Region includes: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma
February 18-19, 2027
Lenexa, Kansas
Region includes: Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota
April 1-2, 2027
Duluth, MN
Region includes: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
April 2-3, 2026
Moscow, ID
Region includes: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia
February 25-27, 2027
Region includes: Arizona, California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah
October 23-24, 2026
Irvine, CA
This session explores the physiology of hydration through an integrated lens—examining how carbohydrate, sodium, flavor, and fluid interact to influence intake, absorption, retention, and performance. We’ll review current research on fluid balance, osmotic drivers, and palatability, highlighting mechanisms that underpin voluntary intake and thermoregulation. Attendees will gain insight into individualized strategies, including sweat profiling and timing approaches, to optimize euhydration and mitigate performance decrements associated with >2% body-mass loss. Practical applications will be linked to laboratory- and field-based research, ensuring translation from bench to field. This pre-conference equips you with evidence-based tools to support athlete hydration across diverse environments and sporting contexts.
