Conference Q&A

Q. How are sessions selected for the Oley Annual Conference?

A. We asked speakers to submit a session title, topic, learning objectives, and a description for our Annual Conference. We also asked about the topic’s relevance, the knowledge level required, the target audience, and if they’ve presented at Oley before. We had speakers focus on the following topic areas: Navigating the Healthcare Landscape, Quality of Life, Mental Health/ Psychosocial, EN/PN Therapy or Device Management, Advancements in Treatment, Practice, or Health Technology, or Supporting the Family or Caregiver. This year, we received nearly 70 session ideas on various topics. To keep things unbiased, Oley staff remove the names of submitters so reviewers can focus on the quality and relevance of each submission. Multiple reviewers score each submission and then discuss which sessions to select. They aim to create a balanced program, considering therapy type (enteral or parenteral), audience experience, age, and more.

Q. Who are the reviewers?

A. DREAM stands for Designing a Relevant and Engaging Annual Meeting. The DREAM Team includes Oley staff, patients, caregivers, clinicians, and corporate partners. Each member is committed to building a solid program. We’ll feature these members in the coming months.

This year’s submissions were especially high-quality, and we’re excited to see what the DREAM Team selects. We’ll share the final schedule in early 2025! ■