February 22, 2025, Bloomington, MN
9:00 am (Central Time)

The Breakthrough T1D Community Summit is an educational and networking opportunity for all those impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D). This year, the Breakthrough T1D Community Summit will bring our community together to learn from T1D experts, hear about the latest breakthroughs in T1D research, meet vendor exhibitors, connect with others impacted by T1D, and more. We look forward to having you join us!

Event Schedule

9:00 AM – Doors Open / Event Starts

9:25 AM – Mission Moment, Organizational Update

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM – Plenary Session, T1D Success Stories Panel

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Coffee & Conversations

11:00 – 11:50 AM – Breakout Sessions

11:55 AM – Wrap Up

Panelists & Moderators:

• Ruth Weber Kelley, Breakthrough T1D Community Board President
• Elsa Bullard, Breakthrough T1D Immediate Past Community Board President
• James Pierce, Breakthrough T1D Mission Information Volunteer
• Allison Nimlos, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist – Mental Health and Burnout Session
• David Tridgell, MD, Board Certified Endocrinologist at Park Nicollet
• Jenn Kirk, Finance Executive at Medtronic
• Cameron McElroy, Talent Acquisition Partner at Continua Interiors
• Nicole Smith, TikTok influencer (@nicolebhast1d)
• Toni Moran, MD, Endocrinologist and Researcher at the University of Minnesota

Breakout Sessions:

• Your Blood Sugar Might Be Under Control, But What About Your Emotions?
• Advances in Type 1 Diabetes Research