Description

RAI is proud to host their 12th Annual Meeting in Cedar Rapids, IA at the Kirkwood Hotel. This event is open to all rheumatologists, rheumatology APPs and nurses, and rheumatology practice administrators. The meeting will offer education sessions, professional networking with colleagues and industry professionals, as well as a legislative update from RAI's contracted lobbyist, Seth Brown.

Meeting Agenda

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026

OVERVIEW

4:00 PM – 7:45 PM                          Registration/Information Desk

                                                           Location: Ballroom Corridor

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM                          Exhibit Hall Open

                                                           Location: Ballroom B & C

GENERAL SESSION

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM                       Johnson & Johnson Ad Board

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM                          Board of Directors Meeting

5:10 PM – 5:15 PM                          Welcome & Opening Remarks

5:15 PM – 6:15 PM                          Lecture: Cytokine Storms

                                                            Daniella Schwartz, MD

                                                            University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM                          Welcome Reception

                                                             Location: Exhibit Hall

6:45 PM – 7:45 PM                          Industry Symposium Dinner

                                                             Location: Tippie Business Event Room

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026

OVERVIEW

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM                          Registration/Information Desk

                                                              Location: Ballroom Corridor

8:00 AM – 2:30 PM                          Exhibit Hall Open

                                                              Location: Ballroom B & C

GENERAL SESSION

8:10 AM – 8:15 AM                         Welcome & Opening Remarks

8:15 AM – 9:00 AM                         Lecture: SLE and Advances in Personalized Medicine

                                                             Shivani Garg, MD, PhD

                                                             University of Wisconsin - Madison

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM                       Industry Symposium Breakfast

                                                             Location: Tippie Business Event Room

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM                    Break & Networking in Exhibit Hall

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM                     Prior Authorization

                                                             Lindsay Orris, DO

                                                             Rheumatology Associates, PC

12:00 PM – 12:10 PM                     RAI Annual Business Meeting

12:10 PM – 12:45 PM                     RAI & CSRO Advocacy & Health Policy Update

12:45 PM – 1:45 PM                       Industry Symposium Lunch

                                                             Location: Tippie Business Event Room

 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM                          Dessert & Networking in the Exhibit Hall

Sponsorship Information: The Rheumatology Association of Iowa invites industry partners to join us as sponsors for the 2026 Annual Meeting, February 27–28 at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids. This premier event brings together rheumatologists, advanced practice providers, and key healthcare leaders from across the state. Sponsorship offers your organization a unique opportunity to showcase products and services, connect directly with decision-makers, and demonstrate your support for advancing rheumatology care in Iowa. Secure your sponsorship today to maximize visibility and engagement at this highly anticipated event. For more information, please review our 2026 sponsorship prospectus.