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Pediatric DPC Conference 2026

Conference for DPC Practicing and Interested Pediatrician Physicians.

Thursday, April 16, 2026 to Sunday, April 19, 2026

The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa

1 Resort Drive
Savannah, GA 31401
United States
8 Seats Remaining

Your Invitation

You are invited to join pediatric DPC leaders from across the country at one of the most impactful pediatric-focused direct care conferences in the nation.

From startup practices to seasoned pediatric DPC operators, this conference is intentionally designed to deliver:

Real pediatric-specific business solutions
Clinical relevance in the DPC setting
Scalable growth strategies
National thought leadership
Powerful peer-to-peer connections

Set against the stunning waterfront backdrop of Savannah, Georgia, this event blends education, inspiration, and relationship-building in one exceptional setting.

See you in the Spring!

Deanna Barry, DO, FAAP
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Pediatric DPC Conference Chair

About

Real-World Application

The Pediatric DPC Conference – April 2026 brings together Direct Primary Care pediatric physicians, practice leaders, and innovators for three high-impact days of:

  • Clinical pediatric DPC education
  • Practice management strategy
  • Growth and sustainability tools
  • Vendor solutions curated specifically for pediatric DPC
  • In-depth peer networking

This conference blends high-level education with real-world application, all within a relaxed, resort-level educational environment.

What’s Included

  • Full access to general sessions & breakouts
  • Access to the exhibit hall
  • All conference breakfasts & lunches
  • Welcome & networking receptions
  • On-site conference support and resources

Schedule at a Glance

See Agenda for detailed information on all sessions & conference happenings. 

Thursday, April 16

4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Registration Open

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Opening Welcome Reception (offsite)

Friday, April 17

7:00 am - 7:50 pm
Registration Open

7:00 am - 7:50 am
Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 

8:00 am - 9:00 am
Opening Session

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sessions

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch in Exhibit Hall

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Networking Reception (onsite) 

Saturday, April 18

7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration Open

8:00 am - 9:00 am 
Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sessions

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

5:30 pm
Pre-booked Dine-arounds

Sunday, April 19

7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration Open

7:00 am - 8:00 am
Breakfast

8:00 am - 12:15 pm
Sessions

12:15 pm - 12:30 pm
Closing Session

Detailed Agenda

Resort/Conference Location

The Pediatric DPC Conference – April 2026 will be hosted at the beautiful The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, located directly on the Savannah River with stunning waterfront views and championship golf.

The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
1 Resort Drive
Savannah, GA 31421
 (912) 201-2000

Group Room Rates (Exclusive to DPCA)

Available April 15–18, 2026
Rates subject to applicable taxes and fees (currently ~15% + local per-night fees).

Run of House Guest Room:

    • $299/night + $23 resort fee

    • Total: $322/night

Group rates available 3 days pre/post (based on availability)
Reduced resort fee exclusively for DPCA

What Your Resort Fee Includes

The discounted $23/night resort fee includes:

  • High-speed in-room Wi-Fi
  • Meeting room Wi-Fi (non-convention spaces)
  • Championship PGA golf access (twilight play)
  • Spa sauna & steam rooms
  • Resort bikes
  • Nightly S’mores at dusk
  • Shuttle transportation
  • Fitness club access
  • Tennis & pickleball courts
  • Golf club storage
  • Putting green, chipping green & driving range
  • Disc golf

(Amenities subject to change.)

Parking (Discounted for DPCA)

  • Self-Parking: $25/day (normally $30)

  • Valet: $40/day (normally $45) with in/out privileges

Reservation Deadline

Cutoff Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
After this date, rooms will be available space- and rate-permitting.

Reservations must be secured with a credit card or first-night deposit.

Book Your Room

Conference reservations will be made directly through the hotel’s dedicated booking system:

  • Online: Customized DPCA booking link is closed:
    https://book.passkey.com/e/51166423

  • By Phone: 1 (888) 823-6242 ext. 7
    or (912) 201-2000

  • Refer to the conference name: Pediatric DPC Conference April 2026

All reservations must be secured with a major credit card or first-night room deposit at the time of booking.

Hotel Check-In & Check-Out

  • Check-In: 4:00 PM

  • Check-Out: 11:00 AM

Early check-in and late check-out requests are based on availability and may incur additional charges.

Hotel Cancellation Policy

Each guest is responsible for canceling their own hotel reservation within the hotel’s standard cancellation window. If you cancel outside of the hotel’s permitted timeframe, you may be charged one night’s room and tax.

Early Departure Policy

If you check out earlier than your originally scheduled departure date without notifying the hotel at check-in:

  • You may be charged one additional night’s room and tax

  • This is considered an Early Departure Fee

 If your plans change, you must notify the front desk at the time of check-in to avoid this penalty.

Travel Information

Planning your trip to Savannah is easy whether you’re flying, driving, or arriving by train. Below is everything you need to get to the city and then seamlessly to the resort.

