SOBI Conference

2023 SOBI Conference 

Belonging

In-Person/Virtual Conference

In-Person:
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Virtual: Whova app/web portal

Register Here

 Conference Dates:

October 17-18 Instructor Retreat

October 19 Welcome Reception

October 20-22 Conference

Conference Lodging

We have booked the Marriott Suites just across the street from the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

These suites have two queen sized beds as well as a kitchenette to make your stay more comfortable and affordable.

Cost per room is $199 for SOBI members.

We have also made arrangements for ADA rooms to be available to our members as well.

Follow the link below to reserve your room.

Reserve Your Room Here

 

Registration Is Open!

Register now for the 2023 SOBI Conference!

We have several options available. Register for the whole conference in-person or online or register for an in-person day pass.

After registering you'll receive a welcome sheet including information on booking your accommodations, room and ride shares, food, local sights, events and more.

REGISTER HERE

Super Early Bird pricing available until July 31st:
  • Full Conference In-Person (including online access)
    $395 members
    $495 non-members
  • Full Conference Online Only
    $75 members
    $125 non-members
  • In-Person Day Pass
    $250 members
    $300 non-members
Early Bird pricing available July 30 - September 1:
  • Full Conference In-Person (including online access)
    $425 members
    $525 non-members
  • Full Conference Online Only
    $100 members
    $150 non-members
  • In-Person Day Pass
    $250 members
    $300 non-members
Regular pricing after Sept 1st:
  • Full Conference In-Person (including online access)
    $500 members
    $600 non-members
  • Full Conference Online Only
    $125 members
    $175 non-members
  • In-Person Day Pass
    $250 members
    $300 non-members

Not a member of SOBI? Join here and receive the discounted registration rate for members as well as all the other benefits of membership! 

Conference Schedule

(in-person locations in blue)
All presentations will be streamed live in Whova.
All times listed are local to Albuquerque, New Mexico (Mountain Time).


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17     
Silver Room
8:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m.      Instructor Registration
9:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m.      Instructor Retreat


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18
Silver Room
9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.       Instructor Retreat


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19     
Chaco l & ll
12:00 p.m.                       Registration
2:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.      Open Tables, Community Service
6:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.      President’s Welcome Address
7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.      Welcome Reception; Heavy appetizers


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20         
Chaco l & ll
8:00 a.m.—8:30 a.m.      SOBI office open
9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m.    Fluids as a System and The Essence of Fluids with Liz Olivas
10:45 a.m.—11:45 a.m.  Fascia and Post Surgeries with Sheri Covey
12:00 p.m.—1:30 p.m.    Boxed Lunch—The Art of Coordinating with Erin Long; SOBI office open
1:45 p.m.—3:15 pm        Where Science Meets Magic with Denise Deig
3:30 p.m.—4:45 p.m.      Practitioner Meeting
5:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.      Open tables; Dinner on your own


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21   
Chaco l & ll
8:00 a.m—9:00 a.m.       SOBI office open
9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m.    Consciousness of the Phases with Deb Benson
10:45 a.m.—12:15 p.m.  Empowering Families To Give Comfort To Their Dying with Jeanne Douglas
12:30 p.m.—1:00 p.m.    Group photo
1:00 p.m.—2:30 p.m.      Lunch
2:30 p.m.—4:00 p.m.      Dynamic Somatic Touch® with Rouel Cazanjian
4:15 p.m.—5:45 p.m.      Keynote by Dr. Patricia StandTal Clarke
7:00 p.m.                         Banquet; Fun; Silent Auction


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22       
Chaco l & ll
8:00 a.m.—9:15 a.m.      Open tables; SOBI office open
9:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m.    The Phases of Ortho-Bionomy® and the Poetics of Belonging with Richard Valasek
11:15 a.m.                       Closing Circle

Conference Presentations

Thank you to all of our presenters! The 2023 Conference will have both in-person and virtual presentations. In-person presentations will take place at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center during the conference and will also be streamed live via Whova. Virtual, prerecorded presentations will be available in Whova starting October 1. See below for more info on each presentation. Times listed are local to Albuquerque, New Mexico (Mountain Time). 


In-Person Presentations (streamed live in Whova)


Fluids as a System and the Essence of Fluids with Liz Olivas

Fascia and Post Surgeries with Sheri Covey

The Art of Coordinating with Erin Long

Where Science Meets Magic with Denise Deig

Consciousness of the Phases with Debby Benson

Empowering Families to Give Comfort to Their Dying with Jeanne Douglas

Dynamic Somatic Touch® with Rouel Cazanjian

Keynote by Dr. Patricia StandTal Clarke

The Phases of Ortho-Bionomy® and the Poetics of Belonging with Richard Valasek


Virtual Presentations in Whova

Presence, Holding a Universal Space, and Arthur’s Spirals with Ann Hoeffel

Chi Kung and Tai Chi for Health with Ann McFadden

Ortho-Bionomy and the Sounds of Footsteps with Colin Gibbs

Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities

Interested in advertising your classes, business, or products at the conference?

You can advertise in the hard-copy program and/or virtually through the Whova platform.

Each in-person attendee will receive a hard-copy program.

All attendees (both in-person and virtual) can join the Whova platform. With Whova sponsorship your ad/information will be visible to everyone on the app and web portal in multiple locations. You’ll be able to add your company logo, a description, videos, and brochures/handouts to the platform as well as host live showcases. You can chat directly with attendees and gain leads when they connect to your sponsor booth. Watch this video to find out more about sponsoring on Whova.

There are several sponsorship options available:

Hard-Copy Program Ads
$20 - 1/8 page (business card size)
$40 - 1/4 page
$65 - 1/4 page
$100 - full page

Virtual Advertising
Whova: $100

To become a sponsor purchase ad space here then follow the instructions in your emailed receipt to submit your materials. 

Deadline July 31st, 2023

 

Whova

Whova is a virtual platform that provides many benefits to ensure you get the most out of the conference.

You'll get all the information for the conference in one convenient location including:

  • Live streaming and recordings for presentations and meetings
  • Agenda for the conference
  • A list of all the attendees at the event
  • The logistics of the conference
  • Ride share and room share information

You'll get to network like never before by being able to do such things as:

  • Send messages to other attendees through the app
  • Scan business cards and store the contact information
  • Exchange contact information digitally through the app

You'll also be able share your experience by uploading pictures you've taken at the conference to the app or tweeting directly from the app, even if you don’t have your own twitter account.

Whova is available both as a mobile app for your phone and as an online web portal.

Download the Whova app, bookmark the online portal, and get ready to connect with your fellow attendees! Once you've registered for the conference we'll send you login information for Whova when the event page goes live on July 19.

 

 

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