The Southeast National Conference

The Southeast National Conference proudly invites its industry partners to provide additional activities to conference attendees. These activities are not affiliated with Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, and do not provide any additional CME hours unless otherwise stated.

Lunch & Learn with Podiatry Content Connection "Zero Click, Zero Patients... The Silent Threat to Your Practice"

• Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 @ 12PM

  Register Here

Epcot Fireworks Reception hosted by Elite Wound Care Consultants

• Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, time TBD

  Registration Coming Soon

Ideally situated between wonder and wonderful, leave the every day behind and enter a world of wonder and enchantment at the Walt Disney World swan Dolphin Resort. Located in the heart of the most magical place on earth, the Walt Disney World Swan Dolphin Resort provides a truly extraordinary backdrop for the Southeast National Conference. Beautiful, tropical landscaping, tranquil waterways and classic art and architecture work together to create a stunning landmark in the midst of one of the most spectacular places on Earth. An environment of elegance and sophistication awaits.

Theme park transportation is available via bus, boat and a short walk to the Disney Skyliner.

Book Your Stay

Venue Address

The Walt Disney World Swan Resort 1500 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830

Conference Location

Follow the Southeast National Conference directional signs to the Swan Meeting Corridor. 

• Registration: Swan 1-4 Corridor
• General Session: Swan Ballrooms 1-4
• Sign-In, Exhibit Hall, Dining: Swan Ballrooms 5-6

Discounted and Partial Day Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park Tickets Now Available for Swan Hotel Guests!

Now Available for Southeast National Attendees with room reservations at the Walt Disney World Swan Resort and Florida Residents - Discounted and Partial Day Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park Tickets. Valid Hotel Confirmation or Florida Resident proof of residency is required.

Disney currently provides exclusive After 1PM and After 5PM Twilight Tickets and special discounted multi-day tickets to Southeast National Conference attendees who are staying at the Swan Resort that are not available at ticket windows!

Tickets are valid 7 days pre, during, and 7 days post meeting dates.

Purchase Your Tickets

Do I need to complete the daily evaluations to receive my certificate?

Daily tract evaluations will be emailed to the address used to register for the conference. Overall conference evaluations will be sent following conference conclusion on Sunday.. While daily and overall conference evaluations are not required to receive your certificate, your feedback is greatly appreciated and is used to plan future conferences. We ask, but do not mandate, that you complete them. 

When and how should I expect to receive my certificate?

Certificates will be emailed to the address used for registration within two weeks following the conference. 

I need to update my contact information!

If you have an address change or would like to update your contact information with our team, stop by the registration desk at any point during the conference and fill out a verification form with us. We will use updated information for future conference communications and to send certificates. 

KSUCPM's text message notification system keeps you up to date on daily schedules, sign-in times, raffle opportunities and of course, the ever-important “when will there be coffee?”. The best part? You don’t have to do a thing! We'll enroll you in the service using the phone number that you provide upon registration. If you’d like to opt out of the service, you can reply “NO” to any text message at any time.

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ACCREDITATION STATEMENT: The 2025 Southeast National Conference is a continuing podiatric medical education conference presented by Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine has approved this activity for a maximum of 25 continuing education contact hours.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Podiatric Physicians, Residents

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations prior to 60 days before the conference will receive 50% refund or full credit for a future meeting. After this date, no refunds are applicable. No certificates will be given to no-shows.

KSUCPM CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine is to excel in and contribute to medical and health care education by providing comprehensive, innovative, educational, and cost-effective continuing education programs that serve the podiatric community.  We aspire to be a leader in continuing education for the podiatric profession and offer various educational formats with large lectures and small classroom workshops that create hands-on training and demonstration. We educate podiatrists with the latest technology, surgical and pragmatic methods, and insight where knowledge is applied into everyday podiatric practices.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS: Each speaker is requested to disclose any financial or other relationships they might have with a manufacturer of any commercial product to be discussed during their presentation as well as any commercial contribution of the activity. All speakers and continuing Education providers are required to provide disclosure and written agreement within CPME 720 guidelines. KSUCPM is approved by the council of podiatric medical education as a provider of continuing education. Any commercial supporter of a CME-related activity has completed a commercial source of funding agreement and agrees to abide by all requirements of the CPME standards for commercial support of continuing podiatric medical education.

DISCRIMINATION POLICY: KSUCPM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, creed, religion, ethnic origin, or sex, in its employment, its admissions and education programs, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972; nor does it discriminate against qualified handicapped persons in its employment, admissions, and education programs and activities in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; nor does it discriminate on the basis of age in compliance with the Age Discrimination Act of 1967, as amended. Relative to CE, the college supports CE activities that also comply with federal and state statuses for access. Site inspection confirming such access is assured by visual inspection of the premises in which learning activities are conducted. Please notify our staff if you require special accommodations for training or attendance.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUEST: Kent State University is committed to making its work environment, programs and activities accessible for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations to attend or participate in this event, please contact the Office of Compliance, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action at 330.672.2038 or aa_eeo@kent.edu at least 72-hours prior to the event.