FAACT Allergy Summit
FAACT's Allergy Summit
Oak Brook, Illinois
October 3-5, 2025
Community engagement, support, and outreach are critical for people managing food allergies, asthma, eosinophilic disorders (EGIDs), FPIES, Celiac disease, mast cell and systemic mastocytosis (SM), Alpha-Gal Syndrome, and related conditions. This unique summit unites EVERYONE—patients, advocates, the medical community, and companies that support allergy living, management, and safety—at ONE event! We are ALL influencers in our own way!
Who should attend?
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This Summit is for EVERYONE!
With dual tracks focused on disease management and digital online information, attendees have the chance to:
- Learn from experts, which can later be applied and shared on your social platforms, support groups, within your communities, or simply with your loved ones.
- Improving your digital/social media outreach with information straight from the experts, that makes your voices stronger for brands.
- Learn about analytics, video, working with brands, and more.
- Connect, share, and learn with other amazing influencers and partners.
Our ultimate goal and mission of this in-person only Summit is to bring everyone together and to form lasting new connections – empowering, learning, teaching, and sharing with one another that benefit everyone involved.
We will host three (3) days of sessions, Friday through Sunday, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided each day.
ALL meals will be free from the Top-9 plus gluten and seeds and planned with FAACT and the hotel catering team. Additional allergies and/or restrictions will be accommodated.
Registration Will Open January 1!
Company Expo
There will be a Company Expo each day, Friday through Sunday, during set times of the Summit.
The Expo will be open during times there are no sessions taking place, so all attendees and companies have ample time to visit booths and have conversations – and companies are able to attend sessions of interest.
For Sponsorship and/or Exhibit options, email Eleanor.Garrow@FoodAllergyAwareness.org
Summit Timeline
Thursday, October 2: | 2:00pm-6:00pm: Exhibit Hall Booth Set-up |
4:00pm-6:00pm: Registration/Check-in | |
7:00pm-9:00pm: Casual Meet Up in Hearth Lounge in the Hyatt Lodge | |
Friday, October 3: | 8:00am-3:00pm: Expo Booth Set-up & Registration/Check-in |
8:00am-9:00am: Registration/Check-in | |
8:00am-9:00am: Industry-Sponsored Networking Breakfast | |
9:00am-1:00pm: Sessions | |
1:00pm-2:00pm: Industry-Sponsored Networking Luncheon | |
2:00pm-4:00pm: Sessions/Panels | |
4:00pm-6:30pm: Company Expo Opens | |
6:30pm-8:30pm: Industry-Sponsored Networking Dinner | |
Saturday, October 4: | 8:00am-9:00am: Industry-Sponsored Networking Breakfast |
9:00am-10:00am: Company Expo | |
10:00am-1:00pm: Sessions/Workgroups | |
1:00pm-2:00pm: Industry-Sponsored Networking Luncheon | |
2:00pm-5:00pm: Sessions/Workgroups | |
5:00pm-7:00pm: Company Expo | |
7:00pm-9:00pm: Industry-Sponsored Networking Dinner | |
Sunday, October 5: | 8:00am-9:00am: Industry-Sponsored Breakfast |
9:00am-10:30am: Interactive Company Expo with Vendors & Attendees | |
10:30am-11:00am: Conclusion of Summit |
Sessions: 12.5 Hours
Meals/Networking: 11 Hours
Expo/Exhibit Hall: 7 Hours
Over 30 hours of fun, learning, and networking!
A united community is a stronger community and one that can make a lasting impact on the lives affected by food allergies and related conditions.
Testimonials from 2024
“This was truly the best conference I've attended in the allergy space. I felt included every step of the way, and I was grateful for the wealth of knowledge willingly shared by the influencers and vetted professionals.” ~ Anonymous
“I had the BEST time! Learned so much and networked w so many people.”
~ Anonymous
“I have never been so well accommodated and taken care of as I was by the FAACT team and staff of the hotel.” ~ Anonymous
“I seriously felt depressed when I left because I didn’t want it to end. I loved every minute of it and learned so much and felt so inspired when I left! Thank you for putting on a great summit! I can’t wait for next year.” ~ Anonymous
“I was impressed with the speakers who are in their 20s and 30s who are managing food allergies and thriving. As a food allergy mom, it was fantastic to see them navigating life so confidently, and a lot of the things they shared have stayed with me.”
~ Anonymous
“Thank you for creating this wonderful event for us all to come together and learn from one another. I had a fantastic time!” ~ Anonymous
“Thank you for creating this wonderful event for us all to come together and learn from one another. I had a fantastic time!” ~ Anonymous
“I enjoyed the Expo and learning about each vendor even if they do not directly pertain to me. I was unfamiliar with Alpha-Gal and learned more about the EoE family of disorders.”
~ Anonymous
“The meals and Expo opportunities were fantastic for networking and friendship building!”
~ Anonymous
“There were so many different aspects supporting the food allergy community. It was wonderful hearing from leading experts and corporations bringing new technology to the market.”
~ Anonymous
“The Summit was such a good mix of academics, clinicians, influencers, industry, and lived experiences.” ~ Anonymous
Responses when asked what’s the first word that comes to mind about the Summit:
- Energizing – Community – Inspiring – Educational – Informative
- Innovative – Powerful – Awesome – Fun – Connection
- Grateful – Phenomenal – Robust – Motivating – Empowering
- Belonging – Family – Value
“Extremely well done. I'm very impressed with the high quality of vendors/sponsors who participated and their engagement with the attendees. Thank you.” ~ Anonymous