Virtual 2021 National Tuberculosis Conference

This e-newsletter is the second of a series planned to share important information about the Virtual 2021 National TB Conference (NTC).  Read below for an overview of the 

  • Registration fee schedule change - Retiree/Student Fee Added
  • DTBE Letter Encouraging Conference Participation
  • 2021 NTCA Awards
  • Contact information

2021 is a milestone for the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association (NTCA) and the National TB Conference (NTC). This year, we celebrate NTCA’s 25 years of continued service to TB public health programs and the 25th consecutive year of hosting/co-hosting a national TB conference. Wow!!!

We have a lot for which to be proud and we want to celebrate our TB community and conference history in this important year!
NEWLY ADDED
Retiree and Student Registration Fee
The registration fees for the Virtual 2021 NTC are listed below. Newly added is a special, discounted fee for our retired colleagues and for students in any health-related program. When the conference registration site opens next week, these fees can be paid by credit card, check, or ACH deposit.

Participants:
  • NTCA Member - $150.00
  • NTCA Non-Member - $250.00
  • Retirees/Students - $75.00
 
Exhibitors and Sponsors:
  • Virtual Exhibit Booth - $1,000
  • Sponsorships (includes the Virtual Exhibit Booth)
  • Silver - $5,000
  • Gold - $10,000
  • Platinum - $15,000

If you are interested in learning more about the exhibit and sponsorship opportunities of the Virtual 2021 NTC, please email Donna Hope Wegener at dhwegener@tbcontrollers.org or by phone at 678-503-0503.
DTBE Letter Encouraging Conference Participation
In prior years, our CDC colleagues have provided a letter encouraging participation in the national TB conference - for educational and networking opportunities - and reminding those in TB programs with cooperative agreement funding of DTBE's recommendation for participation in the annual conference. Again, in 2021, this letter is available for use in securing approval for registration.
2021 NTCA Awards
We are pleased to announce the continuation of the NTCA awards!  2021 is the 12th consecutive year NTCA will honor individuals or organizations for their dedication and distinguished service in TB. 

Please consider submitting a nomination If you are
  • impressed by a colleague’s commitment to their work
  • grateful to the contributions made by others to our collective efforts to care for those with TB
  • aware of significant actions taken by others to move the United States closer to TB elimination   

Find out more information about the awards, past recipients, and how to submit a nomination for this year's recognitions.
 
Nominations are due by Friday, April 30.
CONTACTS:
Sherry Brown, NTCA: sbrown@tbcontrollers.org
Donna Wegener, NTCA: dhwegener@tbcontrollers.org