This Summit focus is on myeloma information, updates, resources, outreach, and networking opportunities. Our goal for this program is to support you by increasing your knowledge, connections and strengthening Hope.

Sneak peek of some of agenda topics:

• • Medical Advances
  • Research Updates
  • New Educational Support Options from the Support Group Team
  • Wellness Options
  • Hope in Resilience Training
  • So much more!

Registration is limited to the first 100 invited leaders that complete and submit the online registration, pending IMF review and confirmation.

The IMF will accommodate up to a maximum of TWO leaders per group. If your group will be represented by two leaders:

• Both leaders must be active in the group and are expected to participate in all or most of the Summit programs
• Please be aware that each attendee, even spouses that are co-leaders, must register separately with different email addresses
• If the group has multiple leaders, we ask that you determine which leader(s) will represent your group and attend the Summit.

The IMF will cover one guest room & tax at the Summit per support group.

Please reach out to us with any questions: [email protected]

July 16 – 19, 2026

• Thursday, July 16 - Welcome Reception & Dinner (starting at 5pm Central)
• Friday, July 17 - Full Day / Evening Program
• Saturday, July 18 - Full Day / Evening Program
• Sunday, July 19 – Morning Program & Departures (depart after 2:00pm Central)

Omni Viking Lakes – 2611 Nordic Way, Eagan, MN 55121, United States of America

Please do not contact the hotel about your reservation. All rooming requests should be submitted during registration.

The IMF will cover the following for all invited leaders:

• Travel assistance fee to book your flights through an IMF approved travel agency.
• IMF arranged shuttle transportation to and from the airport.
• All scheduled group meals during the Support Group Leaders Summit. 
• Hotel guest room & tax Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.

Travel Scholarship:

The IMF has funding available through Jack’s Education & Experience Grant and generous donor support to help leaders with their travel expenses (flights, mileage, parking, transportation services not provided by the IMF) associated with attending the Support Group Leaders Summit. The amount of assistance will vary depending upon need, not to exceed $750 per support group. We do ask, however, that requests be limited to those attendees who have real financial need.

The IMF is grateful to our donors for their continued loyal gifting and fundraising to help fund support group leaders with their education and experience associated with attending the Support Group Leaders Summit.

Below we have shared answers to the most common questions asked regarding attending the Support Group Leaders Summit. If you have a question and do not see an answer to it below, please do not hesitate to reach out:
Support Group & Travel Scholarship Questions: Cecilia Romero - [email protected]
Summit Registration & Hotel Accommodation Questions: Kristina Mease - [email protected]

Travel Scholarship Questions

• Are there Travel Scholarships available this year?
  The IMF has funding available through Jack’s Education & Experience Grant and generous donor support to help leaders with their travel expenses associated with attending the Summit in the amount of up to $750 per support group. We do ask, however, that requests be limited to those attendees who have real financial need.

• What do I need to do to receive a Travel Scholarship?
  To receive a scholarship you must check the appropriate box during the registration process. Once your registration has been submitted, reviewed and approved, an IMF team member will reach out to confirm approval. We kindly request that ALL leaders, including those that do not request a scholarship, utilize the IMF travel agent to book flights. This is to ensure that any cancellations, changes etc. that take place can be addressed promptly and without interrupting their participation.

• What if my Leader/Co-Leader also requests a Travel Scholarship?
  If both leaders from the Support Group request a scholarship, then the expenses will be covered up to $750 per support group to be determined by leaders. Please note only one check will be issued per group.

Transportation Questions

• Will the IMF be providing ground transportation?
  Yes, the IMF has pre-arranged complimentary shuttles between Minneapolis St. Paul Airport (MSP) and Omni Viking Lakes hotel on Thursday, July 16. The shuttle departure times will be confirmed based on arrival flight times. For your departure, the IMF has arranged complimentary shuttles on Sunday, July 19 to Minneapolis St. Paul Airport (MSP). The shuttle departure times will be confirmed based on departure flight times.

• Will the IMF cover the cost of transportation not provided?
  If you have requested travel assistance through the Travel Scholarship and you have not reached your group's maximum funds, then you will be eligible to submit the additional transportation expenses (mileage, parking, transportation expenses not already provided by the IMF). Please note that a copy of your receipt will be required to receive reimbursement. This should be sent to [email protected] with the subject line - 2026 SGLS (your name) Reimbursement Request-Transportation Expenses Not Provided. If you choose not to use the IMF provided shuttle service upon arrival and departure, the IMF will not reimburse your ground transportation.

Dress Code Questions

• Is there a dress code?
  We want all attendees to be as comfortable as possible throughout the Summit. While business casual attire is recommended, we also suggest dressing in layers, as it may be hotter or colder at times in the General Session space. If you tend to feel chilly, please bring a sweater or wrap. For Saturday evening, we will take our traditional group photo, so you may wish to dress up for the occasion.

Hotel Accommodation Questions

• Is a hotel reservation automatically included in my registration?
  A hotel reservation is not automatically included in your registration. You must submit a hotel request during the registration process. If you do not submit a hotel request no reservation will be made for you.

• Is it possible to extend my stay before or after the 27th Annual Support Group Leaders Summit 2026?
  As long as the hotel has availability you are welcome to extend your stay. Please contact Kristina Mease at [email protected] to make this request. We ask that you do not contact the hotel regarding your reservation. Please note, attendees are responsible for taxes, resort fees and parking costs associated with extending their stay and that your request is not guaranteed until the IMF Meetings Team has emailed you that the request has been approved.

Guest Questions

• Can my Spouse attend the 27th Annual Support Group Leaders Summit 2026 with me?
  Due to the limited space, we ask that attendance be limited to Support Group Leaders and Co-Leaders. If your spouse is an active member of the group, they are welcome to attend but please note that they will be expected to register separately with their own email address and participate in all aspects of the Summit.

• Another Leader in my Support Group would like to attend. Is that ok?
  Registration for the 27th Annual Support Group Leaders Summit 2026 is by invitation only. Invitations are not transferable.Each invited Support Group is allowed up to two co-leaders. Please note, the IMF covers one guest room per support group and Guest Rooms with two beds are very limited. Attendance is approved on a first come first serve basis with only 100 leaders allowed to attend in person. Please reach out to us with any questions: [email protected]

Health & Safety

• To protect all participants, attendees are requested not to attend the Summit if experiencing any illness symptoms. We encourage self-testing prior to traveling to the Summit.
• Masks are not required but will be made available onsite.