SAVE THE DATE! Becker Education and Engagement Day will return on September 28th, 2024!

2025 Location Information

The Becker Education and Engagement Day will be held at five locations across the country to provide Becker specific information to the community. Review general event information below and navigate to a specific location tab to see venue information and location specific agendas.

Each location will host a casual pre-meeting evening reception on Friday, September 26th. The informal reception will be open for event registrants at the hotel from 6-8pm and will allow attendees to check-in for the event, receive conference materials, mingle with others living with Becker and visit vendor booths. Light refreshments and appetizers will be available throughout the evening.

On Saturday, September 27th each BEED location will follow the same agenda format from 9am-6pm local time. The day will include morning general sessions for all attendees and afternoon adult-specific and pediatric-specific breakout tracks. The event will conclude with a reception for attendees. See the agenda overview below.

Event logistics:

  • Please note, there will be no childcare available at BEED. Content of the event will be targeted towards adults, please consider this as you plan your attendance.
  • Food and drinks will be provided throughout the event including breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the day. Dietary needs will be collected at registration and accommodations will be provided to the best of our ability.
  • Parking for attendance at BEED will be covered through validation and vouchers at the event
  • If travel is a barrier to your attendance at BEED please indicate your travel requirements in your registration form, you will be contacted by the event planning team to discuss your needs. Travel assistance is limited and on a first-come first-served basis and is only available for the event location closest to where the registrant lives.
  • Attendees are encouraged to register to the event closest to them to hear from local care teams and meet others from the surrounding areas

Location specific event agendas with speakers will be announced in August, check back for more information!

The Day’s Agenda

SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 27TH | 9AM – 6PM Local Time

Becker Education & Engagement Day

BECKER MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CARE

9:00-12:00pm
Becker Overview & Care Providers
Cardiac Screening and Care in Becker
Building your Becker Care
Occupational Therapy: Addressing Activities of Daily Living
Physical Therapy: Movement and Exercise

BECKER RESEARCH LANDSCAPE

12:00-12:30pm
Becker Clinical Trials and Research
Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30PM

LIVING WITH BECKER

1:30-4:30pm
Navigating Life with Becker: Patient Panel

Adult Track

Relationships & Communication Panel
Changing the Narrative around Independence and Equipment: Patient Panel
Employment & Financial Planning

Pediatric Track

Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care: Provider Panel
Caregiver Panel: Parenting a Child Living with Becker
School Resources
Reception: 4:30 - 6:00PM

The Venue

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel

500 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Location specific event agendas with speakers will be announced in August, check back for more information!

The Day’s Agenda

SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 27TH | 9AM – 6PM PDT

Becker Education & Engagement Day

BECKER MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CARE

9:00-12:00pm
Becker Overview & Care Providers
Cardiac Screening and Care in Becker
Building your Becker Care
Occupational Therapy: Addressing Activities of Daily Living
Physical Therapy: Movement and Exercise

BECKER RESEARCH LANDSCAPE

12:00-12:30pm
Becker Clinical Trials and Research
Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30PM

LIVING WITH BECKER

1:30-4:30pm
Navigating Life with Becker: Patient Panel

Adult Track

Relationships & Communication Panel
Changing the Narrative around Independence and Equipment: Patient Panel
Employment & Financial Planning

Pediatric Track

Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care: Provider Panel
Caregiver Panel: Parenting a Child Living with Becker
School Resources
Reception: 4:30 - 6:00PM

The Venue

Hyatt Regency Bellevue

900 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

Location specific event agendas with speakers will be announced in August, check back for more information!

The Day’s Agenda

SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 27TH | 9AM – 6PM PDT

Becker Education & Engagement Day

BECKER MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CARE

9:00-12:00pm
Becker Overview & Care Providers
Cardiac Screening and Care in Becker
Building your Becker Care
Occupational Therapy: Addressing Activities of Daily Living
Physical Therapy: Movement and Exercise

BECKER RESEARCH LANDSCAPE

12:00-12:30pm
Becker Clinical Trials and Research
Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30PM

LIVING WITH BECKER

1:30-4:30pm
Navigating Life with Becker: Patient Panel

Adult Track

Relationships & Communication Panel
Changing the Narrative around Independence and Equipment: Patient Panel
Employment & Financial Planning

Pediatric Track

Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care: Provider Panel
Caregiver Panel: Parenting a Child Living with Becker
School Resources
Reception: 4:30 - 6:00PM

The Venue

Florida Hotel and Conference Center

1500 Sand Lank Road
Orlando, FL 32809

Location specific event agendas with speakers will be announced in August, check back for more information!

The Day’s Agenda

SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 27TH | 9AM – 6PM EDT

Becker Education & Engagement Day

BECKER MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CARE

9:00-12:00pm
Becker Overview & Care Providers
Cardiac Screening and Care in Becker
Building your Becker Care
Occupational Therapy: Addressing Activities of Daily Living
Physical Therapy: Movement and Exercise

BECKER RESEARCH LANDSCAPE

12:00-12:30pm
Becker Clinical Trials and Research
Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30PM

LIVING WITH BECKER

1:30-4:30pm
Navigating Life with Becker: Patient Panel

Adult Track

Relationships & Communication Panel
Changing the Narrative around Independence and Equipment: Patient Panel
Employment & Financial Planning

Pediatric Track

Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care: Provider Panel
Caregiver Panel: Parenting a Child Living with Becker
School Resources
Reception: 4:30 - 6:00PM

The Venue

Hyatt Regency St Louis at the Arch

315 Chestnut Street,
St. Louis, MO, USA. 63102

Location specific event agendas with speakers will be announced in August, check back for more information!

The Day’s Agenda

SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 27TH | 9AM – 6PM CDT

Becker Education & Engagement Day

BECKER MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CARE

9:00-12:00pm
Becker Overview & Care Providers
Cardiac Screening and Care in Becker
Building your Becker Care
Occupational Therapy: Addressing Activities of Daily Living
Physical Therapy: Movement and Exercise

BECKER RESEARCH LANDSCAPE

12:00-12:30pm
Becker Clinical Trials and Research
Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30PM

LIVING WITH BECKER

1:30-4:30pm
Navigating Life with Becker: Patient Panel

Adult Track

Relationships & Communication Panel
Changing the Narrative around Independence and Equipment: Patient Panel
Employment & Financial Planning

Pediatric Track

Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care: Provider Panel
Caregiver Panel: Parenting a Child Living with Becker
School Resources
Reception: 4:30 - 6:00PM

The Venue

LOEWS Philadelphia

1200 Market Street,
Philadelphia, 19107

Location specific event agendas with speakers will be announced in August, check back for more information!

The Day’s Agenda

SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 27TH | 9AM – 6PM EDT

Becker Education & Engagement Day

BECKER MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CARE

9:00-12:00pm
Becker Overview & Care Providers
Cardiac Screening and Care in Becker
Building your Becker Care
Occupational Therapy: Addressing Activities of Daily Living
Physical Therapy: Movement and Exercise

BECKER RESEARCH LANDSCAPE

12:00-12:30pm
Becker Clinical Trials and Research
Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30PM

LIVING WITH BECKER

1:30-4:30pm
Navigating Life with Becker: Patient Panel

Adult Track

Relationships & Communication Panel
Changing the Narrative around Independence and Equipment: Patient Panel
Employment & Financial Planning

Pediatric Track

Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care: Provider Panel
Caregiver Panel: Parenting a Child Living with Becker
School Resources
Reception: 4:30 - 6:00PM