO
Thursday, Sept 12 Sessions
10:15 AM

Surgical Advances in Ovarian Cancer Prevention, Detection & Treatment

Speaker: Dr. Kara Long Roche

Associate Director, Gyn Oncology Fellowship Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

10:40 AM

Promising Advances in Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer

Speaker: Dr. David Gershenson

Professor, Gynecologic Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center

11:05 AM

Groundbreaking Advances in Immunotherapy in Ovarian Cancer

Speaker: Dr. Kunle Odunsi

Distinguished Professor & Dean of Oncology, University of Chicago Medicine

11:30 AM Morning Session: Panel Discussion
11:45 AM Lunch & Mingling Break
12:05 PM

Managing Surgical & Natural Menopause in Ovarcoming Ovarian Cancer

Speaker: Dr. Denise Nebgen

Professor & Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, MD Anderson Cancer Center

12:30 PM

Managing Cognitive Effects of Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Speaker: Dr. Erin Stevens

Surgeon & Gynecologic Oncologist, Prevea Health

12:55 PM

Advances in Recurrence Management in Ovarian Cancer

Speaker: Dr. Ursula Matulonis

Chief of Gynecologic Oncology, Dana Farber Cancer Center

Break & Refresh

1:25 PM

Afternoon Session: Panel Discussion

1:45 PM

Ovarcomer Celebrations, Giveaways, Networking & More!

Day 2 Agenda for OVARCOMING CANCER

Friday, Sept 13
10:00 AM Check-in
10:15 AM Welcome Remarks & Progress Updates
Runsi Sen, Founder, President & CEO
Friday, Sept 13 Sessions
10:30 AM

Updates in Ovarian Cancer Research & Advances

Speaker: Dr. Anil Sood

Professor & Vice Chair Translational Research, MD Anderson Cancer Center

10:55 AM

Survivorship Management in Ovarcoming Ovarian Cancer

Speaker: Shernette Sherrill

Oncology Nurse Navigator, Canopy Survivorship Center, Memorial Hermann Cancer Center

11:20 AM

Caring for the Caregivers in Ovarcoming Ovarian Cancer

Speaker: Dr. Chiara Acquati

Director, DYADICARE Lab, University of Houston

11:45 AM Panel Discussion: All Speakers
12:00 PM Lunch & Mingling Break
12:25 PM

Ovarcoming Ovarian Cancer Like The “Boss”

Speaker: Denise Mannix

Executive, Facilitator, Coach & Mentor and President, Lean In Energy

12:50 PM

The Role of Palliative Care in Ovarcoming Ovarian Cancer

Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth Nugent

Gynecologic Oncologist and Palliative Care Expert, UT Health

01:15 PM Ovarcome inspiration, games, celebrations and giveaways
02:30 PM Adjourn

REGISTER FOR OVARCOMING CANCER:

Ovarcome’s 12th Annual Conference will be hosted virtually as well as in person. On September 12, join us virtually from where you are – travel from your couch to the table, to the bed, to the backyard to catch all sessions. All seats are BEST seats in the house! Be comfortable, be safe. We will get the information to YOUR door. Please send us your pictures while you watch with us – we would love to see you all in your TEAL PRIDE!

September 13 will be in-person at the Briar Club, Houston. The day will also be streamed live to our national and global followers.

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REGISTER FOR OVARCOMING CANCER:

Please carefully review, scroll through and choose from available registration options for our 2-day event. Thank You! We look forward to Ovarcoming with you!

Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How can I register for the conference?

All registrations are online. Please follow the link to reserve your spot today. Registration for all OVARCOMERS is 100% free. If you are a Caregiver or a Supporter, you can follow the specific registration link to register. Registrations are now open until a few days prior to the conference.

