Break out your cowboy hats and join us for the 2008 National NEDA Conference – Sept. 18-20 in Austin, Texas!
The annual NEDA Conference is the only event of its kind designed to address the needs of families, those affected by eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia or binge eating. The agenda also includes sessions for families, treatment providers and health and educational professionals. Perhaps most importantly, it’s a chance to come together to meet others, share stories and foster connections in a warm, welcoming environment.
For conference attendees:
For conference presenters:
- Submit a proposal to become a conference presenter.
Register for the 2008 NEDA Conference
Pack up and head to Austin! The printable registration form for the 2008 NEDA Conference in Austin, Texas is ready for download. Simply mail in the form as directed or register online.
Download registration form.
Register online.
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Flight discount
Gas prices and flight fares got you down? This discount from American Airlines will keep a litte extra change in your wallet and make attending the conference that much more enjoyable!
Information about the discount.
Who should attend
Family members and friends who want to learn skills to help their loved one recover and find support among others facing similar experiences. Individuals in recovery* will also find helpful tools and sources of inspiration.
Treatment providers new to treating eating disorders who want to expand their skill set and learn from the foremost experts in the field.
Veteran eating disorder specialists who want to network with colleagues, discuss updates in the field, learn from families and reenergize their practice.
Educators, activists and others involved in outreach and advocacy that want to network, exchange ideas and find new tools to raise awareness and decrease the stigma associated with eating disorders
The NEDA Conference is not a substitute for professional care. We strongly encourage those in treatment to attend only if approved by their treatment provider(s).
Student volunteers
Those of high school and college (undergraduate and graduate) standing who are 18 years and older that wish to volunteer at the conference will receive a reduced rate and will be asked to assist with registration and a limited number of program sessions. Outside of these select volunteer tasks, individuals will be free to engage in the conference as they please. All student volunteers must be available on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 1:00 pm for a mandatory volunteer orientation and stay throughout the remainder of the conference. Two local volunteers will be needed on Thursday morning to assist with exhibit hall set-up and other related tasks. Individuals registering at the student rate must present a copy of student ID at check-in. A limited number of student volunteers may register at the reduced rate, so please sign up soon to ensure a spot! Register online to be a student volunteer today!
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Scholarship availability
A limited number of scholarships are availabile for the 2008 NEDA Conference registration fee. The last date to apply for scholarships is July 25, 2008. Applications will be evaluated based on demonstration of need and will be awarded to first time NEDA Conference attendees only.
Fill out the application
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Marketing Material for the 2008 NEDA Conference
Let friends, family and coworkers know about the 2008 NEDA Conference, too! Spread the word with our official one-page informational flyer.
Download and post.
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Session Topics
In addition to the camaraderie of the conference, sessions led by top eating disorder experts from across the country are huge draws for first-time and previous attendees alike. This year's topics will include:
- Addressing overexercise with a comprehensive treatment team.
- Preventing eating disorders among girls and boys.
- Eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS) among male collegiate athletes.
- Advances in the treatment of eating disorders.
- Understanding how cultural and ethnic difference affects eating disorder diagnosis and treatment.
- Treating eating disorder clients over thirty.
- Best practices for sorting through treatment options.
- Treating teens in a multidisciplinary context.
- And much more!
If you are interested in taped sessions from past conferences, you may purchase presentations on CD or MP3 from All Star Media.
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Conference Registration Rates
| Student Volunteers |
$295.00 |
| Early Bird Rate |
$350.00 |
| Standard Rate |
$395.00 |
| At the Door Rate |
$425.00 |
| One Day Rate (Fri or Sat) |
$215.00 |
Early Bird Date: July 31, 2008
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Accommodations
 NEDA Conference attendees will enjoy a special room rate of $158, plus tax, for single or multiple occupant rooms at the Renaissance Austin Hotel. Reservations must be made by 5 pm (Central Time) on Monday, August 25, 2008, for the discount to apply.
Renaissance Austin Hotel
9721 Arboretum Boulevard
Austin, Texas 78759
1-800-468-3571
Don’t delay — as the room block will sell out. You can make reservations online or by calling 1-800-468-3571. To check availability, call the Renaissance Hotel directly at 512-343-2626 and reference the group code: nedneda.
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Thanks to our NEDA Conference Sponsors.
Gold Sustaining Sponsors
Rader Programs
Remuda Ranch Programs
Silver Sustaining Sponsors
CRC Health Group
Eating Disorder Services at Rogers Memorial Hospital
McCallum Place
Pine Grove Women’s Center
Copper Sustaining Sponsors
Oliver Pyatt Centers
The Renfrew Center
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Sponsor, Exhibit or Advertise at our conference.
2008 Exhibitor/Sponsor Forms
Advertise, Exhibit, Sponsor.
Special prices through July 11th! Click on the link above to find out more.
2007 Conference Sponsors
View a list of last year's sponsors and exhibitors.
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National and Regional Events Calendar
National Conferences
September 18-20, 2008
National Eating Disorders Association Conference
Break the Silence: Tools for Help, Hope and Healing
Renaissance Austin Hotel, Austin, Texas
November 13-16, 2008
The Renfrew Center Foundation
Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: The Power of Therapeutic Relationships in the Treatment of Eating Disorders
Philadelphia Airport Marriott, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TBD - Stayed Tuned for Future Lobby Announcements
Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action
Lobby Day & Congressional Briefings
Washington, DC
Duke Eating Disorders Program, Durham, NC
Intensive Parent Training Workshop: Manage Your Child’s Disorder Even at a Distance
Call 919-668-7301 for more information.
September 26-27, 2008
The Westwind Roundtable
Westwind Roundtable on Innovations in Treatment of Eating Disorders
Inn at the Forks, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
September 23-24, 2008
Mainely Girls and The Eating Disorders Learning Collaborative, Programs of Medical Care Development
Family-Based Treatment (Maudsley) for Eating Disorders
Portland Museum of Art, Portland, Maine
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