The Becker Education and Engagement Day will be held at 5 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
The Venue
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel
500 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Venue
Hyatt Regency Bellevue
900 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
The Venue
Florida Hotel and Conference Center
1500 Sand Lank Road
Orlando, FL 32809
The Day’s Agenda
September 27th, 2025 | 9am – 6pm CDT
Registration & Breakfast (8:00 - 9:00 am) | |
9:00 - 9:15 am | Welcome Remarks & Introductions |
BECKER MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CARE | |
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9:15 - 10:00 am | Becker Muscular Dystrophy Overview & Care Considerations |
10:00 - 10:45 am | Cardiac Care in Becker |
10:45 - 11:00 am | Break |
11:00 - 11:45 am | Exercise and Physical Therapy in Becker |
Research | |
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11:45 am - 12:30 pm | Becker Clinical Trials and Research |
12:30 - 1:30 PM | LUNCH BREAK |
LIVING WITH BECKER | |
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1:30 - 2:00 pm | Mental Wellness |
2:00 - 2:30 pm | Everyday Strategies for Living with Becker Patient Panel |
2:30 - 2:45 pm | Break |
2:45 - 3:30 pm | Planning for the Future |
3:30 - 4:00 pm | Building Community |
4:00 - 4:15 pm | Closing remarks |
Reception (4:15 - 6:00 PM) |
The Venue
Le Meridien Clayton
7730 Bonhomme Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri, USA, 63105
The Day’s Agenda
September 27th, 2025 | 9am – 6pm EDT
Registration & Breakfast (8:00 - 9:00 am) | |
9:00 - 9:15 am | Welcome Remarks & Introductions |
BECKER MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CARE | |
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9:15 - 10:00 am | Becker Muscular Dystrophy Overview & Care Considerations |
10:00 - 10:45 am | Cardiac Care in Becker |
10:45 - 11:00 am | Break |
11:00 - 11:45 am | Exercise and Physical Therapy in Becker |
Research | |
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11:45 am - 12:30 pm | Becker Clinical Trials and Research |
12:30 - 1:30 PM | LUNCH BREAK |
LIVING WITH BECKER | |
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1:30 - 2:00 pm | Mental Wellness |
2:00 - 2:30 pm | Everyday Strategies for Living with Becker Patient Panel |
2:30 - 2:45 pm | Break |
2:45 - 3:30 pm | Planning for the Future |
3:30 - 4:00 pm | Building Community |
4:00 - 4:15 pm | Closing remarks |
Reception (4:15 - 6:00 PM) |
Location specific event agendas with speakers will be announced in August, check back for more information!
The Day’s Agenda
September 27th, 2025 | 9am – 6pm PDT
Registration & Breakfast (8:00 - 9:00 am) | |
9:00 - 9:15 am | Welcome Remarks & Introductions |
BECKER MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CARE | |
---|---|
9:15 - 10:00 am | Becker Muscular Dystrophy Overview & Care Considerations |
10:00 - 10:45 am | Cardiac Care in Becker |
10:45 - 11:00 am | Break |
11:00 - 11:45 am | Exercise and Physical Therapy in Becker |
Research | |
---|---|
11:45 am - 12:30 pm | Becker Clinical Trials and Research |
12:30 - 1:30 PM | LUNCH BREAK |
LIVING WITH BECKER | |
---|---|
1:30 - 2:00 pm | Mental Wellness |
2:00 - 2:30 pm | Everyday Strategies for Living with Becker Patient Panel |
2:30 - 2:45 pm | Break |
2:45 - 3:30 pm | Planning for the Future |
3:30 - 4:00 pm | Building Community |
4:00 - 4:15 pm | Closing remarks |
Reception (4:15 - 6:00 PM) |