The Best Plant Based Conference Ever!
Boston, MA June 22-23, 2024
Location: 775 Commonwealth Avenue
Only: $425
Only: $425
Take advantage of ON-CAMPUS HOUSING ($95/night for a single) CLICK HERE FOR INFO or consider nearby hotels.
Information included in your registration email, including Homewood Suites.
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Plant-Based Photo Wall
Enjoy some photo's from last year's event in Dallas.
We consider it normal to lose youthful vigor in our early 40s, carry 30-40 extra pounds, live with chronic illness in our late 40s and 50s, and live our last decades dependent on others. But all this should not be considered normal.
~ From Eat for Life, Dr. Joel Furhman,MD
- EXPERT SPEAKERS: Hear from professionals who have years of experience studying the impact of plant-based lifestyles and who have collectively counseled, taught, and coached hundreds of thousands of people just like you.
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FREE LUNCH: A FREE plant-based lunch that will be provided on Saturday.
- SHOPPING: Take some time to stroll through our GreenSpark Market to explore products and services that are aimed at improving your health and well-being. Have your book purchase personalized with a signature from your favorite author.
- VIP PASS: Includes an intimate Meet & Greet Q&A Breakfast Reception with some of our greatest presenters, Swag Bag, and Reserved Seating in the main hall. ($175)
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VEGAN BUS TOUR: Board a luxury bus and enjoy Boston's vegan fare, while enjoying fun and games on Saturday at 6:30pm. This is not SOS FREE food, but it is cruelty free. ($95)
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ACTIVITIES: Photo Booth, Meditation, Networking, Socials, Scavenger Hunt with Prizes, Break- Out Sessions, and just plain FUN!
Only about 15-30% or less of our lifespan appears to be determined by our genes, which means HOW we live our lives may determine the bulk of our destiny.
~ Michael Greger, MD
Hear from CHARLES HAYES
Interviewed at the 2023 Dallas Conference.
Video About the Campus Option
This is about a 10 minute walk to the venue.
EVENT PROGRAM*
june 23, 2024
Sunday
GreenSpark Market in ...Hall
- 7:00-8:00 am
- VIP Breakfast & Presenter Q&A (VIP Purchase Required to Attend)
- 8:00-8:30 am
- Start of General Session for all: Audience Participation
- 8:30-10:00 am
- Dr. Joel Fuhrman: Potent and Permanent Weight Reduction
- 10:00-11:00 am
- Thomas Tadlock, MS: Miracle Metabolism: Leaner, Stronger, Faster At Any Age
- 11:00-11:30 am
- Workshop Session
- 11:30-12:30 pm
- Neal Barnard, MD: Power Foods Diet
- 12:30-1:00 pm
- Chef Ali and Dr. T: Wrap Up and Prizes Awarded
- 1:00-2:00 pm
- Book Signings
*Subject to change.
THE VEGAN BUS TOUR was so popular, we brought it to BOSTON!
Opportunity to purchase after registration for $95
The food you eat can either be the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison.
MEET YOUR SPEAKERS
Joel Fuhrman, MD
Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician, seven-time New York
Times best-selling author and internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing. He specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional
methods. He coined the term “Nutritarian” to describe a nutrient-dense eating style, designed to prevent cancer, slow aging, and extend lifespan. For over 30 years, Dr. Fuhrman has shown that it is possible to achieve sustainable weight loss and reverse heart disease, diabetes and many other illnesses using smart nutrition. In his medical practice, and through his books and television specials, he continues to bring this life-saving message to hundreds of thousands of people around the world, including The Dr. Oz Show, The Today Show, Live with Kelly, Good
Morning America, and PBS specials.
Dr. Fuhrman is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including his most recent book, Eat for Life (HarperOne,
2020). His other bestsellers include: Eat to Live (Little Brown, 2003); Super Immunity (HarperOne, 2012); The End of
Diabetes (HarperOne, 2013); The Eat to Live Cookbook (HarperOne, 2013); The End of Dieting (HarperOne, 2014) and The
End of Heart Disease (HarperOne, 2016).
Michael Greger, MD
A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Michael Greger, M.D., is a physician and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition. His science-based nonprofit, NutritionFacts.org, offers a free online portal hosting more than 2,000 videos and articles on a myriad of health topics. Dr. Greger is a sought-after lecturer and has presented at the Conference on World Affairs and the World Bank, testified before Congress, and was invited as an expert witness in Oprah Winfrey’s defense in the infamous “meat defamation” trial. A graduate of Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine, Dr. Greger is also an acclaimed author. How Not to Die, The How Not to Die Cookbook, and How Not to Diet and How Not to Age became instant New York Times Best Sellers. More than
a million copies of How Not to Die have been sold. All proceeds Dr. Greger receives from the sales of his books and speaking honoraria are donated directly to charity.
Brooke Goldner, MD
Dr. Goldner is a board certified medical doctor and the author of 3 best-selling books, Goodbye Lupus, Goodbye Autoimmune Disease, and Green Smoothie Recipes to Kick-Start Your Health & Healing. She has been featured in multiple documentaries such as Disease Reversal Hope and Eating You Alive, has been featured on TV news and the Home & Family Show, as well as many radio shows and podcasts, and is a highly sought after keynote speaker.
