{"id":172,"date":"2020-02-24T09:09:21","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T14:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/?p=172"},"modified":"2026-03-31T12:10:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:10:05","slug":"national-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/national-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"National Conference on Hydrocephalus: HA CONNECT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/hydrocephalusconference.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Conference on Hydrocephalus<\/a> provides resources and connections that address the medical, educational and social complexities of living with hydrocephalus. HA CONNECT attracts participants from all over the world, including physicians, researchers, individuals with hydrocephalus, caregivers, and others. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This extensive three-day program covers topics of interest to all members in the hydrocephalus community through interactive sessions, research updates, and educational seminars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presentations are offered through large plenary sessions, panels, workshops with open discussion, and small round tables to allow for intimate learning opportunities on topics such as diagnosis, treatment, and living with hydrocephalus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interested in partnering with HA? <a href=\"mailto:development@hydroassoc.org\">Contact our Development Team for more information.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hydrocephalusconference.org\/sponsorship-opportunities\/\" 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