Program Highlights

The 2013 SCAN Symposium Program Book.pdf is now available.  Imagine going to a conference where you get to network with renowned professionals, gain knowledge about hot topics in your field AND walk away with multiple skill-based tools to help you move to the top in your professional career. This year, SCAN is offering a multitude of skills ranging from social media training to developing client meal plans. Join us in Chicago for three days of endless education, fun and opportunities.           

Sponsors 

The 29th Annual Symposium is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. Consider joining the honor roll of forward thinking companies by becoming a SCAN Symposium sponsor. Contact the SCAN office for further details at 440-481-3560 or scandpg@gmail.com.

SPONSORS

 

Exhibitors

The 2013 Exhibit Hall has SOLD OUT!  Join us at Symposium & interact with a fantastic group of companies & organizations. 2013 SCAN Exhibitor Prospectus_R2.pdf

2013 Exhibitors 

		Korr Medical Technology
		Smart Balance
HASS Avacodo Board	McCallum Place
		Personal Health Recording for Quality of Life

Poster Sessions

Practitioners, graduate students, and undergraduate students are invited to submit abstracts for the Symposium poster sessions. Posters will be judged and cash prizes awarded.

Poster Submission is now closed

Testimonial

"The SCAN symposium provided an excellent opportunity to expand my knowledge of a variety of specialty disciplines within nutrition, and the poster session created the framework to meet professionals from both research and application practice areas. In addition to speaking with individuals whose name I recognized from publications, I established relationships and professional contacts that have been maintained beyond the closing of the sessions." - Laurel M. Wentz, 2012 Symposium Poster Session Winner

Abstract Application Form

Hotel and City

The Westin on Michigan Avenue, Chicago
909 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
P: 312-943-7200
F: 312-649-7454

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The Westin – Lakeshore Drive View

SCAN Symposium rate is $239 plus tax, single or double. Click here to make reservations online, or call 1-888-627-8385 and mention the SCAN Symposium.

Hotel reservation deadline is March 23, 2013. Reservations received after this date are subject to current rates and availability.

2013 SCAN SYMPOSIUM

Travel Information

Hotel
The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago
909 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Phone: (312) 943-7200
Website | Map | Driving Directions   

Air Travel Discounts

United Airlines

Symposium participants can save up to 13% when booking online at www.united.com. Enter the Offer Code ZPJC495208 in the Offer Code box when searching flights.

Airport Shuttle Service

Receive a 10% discount on shuttle services with GO Airport Express. Save even more when booking as a pair or group.  Book directly online here, or use the group discount code “westin” when making reservations online at www.airportexpress.com or by phone at 1-800-284-3826.

O’Hare International Airport

Taxi Service

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is located 18 miles from the Westin. Curbside taxi service is available outside of the baggage claim area. Average metered taxi fare is approximately $40-$45 to downtown. Travel time is 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic.

Shuttle Service

Go Airport Express offers daily service between O’Hare and downtown with departures approximately every 10 to 15 minutes. Ticket counters and loading zones are located in baggage claim areas in each terminal. One way rates are approximately $30. See below for important information on discount pricing.

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA / “El”)

The CTA Blue Line provides 24-hour train service between O’Hare and downtown.

• Walk from your arrival terminal or take the Airport Transit System to the CTA O’Hare Blue Line Station on the lower level of Terminal 2.

• Purchase fare at the vending machines outside the station. Fare is $5.00 from O’Hare. Transit cards may be purchased with cash (exact change only) or credit card.

• Board train towards Forest Park (via downtown). Exit at Jackson (19 stops).

• Transfer to the Red Line (follow signs on the platform for the Red Line; transfer for free via the underground walkway).

• Board the Red Line towards Howard (northbound). Exit at Chicago (4 stops).

• Walk east on Chicago for 3 shorts blocks (past Wabash Ave. and Rush St.) to Michigan Ave. Turn left (north); walk 3 shorts blocks (past Pearson and Chestnut Sts.) to Delaware Pl. Total walking distance is 0.4 mile.

• Total travel time is approximately 60-70 minutes.

• Alternate option: Exit the Blue Line at Clark/Lake (17 stops from O’Hare) to street level. Take a taxi to the hotel (5-10 minutes, $7-$10). Be sure to give the address above, since there are two Westins downtown.