Flying to Savannah

The preferred airport is:

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
Approximately 14 miles (20–25 minutes) from the resort

SAV is well-served with one-stop service from most major U.S. cities via:

  • American Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • United Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
  • JetBlue

Typical connections route through Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Chicago, Houston, and New York
Rental cars, rideshare, and shuttle services are available at SAV

Driving to Savannah

Savannah is easily accessible by major interstates:

  • I-95 – North/South coastal access
  • I-16 – Direct route from Atlanta

Approximate Drive Times:

  • Atlanta, GA – 4 hours
  • Orlando, FL – 4 hours
  • Charlotte, NC – 4 hours
  • Jacksonville, FL – 2.5 hours
  • Raleigh, NC – 5.5 hours

Traveling by Train (Amtrak)

Savannah is also served by Amtrak, with daily service from:

  • New York City
  • Washington, DC
  • Richmond
  • Charleston
  • Orlando
  • Miami

The Amtrak station is about 20 minutes from the resort by car.

Resort Address

The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
1 Resort Drive
Savannah, GA 3142

Rideshare (Uber & Lyft)

  • Available at SAV Airport, downtown Savannah, and surrounding areas.
  • Typical fare from airport: $30–$45.

Rental Cars

  • Available at SAV Airport through all major providers.
  • On-site self-parking and valet parking are available at the resort at discounted DPCA rates.

Hotel Shuttle (On-Resort Transportation)

The resort offers on-property shuttle service included with the resort fee for:

  • Movement around the resort
  • Easy access to the waterfront and surrounding property amenities

Water Taxi to Historic Downtown (Optional)

The resort is located directly across the Savannah River from downtown’s Historic District. Guests may use the Savannah River Boat water taxi (seasonal, fee-based) for a scenic trip into downtown shops, dining, and sightseeing.

Travel Tips for Attendees

  • Book flights early—Savannah is a popular spring destination
  • Reserve your hotel room before the March 25, 2026 cutoff date
  • If you plan to explore the coast or nearby beaches (Tybee Island, Hilton Head), a rental car is recommended
  • Expect warm spring weather—perfect for networking, outdoor events, and evening receptions

Registration Options

Credits Price
DPCA Member
$649.00
Non-Member
Please select "Login Now" orange button above to continue. If you do not have an account, it will prompt you to create one. You will not be required to join by clicking this button. It just creates your account for registration purposes. 
$749.00
Guest Registration
This registration is intended for guests to attend with their physician attendee member and includes all meals and reception. CME is not available for this ticket type.  Registration Ends 4/10/26 at 12:00 AM EDT
$349.00
Resident
$389.00