She has been featured on the front cover of Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine 3 times and the cover of Fit Over Forty. She was featured in the Journal of Disease Reversal reversing lupus in herself, as well as publishing multiple case studies in reversing end stage lupus nephritis (kidney failure) with her hyper-nourishing nutrition protocol for autoimmune disease-reversal.
She is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with honors for genetic research in leukemia and neurobiology, was a graduate of the Temple University School of Medicine, was Chief Resident at UCLA-Harbor Residency, and is the sole autoimmune professor for the Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell University.
Neal Barnard, MD
Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
Dr. Barnard has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, hormonal symptoms, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes, funded by the National Institutes of Health, that paved the way for viewing type 2 diabetes as a potentially reversible condition for many patients. Dr. Barnard has authored more than 100 scientific publications and 20 books for medical and lay readers, and is the editor in chief of the Nutrition Guide for Clinicians, a textbook made available to all U.S. medical students.
As president of the Physicians Committee, Dr. Barnard leads programs advocating for preventive medicine, good nutrition, and higher ethical standards in research. His research contributed to the acceptance of plant-based diets in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In 2015, he was named a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. In 2016, he founded the Barnard Medical Center in Washington, DC, as a model for making nutrition a routine part of all medical care.
Robby Barbaro, MPH
Robby was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 12 and has been living this lifestyle since 2006. In that time, while eating pounds of fruit every day, his HbA1c has been stable with a current A1c of 5.3%, TIR of 92%, and average total daily insulin use of 30 units.
Robby graduated from the University of Florida and is the co-founder of Mastering Diabetes and Amla Green. He worked at Forks Over Knives for six years before turning his attention in 2016 to coaching people with diabetes full time.
Robby is a 3-time IRONMAN athlete, achieving his best performance in Panama City, Florida, with a time of 11 hours and 6 minutes.
He is also the co-host of the annual Mastering Diabetes Online Summit, a featured speaker at VegFest LA, and has been showcased on The Doctors, Forks Over Knives, Vice, Thrive Magazine, Diet Fiction, and popular podcasts such as the Rich Roll Podcast, Plant Proof, and MindBodyGreen Podcast.
Patricia Thomson, PhD
Patricia R. Thomson, Ph.D., aka Dr. T, is the author of WFPB20 and co-founder of The Best Plant-Based Conference Ever! & VIRTUAL Food As Medicine Summit & EXPO , a certified nutritionist, an experienced speaker, Events Director, coach, consultant, and cancer survivor. As the co-founder of Wellness20, Dr. T is on a mission to create thriving communities around the world.
Patricia has been in the nonprofit industry for over 25 years serving as the CEO/Executive Director of several national and international organizations. She has developed, implemented, and oversaw the operations of dozens of public and private events. These events raised millions of dollars and involved thousands of attendees.
Patricia is a published scientist, has a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, with a focus on toxicology, and has worked in both the private and public sectors protecting human and environmental health.
Chef Brooke Ali
Brooke is a co-founder of Wellness20 which focuses on a global approach to the power of healing foods. She is the author of Vegan20 and the Food as Medicine Five Day Lifestyle Plan, a vegan restauranteur, chef, certified nutritionist, educator, and Hashimoto's survivor. She reversed her Hashimoto's disease with a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. She started out sharing amazing vegan food by hosting cooking parties with friends, which turned into a vegan restaurant that was highlighted by the Weight Watchers Oprah 2020 Tour.
She is the co-founder of The Best Plant-Based Conference Ever! & VIRTUAL Food As Medicine Summit & EXPO event which featured world-renowned nutrition experts, health & wellness exhibitors, and local wellness practitioners to share the state-of-the-science on health and nutrition and the practicalities and life-changing impacts of using food as medicine.
Solomon Tadlock
Solomon Tadlock is fourteen (14) years old and likes Rubik’s cubes, Yo-Yos, the electric guitar, and being vegan.
Solomon’s parents are famous vegans and bestselling authors who help the world with their knowledge on how to reverse disease with healthy vegan food.
You might have seen Solomon on KPRC-2 or heard him on local radio satiations talking about his book! The book features the science and facts to back up comebacks and educate friends and peers about the benefits of veganism for the animals, the planet, and human health. The book features witty and effective comebacks to the most common arguments and attacks on veganism and debunks 50 common myths and misconceptions people use to attack and argue with vegans!
His book, 50 Comebacks for Vegan Kids, quickly rose to the top of the charts as he wittingly combats misconceptions regarding the plant-based diet and being a vegan teenager.
He wants to help other kids feel good about living vegan like he does.
Thomas Tadlock, MS
Thomas Tadlock has been recognized as one of the leading trainers in the USA, with his first personal training company winning the "Best Of" award 7 years in a row, and his second company becoming the largest indoor fitness boot camp in Orange County California.
