AGENDA
This page will be updated continually as the YOPD-CON planning committee finalizes the speakers and sessions.
YOPD-CON 2025 will be a two-day immersive experience offering a dynamic mix of education, empowerment, and connection. With presentations tailored to the YOPD experience, you will have access to:
- Educational and interactive sessions focused on medical, psychological, and lifestyle topics
- Opportunities to connect with peers and build community
- Access to leading voices in Parkinson’s care and research
- Resources to support living well with YOPD
From expert-led discussions to social engagement activities, YOPD-CON provides a welcoming space where you can gain insights, share life experiences, and feel truly seen.
FEATURED TOPICS WILL INCLUDE
- Harnessing Technology in Managing PD
- Advanced Treatment Options (including DBS and new therapies)
- Applying Nutritional Strategies to Everyday Life
- YOPD in the Workplace
- Research Advances – What’s on the Horizon
- Navigating Relationships & Intimacy
- Mental Health & Resiliency
- Cognitive Changes & Strategies for Staying Sharp
- Care Partner Connections
- The Role of Medications & Managing Side Effects
- Planning for the Future
- PLUS, there will opportunities built in for movement throughout the two days
Event Registration opens this summer. Please indicate your interest (back to home page)
Draft Agenda
Saturday, October 25, 2025
9:30am – 5:30pm
| 8:30 – 9:30 am | Registration & Welcome Coffee ☕ |
| 9:30am – 10:30am | General Session 1 – Opening Session |
| 10:30 – 10:45am | Movement & Connection Activity |
| 10:45 – 11:15am | Morning Break & Individual Connections |
| 11:15am – 12:30pm | Breakout Session Block 1 |
| 12:30 – 1:30pm | Lunch 🍽 |
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | General Session 2 |
| 2:30 – 3:15pm | Breakout Session Block 2 |
| 3:15 – 3:30pm | Afternoon Break |
| 3:30 – 4:30pm | General Session 3 |
| 4:30pm – 5:30pm | Community Wrap-up |
Sunday, October 26, 2025
9:45am – 1:30pm
| 8:00am | Doors Open ☕ |
| 8:15 – 9:30am | Optional Movement & Interaction Offerings |
| 9:45 – 10:45am | General Session 4 |
| 10:45 – 11:45am | Breakout Session Block 3 |
| 12:00 – 12:45pm | General Session 5 |
| 12:45 – 1:30pm | Lunch & Closing Remarks 🍽 |