Agenda

April 16
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibitor Setup – Grand Ballroom C Registered exhibitors must set up their booths between 2pm - 5pm in Grand Ballroom C. Booths are pre-assigned and will have your business name on the table provided.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Registration Open – Foyer For those guests arriving on Thursday, Registration will be open so you can get a jump start on your conference experience and skip the registration line on Friday morning.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Reception – Offsite Join other conference attendees at an offsite Welcome Reception.
Host: Yolanda Rivera-Caudill, MD
Location: Tiny Beets Lifestyle Medicine
51 Johnny Mercer Blvd., Bldg A2, Suite A (map it)
April 17
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration – Foyer Get your conference badge and swag. 
We're here all day with answers to your questions and to help you navigate the conference.
7:00 AM - 7:50 AM Breakfast – Grand Ballroom C Enjoy breakfast and start making new friends. Take a walk around and meet vendors who want to help your business.
7:50 AM - 8:00 AM Welcome Remarks – Grand Ballroom AB Your 2026 Pediatric DPC Conference kicks off with a welcome message from Conference Chair Deanna Barry, DO, a practicing DPC Pediatrician.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Opening Session – Grand Ballroom AB Get Excited!
Kelly Parker-Mello, MD
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Keynote Address – Grand Ballroom AB Enjoy a Keynote Address by Susan Kressly, MD, Past President of American Academy of Pediatrics.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Break – Visit Our Exhibitors in Grand Ballroom C Enjoy a mid-morning break. Refreshments provided. This is a great time to meet the exhibitors and explore the services and opportunities they offer.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Breakout Session – Riverscape B 201 Track:
The Pediatric DPC Growth Engine: AI, Automation, and CRM Systems
Marissa Caudill, MD, PhD 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Breakout Session – Grand Ballroom AB 101 Track:
Creating Strong Pediatric Brands: Legal & Marketing Strategies
David Adler, JD
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Breakout Session – Riverscape B 201 Track:
Artificial Intelligence 101
Michael Hobbs, MD
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Breakout Session – Grand Ballroom AB 101 Track:
From Resignation to 6 Months In: First Year Wins and Losses
Christy Rivers, DO
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch – Grand Ballroom C Enjoy lunch and networking. Spend time getting to know the services and resources the exhibitors offer. 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Breakout Session – Grand Ballroom AB 101 Track:
Home Visit Pediatrician
Ashley Tyrrel, MD
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Breakout Session – Riverscape B 201 Track:
Media Training
Tanya Altmann, MD, FAAP
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Breakout Session – Grand Ballroom AB 101 Track:
90 Days to Launch: Building a Pediatric DPC Practice on a Compressed Timeline
Natasha Agbai, MD, FAAP 
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Breakout Session – Riverscape B 201 Track:
Mastering Financial Statements and Cashflow Forecasting for DPC Success
Nathaniel Goodman, MBA, CPA
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Break – Grand Ballroom C Enjoy an afternoon break. Refreshments provided. Exhibitors are eager to meet you!
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Breakout Session – Grand Ballroom AB 101 Track:
Let's Do the Time Warp Again: Shifting Your Communication Skills to a DPC Model!
Camron Johnson- Privitera, DO, FAAP, FABM, NABBLM-C; and Margaret Patterson, MD 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Breakout Session – Riverscape B 201 Track:
MBA Pearls for the DPC Physician
Marina Capella, MD, M.Ed., FAAP, FABOIM 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Networking Reception – Champions Grill Join conference attendees for a fun networking reception with drinks and light appetizers at Champions Grill at the Westin Savannah Harbor & Golf Resort. Follow hotel directional signage.
April 18
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Yoga (optional) – River Concourse at Westin Enjoy a yoga workout with Chelsea Dye.
No experience necessary.
Meet outside at the River Concourse near the Westin hotel pool.
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Registration Open – Foyer Just arriving? Get your badge and swag.
We're here all day with answers to your questions and to help you navigate the conference.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast – Grand Ballroom C Get your morning fuel with other conference attendees. Looking for practice solutions? Visit the exhibitors.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM General Session – Grand Ballroom AB Remember Who You Are: Claim Your Expertise & Grow Your Practice
Phil Boucher, MD
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM DPC Peds Survey Results! – Grand Ballroom AB Hear the results of the DPC Pediatric Survey with Drew Hertz, MD.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Break – Grand Ballroom C Enjoy a mid-morning break. Refreshments provided. This is a great time to meet the exhibitors and explore the services and opportunities they offer.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM General Session – Grand Ballroom AB Self-Hypnosis Techniques for Anxious Kids
Marina Capella, MD, M.Ed, FAAP, FABOIM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch – Grand Ballroom C Enjoy lunch and networking. Take a few minutes to meet or reconnect with exhibitors. 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM General Session – Grand Ballroom AB Beyond the Belly
Dhanu Sant, MD, FAAP
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM General Session – Grand Ballroom AB High Yield Podiatry for the Pediatrician: When to Refer to the Specialist
Grace Torres-Hodges, DPM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibitor Breakdown Exhibitors should breakdown their booths. 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM General Session – Grand Ballroom AB Open Q&A with a Panel of Seasoned Pediatric DPC Physicians
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dine-Arounds or Dine on Your Own Enjoy dinner with new friends at a local restaurant or venture off on your own. We've pre-booked blocks of tables at six local restaurants. Request a list at the DPCA registration table. Then, all you have to do is pick a restaurant, let us help you secure a table through a special conference booking system and go have a meal with your new friends. This is a great way for solo travelers to connect.
April 19
7:00 AM - 10:15 AM Registration – Foyer We're here all day for late guests or to answer your questions and help you navigate the conference.
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast – Grand Ballroom AB Whether it's a cup of coffee or a protein happy meal, get your last conference day started right with all your new DPC Pediatric allies. 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM General Session – Grand Ballroom AB Dietary Guidelines
Chelsea Dye & Yolanda Rivera-Caudill, MD, FAAP, DipABLM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM General Session – Grand Ballroom AB Better Outcomes, Hidden Strain: The Impact of Gender Biases in DPC
Noemi Adame, MD
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Break – Foyer Just a quick break before we rally to the Closing Session. Light refreshments provided.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Closing Session – Grand Ballroom AB One Wild and Precious Life
Rachel Coleman, MD, dipABLM
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM Closing Remarks – Grand Ballroom AB We wrap up the 2026 DPC Pediatric Conference with some quick, closing remarks from Deanna Barry, DO

Explore Sponsorship Opportunities for the 2026 DPC Alliance Pediatric Conference.

Sponsorship Details 

Diamond

Gold

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ThriveWell Pediatrics

Bronze

Lanyards

WiFi

Wellness

Conference Strategy

To use a conference and CME providing event to increase awareness, create educational opportunities, and provide professional support to increase pediatric focused DPC.

Conference Goals

To increase the number of successful pediatric DPC providers as a model to change the structure of our current healthcare system. To provide appropriate educational opportunities.

Call for Presentations (closed)

Pediatric DPC Conference 2026
April 17–19, 2026 | The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa | Savannah, Georgia

Submission Deadline: February 20, 2026 (extended)
Notification of Acceptance: March 2, 2026

More Details

All proposals must be submitted using our official online presenter submission form:

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