Owner Staying Inside of Room Block*
Owner Staying Outside of Room Block*
Staff Staying Inside of Room Block*
Staff Staying Outside of Room Block*
WHY COME TO PALOOZA?
IT’S THAT GOOD.
This isn’t our first time throwing an unforgettable conference—it’s our SEVENTH Peds-A-Palooza, and it just keeps getting better.
If you’ve been before, you know the vibe: electric energy, powerhouse speakers, real-world strategies, and a community that actually feels like your people. If you haven’t? Well… this is your year.
This is where the pediatric therapy world shows up, shows out, and gets recharged. Whether you’re looking to grow, connect, laugh, learn, or just feel inspired again—this is the place to be.
Don’t miss the magic. Come see why Palooza is the event everyone’s still talking about long after the confetti settles.
PRESENTERS
to be announced!
to be announced!
IN-PERSON TICKET PRICES
$725
$775
$595
$645
*A room block is a section of the hotel that is reserved for our Palooza attendees and that offers a discounted rate. Tickets and hotel rooms are booked seperately. Book your hotel room at the link below.
IN-PERSON TICKET PRICES *
Owner Staying Inside of Room Block
$725
Owner Staying Outside of Room Block
$775
Staff Staying Inside of Room Block
$595
Staff Staying Outside of Room Block
$645
*A room block is a section of the hotel that is reserved for our Palooza attendees and that offers a discounted rate. Tickets and hotel rooms are booked separately. Book your hotel room at the link below.
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
(504) 561-1234
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Booked
Peds-A-Palooza room block* and discounted rates close on September 15, but the hotel WILL sell out before that. Don’t wait!
*A room block is a section of the hotel that is reserved for our Palooza attendees and that offers a discounted rate. When the room block is closed or sold out, there are no more discounted rooms available, but the hotel might still have regular rooms.
Agenda
Agenda is subject to change
All times are in Central Time Zone
Thursday, October 9
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
First Time Attendee Orientation
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Meet & Greet + Registration
Friday, October 10
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Coffee & Communi-TEA
8:30 AM
GENERAL SESSION BEGINS
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
HOW TO TRAIN A LEADER
Presented by Diane Crecelius, PT, Founder ABC Pediatric Therapy Network.
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
“STEAL & SHARE” NETWORKING
“Steal and Share” is a collaborative exercise where participants build on the knowledge gained from a presentation. Attendees go around the room, sharing key takeaways with each other. They ‘steal’ an insight or idea they find valuable and then ‘share’ their insight or successful actions, creating an exchange of ideas that enhances everyone’s learning experience. It’s a great way to foster connection and ensure that the information sticks long after the session ends.
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A LEADER – EMPATHY VS ENFORCE
The Cheerleader vs The Critic
Presented by Nancy Mura, Founder, Peds-A-Palooza Community & Conferences and POPPEE
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
BREAKOUTS
OWNERS-ONLY: TO LEASE OR TO BUY, THAT IS THE QUESTION
STAFF BY DEPARTMENT:
– Front Desk
– Office Managers, Clinic Directors and Therapists
– Marketing
– Billing
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM
INSPIRATION STATION
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Break
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHY ONSITE LEADERSHIP IS MANDATORY?
Evening (time TBD)
Outing – Let’s all gather and network! Location TBD
Saturday, October 11
9:00 AM – 10:45 AM
SPECIAL PRESENTATION by MATT HANSES, CEO of Uplift Marketing
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
PEDS-IN-A-POD ROUND TABLE – More details coming soon!
Breakout for larger clinics: NO-FAIL SCALE
Breakout for small to medium-size clinics: WHY CAN’T I GROW? THE OBSTACLES EVERY SMALL TO MEDIUM PRACTICE OWNER DOES NOT SEE
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
BREAKOUTS – More details coming soon!
MATT HANSES – Marketing/Social Media Session
RICK GAWENDA – Billing Session
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Group Photo
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Break
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
SURVIVAL HOUR: HOW TO CONDUCT THE PERFECT STAFF MEETING
Sunday, October 12
9:00 AM – 10:45 AM
SURVIVAL HOUR: USING POLICY TO COMBAT NEGATIVITY
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM – 12:30 AM
BREAKOUTS – More details coming soon!
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
SPECIAL PRESENTATION by RICK GAWENDA, PT, President Gawenda Seminars & Consulting Inc.
*Agenda is subject to change for improvement purposes.
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