Minnesota World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference 2025
Collaborating for Elder Justice
Hosted by Minnesota Elder Justice Center June 18, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Minnesota Elder Justice Center invites you to the 19th Annual Minnesota World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference to be held at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center, MN, June 18th, 2025.
Sponsorships are still available – learn more here.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Renee by email at Renee.Stromme@elderjusticemn.org or calling 651-440-9309.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
'Heroes of Adult Protection' Film Screening and Q&A with Series Producer Joseph Applebaum
Heroes of Adult Protection (HOAP) is a compelling docuseries dedicated to shedding light on the abuse of vulnerable and dependent adults. It showcases the critical efforts of Adult Protective Services (APS) professionals and their allies through impactful community initiatives. By sharing real survivor stories and invaluable expert insights, HOAP invites viewers to engage in meaningful discussions about how this initiative is fostering the creation of abuser registries, enhancing care regulations, and driving essential policy reforms in adult protection.
Joseph Applebaum
Co-founder / Producer
Joseph Applebaum is a television broadcast producer and documentary fillmmaker with over 30 years of experience in the national entertainment industry covering non-fiction media. Clients have included NBC, CBS, FOX, Disney, Merv Griffin Entertainment, Comedy Central, MTV, LOGO, BET Entertainment, and Lifetime Entertainment.
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Day's Agenda
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Welcome/Keynote
- 'Heroes of APS' Film Viewing and Producer Q&A
- A Discussion and Response from a Panel of Minnesota Subject Area Experts
10:10 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. Breakout Sessions
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11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Jane Ochrymowycz Award Luncheon
Join us to celebrate the 2025 Jane O. Advocacy Award honoree. Lunch is included in the conference registration.
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions
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2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions
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3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Closing Plenary
Elder Justice Policy: 2025 Legislative Wrap Up
Hotel Accommodations
Room blocks are held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis North is attached to HCBC conference center. The room rate is $149+ tax per night. Book by midnight May 18th to get the conference room rate.
The discounted rate is available for June 17 and June 18. The booking link is automatically set for both nights. Double-check your reservation dates before confirming and use “Edit Stay” if you only need one night’s stay.
Book by phone: (763) 560-2700 under [C-90H] code