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September 24 - 25, 2021

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FRIDAYSATURDAY

Thursday, Sept. 23rd

Preconference session only available for Member & General PLUS tickets

All times are in EST

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Improving Neurodevelopmental Outcomes for NICU Graduates

This talk will review the importance of environment and experiences in the NICU on brain development and outcomes for the preterm infant.

Location: STAGE

Friday, Sept. 24th

All times are in EST

10:00 am – 10:15 am
Welcome

Welcome Remarks with NPN Founder and Executive Director, Keira Sorrells

Location: STAGE

Keira Sorrells

10:15 am – 10:30 am
Welcome

Welcome remarks from Prolacta Bioscience CEO, Scott Elster.

Location: STAGE

10:30 am – 11:30 am
Winning Partnerships: Working with Brands & Industry for Advocacy

The power to move your mission forward can be harnessed in building dynamic relationships with brands and industry stakeholders that are aligned with your vision, mission, and values. Hear from two NPN Member Organizations and their Industry/Brand partners to discover creative program development that ultimately, and most importantly, supports NICU families.

Location: STAGE

11:30 am – 12:00 pm
NPN’s Strategic Plan

After 2 years of development and planning, we will launch NPN’s three-year Strategic Plan and it will be an exciting time to share the direction the organization is heading and how each NPN member fits into it. The plan is live and will allow members to manifest their passion and expertise.

Location: LOUNGE

Gigi Khonyongwa-Fernandez

12:00 PM – 12:30 pm
Break/Expo Hall

Networking

Backstage Chat – Panelists from Winning Partnerships: Working with Brands & Industry for Advocacy

Backstage Chat – Gigi Khonyongwa-Fernandez

Location: LOUNGES

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Collaboration Over Competition:
Increasing Impact with Partnerships

“Collaboration over competition” sounds great in theory, but can it really work in real life? Collaboration Consultant Baily Hancock believes so, and in this workshop, she’ll walk you through the process of knowing why, how, and who you should partner with so you can make a bigger impact and succeed together.

Location: STAGE

2:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Closing & Day Two Preview

Location: STAGE

Keira Sorrells

2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Expo Hall

Location: EXPO

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Meet & Greet

Let’s kick back, catch up, and talk about your organization’s greatest needs and what has worked successfully.

Location: LOUNGE

Saturday, Sept. 25th

All times are in EST

9:45 am – 10:00 am
Welcome

Location: STAGE

Keira Sorrells

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
On Being YOU – The Beauty We Hide; The Strength We Share

PLUS Ticket Holders ONLY

A 2-hour Masterclass on Trauma-Informed Care.

Being trauma-informed is rediscovering our own story to connect authentically and compassionately with the stories of others. Stories matter! By embracing our collective stories each of us can and does make a difference in the lives of others and ourselves EVERY DAY.

Through the journey of becoming trauma-informed, leaders emerge and cultural transformation takes shape as a caring collective of energized, empowered, and engaged NICU Parent Leaders.

Location: STAGE 1

10:00 am – 11:00 am
NICU Discharge Planning

The Importance of NICU Discharge Planning & NPA’s release of their NICU Discharge Planning Guidelines

Location: STAGE 2

Julia Yeary

11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Speed Networking, Expo Hall Open, & Networking Lounge

Location: NETWORKING, EXPO, & LOUNGE

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Advocacy in Action

As NICU Parent Leaders, you are in a unique position to speak for and represent the needs of the NICU families you serve. Through advocacy work, you can advance critical issues facing NICU families and bring about lasting change for the communities you support. In this session, we will examine a current piece of legislation related to paid family leave that could be a game-changer for NICU families. We will also share NICU Parent Network’s first official position statement and how your organization can utilize the piece in your work.

Location: STAGE

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Backstage Chat with Orli Cotel (Optional)

Dig deeper into the discussion of “Advocacy in Action.” 

Location: LOUNGE

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
How To Really Help: Matching Intention and Effect

Many people involved in support and community work care deeply about helping others, but can end up feeling overwhelmed, confused, frustrated, and stuck about how much we need to learn, do, and change. If you’ve ever noticed feeling burned out, irritated with those you’re trying to help, or completely inadequate, this session may help you find some new approaches to mesh with what has already been working for you, your colleagues, and your clients.

Location: STAGE

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Closing

Location: STAGE

Keira Sorrells