eileenbunny

Hi there, some others may be able to answer this better than me. I've only been once, but I coordinate the event so I'll see if I can help. The first thing you should expect is a ton of hugs. You can also expect to be in a room full of people that 'get it' in a way that you have never experienced before if you haven't been in a room full of cluster headache patients and their supporters. It's really amazing. In addition, there's a cocktail hour on the first night, then 2 days of speakers and presentations usually from about 9 am to 5 pm with breaks and lunch. Lunch is usually included in the conference registration for one of those days. Coffee and tea provided both days. The last day people generally get together for breakfast and then head home or off to do touristy things. I hope this helps. You can email me with other questions at conference@clusterbusters.org.

Hi all, here's a quick update on some scheduled speakers! Mr. Bob Wold, President of Clusterbusters Mrs. Eileen Brewer, Conference Chair Mr. Dan Ervin - MC Mr. Pete Batcheller Dr. Brian McGeeney Dr. Robert Cowan Dr. Larry Schor

Registration is open! We hope you will join us. http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=asfwt7iab&oeidk=a07ebp2jbca9e8a3010

2016 Headache on the Hill is February 8-9. Please consider joining us for this important event. It's a great opportunity to feel empowered and get word out about this disease and the need for change. This is the information link and registration link. http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=asfwt7iab&oeidk=a07ebxp1b2jafe55d9a

Clusterbusters is very excited to announce the dates and venue for the 2016 Conference. Dates: September 15-18 Location: The Holiday Inn Austin Midtown - 6000 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752 Those that have attended before will tell you what an amazing experience this is. This is an opportunity to bond in a unique way with those that really understand. There will also be updates and reports on advocacy efforts, education, and the latest information on current research. You don't want to miss it! We will have lots of future announcements about the schedule, speakers and events planned, so stay tuned. Rooms, Rates, and Registration: We have arranged a block of rooms starting at $119 per night. In early January we will open up registration and provide a link for booking the hotel. We have been able to keep the registration fee the same at $125 for attendees and $95 for spouse/companions. We hope to see a lot of you in Austin! Eileen Conference Chair

This is the conference schedule. If you can't view this link, email me and let me know it is broken: conference@clusterbusters.org. Thanks https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-0y48T5qjnxZFJxbDBlS0tWS3M

Our additional block of rooms is secure. They will be at the Comfort Inn O'Hare - 2175 E Touhy Ave. Desplaines, IL 60018. To book please call 847-635-1300 and ask for the Cluster Buster Conference rate. ($120+tax) for September 16th ,17th ,18th ,19th , & 20th 2015. As stated previously, these rooms include free breakfast from 6AM-9AM, free wifi, free parking, and free shuttles from O'Hare and the Hyatt where the conference is being held. Clusterbusters will have a representative at the hotel to help you if you have any questions or needs throughout the conference. We will also have a suite at the Hyatt in case you should need a retreat during the conference and don't want to travel back to your hotel room. Please feel free to contact me with any questions by messaging me here, or by emailing me at conference@clusterbusters.org.

Yes, the block is full and the hotel is full. We are working to secure a block of rooms at another hotel. I got the contract for that today and we are reviewing it. We will resolve this quickly. There will be a free shuttle between the two hotels and we will make sure there is someone at the satellite hotel to answer any questions you may have throughout the conference. We will also have a hospitality suite at the conference hotel for your use throughout the weekend. I will update this as soon as I have more information. Also, we will be releasing the conference schedule as soon as it is final. As of this morning changes were still being made so I don't want to answer questions about it and have it change.

Also, Larry Robbins will be speaking! I failed to add him to the list.

In case anyone hasn't seen it yet, here's an update on confirmed speakers: Dr. Robert Shapiro Dr. Brian McGeeney Dr. Emmanuelle Schindler Bruce Sewick Mitch Post Dr. Joanna Kempner Dr. Larry Schor Dr. George Urban Also, we have our scholarship application up and running and I'd post a link but I haven't posted on this message board enough to be allowed. Oops. Email me for the link if you need it! conference@clusterbusters.org Lastly, we are having hand cards made to promote the conference. If anyone would like to hand some out locally, please let me know and I will ship some your way. Email me at conference@clusterbusters.org. If you have a neurologist who would be amenable to putting a few in their waiting room or you know of others who might be interested in the conference, this would be a great way to let them know about it.