Join us for Southeast Institute for Innovation in Palliative and Supportive Care (SIIPSC): Forging the Future of Palliative Care 2026 Innovation Summit.
The mission of the Southeast Institute for Innovation in Palliative and Supportive Care at UAB is to expand palliative and supportive care expertise and increase access for people living with a serious illness in the Southeast and their loved ones. Through collaborative research and interdisciplinary training opportunities, we intend to build a network of professionals committed to growing palliative and supportive care services.
Details
Date: Wednesday - Saturday, Aug. 26-29, 2026
Location: The Lodge at Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Partners
Aligned with our mission, we are excited to announce that we have partnered with some wonderful organizations to co-host the Forging the Future of Palliative Care 2026 Innovation Summit: Culture, Communication, and Care in the American South.
The following organizations are partnering with us to bring a wonderful selection of speakers and topics to this year’s Summit: Children's of Alabama, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University School of Medicine-Division of Palliative Medicine, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Louisiana-Mississippi Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, North Mississippi Health Services, Ochsner Health System, Tennessee Oncology, and the University of South Alabama Health.
Purpose
The purpose of this three-day conference is threefold:
Connecting - Connecting clinicians, educators, researchers, and administrators dedicated to the field of palliative medicine in the Southeast.
Learning - Learning about evidence-based practice, strategies to reduce health disparities, and effective cultural communication.
Sharing - Sharing of palliative care expertise and evidence, which can address gaps and challenges to providing palliative care everywhere for everyone.
Pre-conference Information
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Contenū – Day of Wellness and Healing (Wednesday, Aug. 26 - 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)
Contenū is excited to be able to offer a day of wellness and healing activities to health care professionals, and caregivers, who take care of those with serious illness, or who have a serious illness. This retreat, located at The Learning Campus at Gulf State Park (close to the conference hotel), will focus on health and wellness activities with the aim of giving attendees a space to refresh, recharge, and relax. We hope you can join us for a full-filled day of activities and community. This retreat will focus on health and wellness activities with the aim of giving attendees a space to refresh, recharge, and relax. To learn more about Contenū, please check out their website at www.contenuhealing.org. (Cost - $100) -
Clinical Pre-conference (Thursday, Aug. 27 - 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.)
We are proud to provide this informative pre-conference session that focuses on best practices in end stage organ failure and transplant patients. Join us for this small group pre-conference half-day of learning. (Cost - $100) -
Pediatric Hospice Pre-conference (Thursday, Aug. 27 - 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.)
Join us for this invaluable opportunity to enhance your skills and confidence in pediatric hospice care! (Cost - $100) -
African American Communities Speak (AACS) Pre-conference (Thursday, Aug. 27 - 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.)
The African American Communities Speak (AACS) Program is a cultural communication training workshop. It seeks to equip providers with communication skills to enhance goals of care conversations and medical decision making. This training was created from the collective voices of patient experiences to promote best practices and bridge cultural divides. (Cost- $100)
Registration Rates
| Category | Early Bird Price (on or before 6/30/2026) | Regular Price |
|---|---|---|
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Physicians/Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants |
$375 |
$425 |
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Nurses/Residents/Fellows/IDT Members |
$325 |
$375 |
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Students |
$230 |
$280 |
Conference Fees: Fees include lunch on Thursday and Friday, breakfast on Friday and Saturday, evening reception with appetizers on Thursday at the hotel.
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Hotel Information
The Lodge at Gulf State Park
21196 East Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores, AL 36542
The online link is set for the peak nights of Aug. 27 and 28. Travel dates at the top of the landing page should be modified to review availability for additional nights. If the requested dates are not available at the group rate, guests should reach out to Central Reservations at 1-800-618-4350 and mention our group code 91W for assistance.
For online reservations, please use the link below. Call-in reservations are processed exclusively through Hilton Central Reservations Department at 800-618-4350 with our group code 91W.
Deadline to reserve rooms at the conference rate is Monday, July 27, 2026.
All room block reservations include a 5-day cancellation policy. Changes or cancellations to any reservation less than 5 days in advance of arrival will incur a one-night room and tax penalty.
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