The University of Minnesota is hosting its third annual Autumn Parkinson's Symposium! Join us for a free day of inspiration, research updates, and practical wellness strategies. Whether you're living with Parkinson's, caring for someone who is, or just want to learn more and get involved, this event offers something for everyone. Hear from UMN experts, try out new exercises, and learn actionable tips to make daily life with PD easier.
Doors open for registration at 9:00am; programming begins at 10:00am.
We are currently at capacity for the event. Sign up for our waitlist below and we will contact you if space becomes available.
Agenda
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 9:00 | Doors open (coffee & light refreshments provided) |
| 10:00 | Welcome! with Kelly Ryberg |
| 10:10 | How to put the brakes on PD with Sommer Amundsen-Huffmaster and Paul Tuite |
| 11:00 | Movement break: Tai Chi with Coach Erica |
| 11:15 | UMN Research Blitz! |
| 12:00 | Lunch (buffet-style) |
| 12:45 | How to support PD research at UMN with Anne Marie Frohmeyer and Jim Hunt |
| 12:50 | When it's not PD: Atypical Parkinsonisms with Kailey Geinger, RN |
| 1:10 | Movement break: Rock Steady Boxing with Coach Jeff |
| 1:20 | Intimacy and PD with Allison Logemann, PsyD |
| 1:55 | Closing comments |
Event Information
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Time: 9am - 2pm
- Location: Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55121
Location