2026 SOFT Conference Schedule
July 15–19, 2026 · Embassy Suites, Loveland, CO
Jul14
Tuesday — Pre-Conference
Board Meeting
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
SOFT Board of Directors Meeting
Annual board business meeting — board members and staff only.
Jul15
Wednesday — Arrival Day
Registration Opens · Welcome Social
6:00 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Board Meeting (continued)
📍 John Q Hammons Boardroom
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Registration Room Opens
Pick up your welcome packet, name badges, and SOFT wear.
2:00 – 5:00 PM
Auction Drop-Off Room Opens
Information Paper required for each donated item.
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Board of Directors Lunch
Board members and their families.
1:00 – 10:00 PM
Angel Memory Room Opens
Come honor our trisomy angels. View pictures and memorabilia of our precious children.
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Conference Meet & Greet — Ice Cream Social & New Family Welcome
A warm welcome for first-time families and a sweet reunion for returning SOFT friends.
Jul16
Thursday — Clinics Day
Medical Clinics · Family Lunch · Welcome Dinner
6:00 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Angel Memory Room Open
📍 John Q Hammons Boardroom
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration Room Open
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Auction Drop-Off Room Open
Tag required for each item.
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Individual Medical Clinics
Scheduled one-on-one consultations for your child. See your welcome packet for your specific clinic time and room.
Genetics — Dr. John Carey & Dr. Stephen Braddock · Big Thompson A
Cardiology — Dr. Hammel & Dr. Kosiv · Big Thompson B
Pulmonary — Dr. Ben Wilfond · Carter Lake A
Gastroenterology — TBA · Carter Lake B
ENT / Otolaryngology — Dr. Green · Lake Loveland A
Pediatrics — Dr. Marty McCaffrey · Lake Loveland B
Ophthalmology — Dr. Cantrell · TBD
Cardiology — Dr. Hammel & Dr. Kosiv · Big Thompson B
Pulmonary — Dr. Ben Wilfond · Carter Lake A
Gastroenterology — TBA · Carter Lake B
ENT / Otolaryngology — Dr. Green · Lake Loveland A
Pediatrics — Dr. Marty McCaffrey · Lake Loveland B
Ophthalmology — Dr. Cantrell · TBD
Additional clinics will be announced as confirmed. Questions? See the conference team at registration.
12:00 – 2:00 PM
SOFT Family Lunch — All Attendees Welcome
📍 Embassy Atrium
Meal provided for all conference attendees.
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Remembrance Gathering
A time for angel families to connect, share stories, and create a memorial craft together. Lunch provided.
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Sibling Outing #1 — Loveland Laser Tag 🎯
A fun afternoon for siblings! Lunch provided.
📍 401 N Denver Ave, Loveland, CO 80537
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Tris-Update — Dr. Debbie Bruns
📍 Elderberry Room
Annual research and advocacy update from a leading trisomy educator.
6:00 – 10:00 PM
Welcome Dinner 🌟 — Parade of Stars
Our opening celebration featuring the Parade of Stars (in memory of Zion Lint), Remembering Our Angels (in memory of Stacy VanHerreweghe), and the SOFT Friends Video (in memory of Kari Deann Holladay). DJ, dancing, and an unforgettable night together.
Jul17
Friday — Education & Auction Day
Panels · Breakouts · Live Auction
6:00 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
⚠️ Last Call — Auction Drop-Off
Tag required. Final opportunity to submit auction items.
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Angel Memory Room Open
📍 John Q Hammons Boardroom
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Sibling Panel — For Siblings Only!
📍 Aspen Daisy Room
A private, safe space for siblings to share their experiences and connect with each other.
9:00 – 10:30 AM
SOFT Champion Doctors Panel
📍 Elderberry Room
General Session — All Invited. Hear from leading trisomy medical experts across genetics, cardiology, pulmonary, neonatology, and more — all in one room. Panelist announcements coming soon.
10:45 – 11:45 AM
Breakout Session A — Choose One
Update on Tumors — Dr. Stephen Braddock · Glowberry Room
Prenatal Care — Dr. Christina Paidas Teefey · Elderberry Room
Angel Family Workshop — TBA · Snowberry Room
Prenatal Care — Dr. Christina Paidas Teefey · Elderberry Room
Angel Family Workshop — TBA · Snowberry Room
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Breakout Session B — Choose One
Trisomy 101 — Dr. John Carey · Glowberry Room
Workshop — Topic & Speaker TBA · Elderberry Room
Workshop — Topic & Speaker TBA · Elderberry Room
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Sibling Outing #2 — Main Event 🎳
Another great afternoon for siblings! Lunch provided.
📍 4455 Fairgrounds Ave, Windsor, CO
1:00 – 2:00 PM
SOFT Family Lunch
📍 Embassy Atrium
2:30 – 4:00 PM
Parallel Breakout Groups
Mom's Only Group · Big Thompson A & B
Dad's Only Group · Elderberry Room
Medical Advisory Council · Snowberry Room
Dad's Only Group · Elderberry Room
Medical Advisory Council · Snowberry Room
TBD
Special Guest: Jim Jordan
Jim Jordan will be joining us at the conference. Session day and time to be confirmed — check back for updates.
6:00 – 10:00 PM
SOFT Annual Auction 🎉
📍 River Birch A/B/C
Silent Auction — 6:00 to 8:00 PM · Live Auction — 8:00 to 10:00 PM
Items donated from families and communities around the world.
🍽️ Heavy hors d'oeuvres served all evening — a full spread of hot bites throughout. No need to eat beforehand!
Items donated from families and communities around the world.
🍽️ Heavy hors d'oeuvres served all evening — a full spread of hot bites throughout. No need to eat beforehand!
Jul18
Saturday — Picnic & Celebration Day
Business Meeting · Picnic · Memorial · Game Night
6:00 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Angel Memory Room Open
📍 John Q Hammons Boardroom
Closed from 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM during the picnic. Please remove your belongings after the picnic.
9:00 – 10:00 AM
SOFT Business Meeting — All Welcome!
📍 Golden Glow Room
Annual membership meeting. All SOFT families are encouraged to attend.
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SOFT Annual Picnic 🌳 — Willow Bend Park
One of the most beloved traditions of the SOFT Conference! Accessible playgrounds, fishing pond, walking trails, and open green space. Buses depart from the hotel front entrance at 11:30 AM.
📍 2538 E 1st St, Loveland, CO 80537
Buses return to the hotel at 5:00 PM.
2:00 PM
Memorial Celebration — In Memory of Ryan Cantrell
A beloved annual tradition held at the picnic. Register your SOFT Angel during conference registration to be included in this tribute.
Short walk across the parking lot from the park.
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Dinner on Your Own
Explore downtown Loveland's great restaurants with your SOFT family!
Jul19
Sunday — Safe Travels!
Farewell & Departures
6:00 – 9:00 AM
Final Breakfast Buffet
All Day
Goodbye Until Next Year! 💛
Safe travels to all our SOFT families. We are so grateful for each of you.