2. My company or I would like to support the conference. What are the opportunities available?

Thank you for your interest in supporting us! Several opportunities of sponsorships are available for you to support our conference. Together, we can Ovarcome. In maintaining fair participation, we request all participants to refrain from fundraising or solicitation activities within the premises and duration of the conference. Sponsors and Exhibitors may promote their products and services to the attendees. Any additional activities by the Sponsors must be discussed with Ovarcome and approved by our staff.  All other attendees are requested not to engage in marketing of their products and services on the digital conference space.

3. I am excited to be participating. What do I need to do?

Simply, just sign up! There is no travel required this year if you are joining us for our virtual sessions on September 12 – isn’t that wonderful!

What’s MORE? This year, we will get together in-person on day 2, Friday September 13, for mingling, sharing, and celebrating SURVIVORSHIP and OVARCOMING! You will have the opportunity to visit with our Partners & Exhibitors, enjoy good food and great company, ask questions of our Experts, make memories, and come together to OVARCOME! Day 2 will also be streamed to our followers nationally and globally.

Sport your TEAL and join us for 2 days of learning, mingling, and celebrating. Please ensure ZOOM is installed on to your device – we recommend logging in from your laptop/desktop for best viewing experience. We will be sending detailed instructions periodically, to all our registered attendees.

4. What is TEAL TALK DAY?

Great question! Ovarcome founded Teal Talk Day to raise awareness on ovarian cancer and to encourage everyone to talk about it. With no screening currently available, Ovarcome wants you to be on top of symptoms – be empowered. You can help save a life! Ovarcome is celebrating their service to the ovarian cancer community by starting this national and global movement to talk about ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is a Silent Disease – but Ovarcome encourages you to be VOCAL about it! In the absence of a screening test, knowledge and awareness are the best ways to empower women and families. Teal Talk Day brings that knowledge and awareness to you. The Registrar at National Day Calendar declared Teal Talk Day to be observed annually on September 23 beginning in 2017.

We will be celebrating our Ovarcomers virtually and in person at the conference – get ready for some tealicious fun, and inspiration! Wear your BEST TEAL and sparkle with hope, love and camaraderie. TOGETHER, We Can Ovarcome!

 

Become A Sponsor of Ovarcoming Cancer!

For more information on our sponsorship opportunities, please reach us at info@ovarcome.org

Ovarcome’s National Conference brings together world renowned experts to discuss and share the latest & greatest advances in ovarian cancer.  It is a one-day conference packed with information and with the opportunity to learn from the greatest experts. At this event, your support will be instrumental in helping raise awareness, bringing forth treatment options, and exhibiting your commitment to the ovarian cancer community.

WITH OVARCOME, YOU CAN: EDUCATE.  EMPOWER. ENGAGE. 

  • Raise awareness. SAVE LIVES
  • Visibly demonstrate your leadership in the OVARIAN community and your commitment to the cause by connecting with the survivors, providers, researchers, caregivers & decision makers by supporting our month-long initiatives to #OvarcomeTogether
  • Align your brand with Ovarcome working in differentiated space of direct patient support programs
  • Create positive PR opportunities, increase brand profile and credibility, gain access to new audiences, achieve your corporate social responsibility objectives, engage with a differentiated leading organization, gain access to our experience and experts, and support our moving, deserving, and powerful cause
  • Support and Sponsor our GLOBAL TEAL TALK DAY month-long awareness initiatives. Increase your Social Media Audience Reach nationally and internationally via co-branding opportunities with Ovarcome

 

2024 Corporate & Foundation Partners

GSK Logo

Presenting Sponsor

Pink Logo

Gold Sponsor

Verastem Logo

Bronze Sponsor

Immunogen Logo

Bronze Sponsor

AstraZeneca Logo
Merck Logo

2024 Annual Community Partner

MD Anderson Cancer Center Logo

Platinum Sponsor

Texas Oncology Vector Logo

Diamond Level

Houston Methodist logo

Gold Level

UT physicians Logo

Gold Level

BaylorStLukes Logo

Silver Level

Memorial Harmann logo

Silver Level

Bluecross Blueshield Logo

Bronze Level