Customer Appreciation and Networking Events
Thursday, August 11
Coordinating Body (CB) and Community of Interest (COI) Networking Reception
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Marriott Marquis Hotel
Marina Ballroom E, Level 3, South Tower
CBs and COIs will be showcasing their groups to Annual Conference attendees in the same place and at the same time. There will be plenty of time for attendees to meet and network with leaders from both the State Coordinating Bodies as well as leaders from the Communities of Interest Groups.
Friday, August 12
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) – It’s Not Just About Sex: The “LINK” between Diabetes, ED and Cardiovascular Disease
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant provided by Boston Scientific
Marriott Marquis & Marina Hotel, San Diego Ballroom, Lobby Level, North Tower
One in two men with diabetes is suffering from Erectile Dysfunction (ED), but did you know that ED could be an early warning sign of a potential heart attack or stroke? Learn more about how ED, Diabetes, and CVD are connected and how talking to your patients about ED could help identify hidden issues and prevent the progression of other diseases. This program is for 1 continuing education credit. Light refreshments will be served.
Tandem Customer Appreciation Event
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fluxx, 500 4th Avenue
Join AADE and Tandem Diabetes Care® for the 2016 AADE all-attendee event, Dancing Among the Stars. The event will showcase dance’s impact on health and strategies to help incorporate dance-based exercise into the lives of people with diabetes, with special appearances by professional dancers and Mirror Ball Champions Tony Dovolani and Karina Smirnoff. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn more about Tandem’s products, including the Dexcom CGM-enabled t:slim G4™ Insulin Pump and the new t:connect HCP Portal based on the #1-rated t:connect® Application.
This event is open to all registered attendees and is a great place to network with your fellow diabetes educators. Hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be served.
Saturday, August 13
BD/Lilly Customer Appreciation Event – Taste of the Games
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Marriott Marquis Hotel, Marina Ballroom, South Tower, Level 3
We are looking forward to celebrating with the AADE 2016 attendees at our Lilly/BD customer event on Saturday, August 13th in the brand new Marina Grand Ballroom at the San Diego Marriott Marquis Marina. This event, which is not only Rio-inspired but also Olympic-themed, will allow our guests the opportunity to cheer on some of their favorite Olympic sports while sampling food from the five Olympic continents!
Sunday. August 14
AADE Celebration
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Marriott Marquis Hotel, Marina Terrace, North Tower, Level 1
Enjoy music, dancing, desserts, and libations! Tickets can be purchased at the Registration Desk during registration hours for $25 each.
Please note: Several states prohibit state government employees from receiving or being provided gift items, which may include educational materials and meals. Please consult your state regulations and ethics laws to see if such prohibition would apply to you. Your AADE16 badge must be worn for admittance to these events.