CTA Downtown Map

Midway International Airport

Taxi Service

Midway International Airport is located 13 miles from the Westin. Curbside taxi service is available; average metered taxi fare is approximately $30-$35 to downtown. Travel time is 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.

Shuttle Service

Go Airport Express offers daily service between Midway and downtown with departures approximately every 15 minutes. Go Airport Express ticket counter and loading zone is located at Door 3, lower level across from baggage claim. One way rates are approximately $25. See below for important information on discount pricing.

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA / “El”)

The CTA Orange Line provides train service between Midway and downtown (the Loop).

• From the terminal, walk to the Midway Airport Station via the enclosed walkway, following signs for “CTA Trains” or “Trains to City”.

• Purchase fare at vending machines outside the station. Fare is $2.25 from Midway. Transit cards may be purchased with cash (exact change only) or credit card.

• Board train towards the Loop. Exit at Roosevelt (7 stops).

• Transfer to the Red Line (follow signs for free transfer to subway within station).

• Board the Red Line towards Howard (northbound). Exit at Chicago (6 stops).

• Walk east on Chicago for 3 shorts blocks (past Wabash Ave. and Rush St.) to Michigan Ave. Turn left (north); walk 3 shorts blocks (past Pearson and Chestnut Sts.) to Delaware Pl. Total walking distance is 0.4 mile.

• Total travel time is approximately 50-60 minutes.

• Alternate option: Exit the Orange Line at State/Lake (13 stops from Midway) to street level. Take a taxi to the hotel (5-10 minutes, $7-$10). Be sure to give the address above, since there are two Westins downtown.

CTA Downtown Map 
 

Registration

Don’t miss out on this one of a kind skill-based SCAN Symposium that offers attendees educational training from 30+ speakers and 20+ sessions!  Download a PDF of the 2013 SCAN Symposium Program Book.pdf

Discounts Available: All Students; 20% off for SCAN members; 10% off for Academy members.       YOU MUST BE LOGGED INTO THE SCAN WEBSITE FIRST BEFORE REGISTERING TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT.

About Academy Member Discount: All members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will receive a 10% discount off the non-member registration rate. If you are an Academy member that does NOT have an existing account on the SCAN website create an account using the same e-mail address on file with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Wait 24hrs and log back into the SCAN website in order for the discount to be automatically applied.

Media

2013  (Chicago, IL) - Sports, Cardiovascular & Wellness Nutrition (SCAN), a dietetic practice group of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is hosting their 29^th Annual Symposium, Tools & Techniques for Peak Professional Performance, April 26-28, 2013  at the Westin Hotel on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, IL.   Earn 24 hrs of Professional Continuing Education credits! Featured are more than 20 skill-based sessions and 30+ speakers.  Gain knowledge about hot topics in such areas as hyperlipidemia, eating disorders, sports nutrition, cardiovascular nutrition, corporate wellness, body composition, media training, and social media. Attendees will walk away with a multitude of skill-based outcomes to enhance the professional development of dietitians and other nutrition professionals.  Discounts are available for students, early-bird registrants, SCAN members (20% off), and Academy members (10% off). Learn more at www.scandpg.org. Contact the SCAN office at (440) 481-3560 / scandpg@gmail.com. Connect with SCAN @SCANutritiondpg #ToolsYouCanUse or facebook.com/scandpg

About SCAN: SCAN is the largest dietetic practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. With over 6,900 members, SCAN brings together Registered Dietitians, Registered Dietetic Technicians and others with nutrition expertise in the areas of sports, physical activity, cardiovascular health, wellness, and the prevention and treatment of disordered eating and eating disorders.

Contact:

Athan Barkoukis                                                                                                                                                                  
SCAN Executive Director

Student Volunteers

If you are a student local to Chicago and interested in volunteering at the Symposium please complete the SCAN Volunteer Form on our website and select ‘Symposium’ when indicating your main volunteer interest. A SCAN representative will be in contact with you. Students who are selected to assist during Symposium are required to volunteer 8 hrs of time in exchange for a full conference registration and will be notified in Mid-February if they were chosen as a student volunteer.

Contact the SCAN Office for more information

SCAN Office
6450 Manchester Road
Cleveland, OH 44129
P: (440) 481-3560 /(800) 249-2875
scandpg@gmail.com