He is a #1 Best-Selling author and leading authority on body transformation. He has appeared on MTV, Bravo, KCal 9, and more, in documentaries, multiple best-selling books, numerous magazines, including VegNews, and on multiple magazine covers including FIT-OVER-40 issue of Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine.
He is an internationally recognized trainer educator and has authored the weight loss programs for the fitness equipment company behind the hit TV show, "The Biggest Loser." AND… he is best known in the healing world as the husband who created the life-saving Hyper-nourishment protocol that healed his wife, Dr. Brooke Goldner, of the deadly disease known as Lupus, which has healed thousands of others world-wide of the most debilitating illnesses.
Brooklynne Palmer, MD
Brooklynne Palmer, MD MPH, is a Preventive Medicine resident physician. She is focusing her training on lifestyle medicine across clinical, public health, and online media settings. Beyond medicine, Dr. Palmer is a content creator known as “BeetsByBrooke” across social media. She has reached people over 9 million times across the globe discussing topics like the intersectionality of health, plant-based nutrition, size inclusivity, and more. In addition, she has extensive experience in culinary medicine through medical school training and leading classes for students, patients, and healthcare professionals alike. She hosts online cooking classes as a certified Food for Life instructor through the Physicians Committee of Responsible Medicine. Above all else, Dr. Palmer has dedicated her career to community engagement and advocacy for inclusive approaches to nutrition, health, and wellness.
We created THE BEST PLANT-BASED CONFERENCE EVER! because we love the connection. To hear the stories of how peoples lives have changed for the better. We never stop learning from their journey and always walk away feeling inspired, empowered and full.
~ CHEF ALI & DR. T
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YES, I'D LIKE TO BE TREATED LIKE ROYALTY: VIP Meet and Greet Q&A Plant-Based Breakfast session at 7 AM on Sunday in an exclusive event. Chat with presenters and ask all of your burning questions. VIP Green Room: relax and chill with refreshments in a private room in between sessions, meet with speakers or just take a breather. VIP SWAG BAG: Every VIP receives a special swag bag with coveted goodies. VIP RESERVED SEATING: Want seats up front in the presentation hall? No need to hurry to the session when you are a VIP. Have reserved seating and enjoy the show!
Your health is your wealth, and the best investment you can make is in yourself.
~ Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
FAQS
What time do the doors open on Saturday, June 22nd?
Doors open at 7:30 AM on Saturday with the GreenSpark Marketplace and the Kick-Off starting at 8:30 AM.
What is the address for the event?
Boston University: 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02215
I have allergies. What will be served for lunch?
We take health seriously! Therefore, we are advising anyone with allergies to please make alternate arrangements for lunch. We are ensuring that the lunch menu will be whole food, plant-based selections. No animal products will be served. Gluten-free options available.
Will there be coffee, tea, or water available?
Yes, there will be service in the presentation rooms and during lunch. Please think about bringing your water bottle to save on waste.
What should I bring with me to the conference?
A water bottle and small snacks such as an apple, nuts and/or power bar would be beneficial snacks. Sometimes conference spaces can get a little chilly, so a jacket or light sweater may be wise. Also bring a pen and journal for notes. Bring cash to purchase books in the GreenSpark Market. Finally, have your phone camera ready to snap photos at the photo booth with your new friends!
How do I continue to get support and resources after the conference is over?
This is a question so many of us have after attending an event like this where you want to keep the momentum going. Consider joining the FB group Plant-Powered Sisterhood! It's Free! This is a new group we have started to keep you empowered to stay on your journey. There will be tons of support, resources, activities, and events. Alternatively, join our Facebook Page: WellnessTwenty.
What is the GreenSpark Market?
The GreenSpark Market will feature plant-based products, books, journals, and services that attendees can peruse, sample, taste, and purchase to support plant-based businesses. We can’t do this without YOU! Bring cash for ease of purchase.
I want to support your efforts to spread the plant-based message. How do I do that?
Please like and share on our Facebook page: WellnessTwenty. Attend our FREE 3-Day Challenge which will be announced at the conference. Join our private group Plant Powered Sisterhood. Listen to our podcast: Confessions of a Plant Powered Sisterhood. Purchase our books. Shop our store: www.wellness-20.com. Share your story or ask your questions at info@wellness-20.com.
Parking in Boston?
The day parking is available in Warren Towers garage at 700 Commonwealth Ave. It is typically $12-15 a day, depending upon what is happening that day, so rates can fluctuate. If you require overnight parking please email info@wellness-20.com by Monday, 6/17 to purchase a pass, otherwise you can pull a ticket at the parking garage.
Cancelations: What if I can't make it and already purchased a ticket?
While we understand that life happens, in order to maintain the integrity of the organization and respect the effort, time, expense and work that goes into organizing and conducting events, we will provide refunds as follows: BEFORE APRIL 2O, 2024 - FULL REFUND MINUS TRANSACTION AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES of $35, AFTER APRIL 20, 2024: NOT REFUNDABLE BUT YOU MAY TRANSFER or apply your credit to future events. Please see our terms and conditions link for full details.
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