Join us for the 2026 St. Louis Lupus & You: Empowerment Conference 

The Lupus & You: Empowerment conference is an experience that celebrates, inspires, supports, and uplifts lupus warriors, care partners, family, and friends. During this empowering day, attendees will connect with a supportive community, explore the latest lupus advances, learn how to live better with a lupus diagnosis, and leave feeling empowered, knowing they are not alone and equipped with valuable resources and tools for their journey.

2026 Lupus and You: Empowerment Conference Agenda: St. Louis, MO

Join us for the 2026 STL Lupus & You Empowerment Conference on Saturday, June 27 for a morning focused on lupus education, support, community connection, and empowerment for patients, families, caregivers, and advocates across the Heartland Region. 

This free event will feature educational sessions, community resources, support opportunities, and conversations focused on helping individuals and families better navigate life with lupus while staying connected to local support systems and advocacy efforts.

Important: RSVP is required by June 20

RSVP HERE: 2026 St. Louis Lupus & You Empowerment Conference  

Agenda

• 9:00 AM
Registration and Check In

• 10:00 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks

• 10:05 AM
Lupus Basics, Treatments, Research, and Patient Resources

• 10:45 AM
Living Well with Lupus
Topics may include nutrition, mental health, advocacy, support resources, and everyday wellness strategies

• 11:15 AM
Community Spotlight and Ways to Stay Connected
• Walk to End Lupus Now participant and Team Captain stories
• Support group resources and community connections
• Volunteer and advocacy opportunities

• 11:30 AM
Program Concludes

Interested in becoming a sponsor for this event? Contact Rich Sloan, Heartland Region Development Director
  at sloan@lupus.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and benefits.