LAMposium: What to Know Before you go

By The LAM Foundation Staff

We’re almost there! The LAM Foundation Team looks forward to seeing you next week for the 2025 International LAM Research Conference & LAMposium, September 26-28 at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. An exciting and informative program is planned with opportunities to meet and connect with scientists, clinicians, fellow lammies, and their families.
To help prepare you for the conference, we prepared a “Know Before You Go” blog to reference.

 

 

What to Know Before You Travel:

Attire and Packing for Kansas City:
The recommended dress code is casual and comfortable. We also suggest wearing layers to ensure your comfort during conference sessions due to the air conditioning.

Breath of Hope Gala Attire:
It’s time to kick up your heels! Pack your dancing shoes and don’t forget your pearls for a memorable evening celebrating the grit and grace of our LAM community and the 30th Anniversary of The LAM Foundation. The dress code is formal in honor of you and your accomplishments.

Download the conference app and create your Auctria profile for the Breath of Hope Gala.

Download Whova for:

  • Event announcements
  • Personalized agenda, session details
  • Speaker & attendee profiles
  • Networking, meet-ups, messaging, transportation, room-sharing requests, local recommendations, and more!
  • To ask questions in advance for the Reproductive Health and LAM, and Navigating Your Hormonal Journey sessions

Sign in to Auctria, create your profile, and add your credit card information for a seamless check-in and checkout experience.

A Note About Perfumes and Colognes:
We respectfully request that attendees do not use perfumes and colognes while at the conference and during the Breath of Hope Gala. Thank you.

Oxygen Delivery:
If you indicated in your registration that you use supplemental oxygen, you should have received an email from The LAM Foundation regarding oxygen delivery coordination. Please email Erinn Williams at ewilliams@thelamfoundation.org if you need this information.

Getting Here: The hotel does not provide a shuttle service. Below are options for you to consider for traveling.

• Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
• Transportation to and from Airport: Shared ride services Uber or Lyft or Super Shuttle – Reservations required for Super Shuttle. (You can coordinate rideshares with other attendees in the Whova App)
• Amtrak at Kansas City Union Station: Union Station is located directly across from the hotel.

Parking:
The Westin Hotel has garage paid parking available with in and out privileges. Please visit our website for more information.

When You Arrive

Conference Registration Check-In:

Conference registration and badge pickup will be located in the Century Ballroom Foyer. Registration will be open Thursday from 4 PM to 8 PM, Friday from 7 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday from 7 AM to 1 PM.

Social Media & Photos:
We want to see your smiles, selfies, and snapshots all weekend long! Whether you’re connecting with new friends, attending sessions, or enjoying the vibe. Download the Whova App to add fun frames and text to your photos! Don’t forget to use #LAMposium2025 when posting your photos on social media and tagging The LAM Foundation so we can follow along and share in the moments that make this year special!

Research Conference & LAMposium Sessions:
Take a look at the sessions planned for our upcoming conference using the two links below:

Arriving Early or Staying Late: Kansas City is packed with things to do! Check out a few ideas below and click here for more experiences.

Meals:
We are pleased to provide the following meals as part of your conference experience:

  • Friday, September 26: Breakfast and Lunch
  • Saturday, September 27: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (for those attending the Gala).
  • Sunday, September 28: Breakfast

For any additional dining needs, we encourage you to explore local dining options. A list of nearby restaurants is provided below for your convenience. Keep in mind that for most restaurants, you will need to make reservations. A more comprehensive restaurant list can be found: HERE

Higher-end meals in the area where you will need to use Uber/Lyft:

Diversity of Dining Choices Using the Free Streetcar:
The Kansas City Streetcar is free to ride; it travels the 2 miles through the heart of downtown. The nearest drop-off and pickup location is located outside the hotel near Union Station.
Restaurants accessible by using the Streetcar:
The KC Streetcar Route | Kansas City’s Modern Transit Option
City Market: Merchants | Vendors, Local goods, shop small | City Market
Kansas City Power & Light District: Eat + Drink

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