Previous Itineraries:
2018 Itinerary
Keynote Speakers
Interactive Discussion Platform
- Dr. Ellen Dierenfeld, PhD, Exotic Animal Nutritionist - Topic TBA
- Matt Perelstein, Owner EucProducts and EQ Dude! - Euc Products and EQ
- Dixon Romney, Tower Gardens - Growing Gardens for your Gliders: An Aeroponic Approach to Organic Foods for Gliders
- Kristopher DeRose, Owner Glider Craze, Genetics Specialist - Sugar Glider Genetics
- Shelly Sterk, Founder of the Sugar Glider Foundation - Introducing the Foundation and what we're doing
Interactive Discussion Platform
- Bonding
- Myth Busters
2017 OSGA Itinerary
Welcome! 9:00am
Keynote Speakers
Benefits of Laser Neuters - Dr. Matt Klingman, DVM
Variety in Diets - Shelly Sterk
Update: Sugar Glider Nutrition Project - Shelly Sterk
Basic Care & Standards - Kristopher DeRose
Basic Nutrition - Dr. Ellen Dierenfeld, PhD
Interactive Discussion Platform - what topic would you like to discuss?
Exhibit Hall
Exhibitors will have a wide variety of products available for sale
Fundraising
Fundraising efforts will take place throughout the day;
Keynote Speakers
Benefits of Laser Neuters - Dr. Matt Klingman, DVM
Variety in Diets - Shelly Sterk
Update: Sugar Glider Nutrition Project - Shelly Sterk
Basic Care & Standards - Kristopher DeRose
Basic Nutrition - Dr. Ellen Dierenfeld, PhD
Interactive Discussion Platform - what topic would you like to discuss?
- Breeding (lineage, hets, colors, dominate/recessive, kinship, COI)?
- Wheel and/or Toy Safety?
- Cages?
- Pouches?
- Emergency Kits?
- Nail Trimming?
- You ask...we'll answer!
Exhibit Hall
Exhibitors will have a wide variety of products available for sale
Fundraising
Fundraising efforts will take place throughout the day;
2016 OSGA Itinerary
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Morning
8:30 ~ Check-in 9:00am ~ Welcome! RESULTS! Sugar Glider Nutrition Study ~ Dr. Dierenfeld, PhD Fundraising Efforts Marsupials ~ Professor Cruz |
Afternoon
Mastitis in Sugar Gliders - Dr. Matt Critter Love® Testing Results ~ Peggy Brewer New Study Announced! Sterility in Sugar Gliders |
2015 OSGA Itinerary
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Morning Session:
Check In 8:30-8:55am Welcome! promptly at 9am Nutrient Utilization in Sugar Gliders - Dr. Ellen Dierenfeld, PhD Q&A with Dr. Dierenfeld (in person!) Vending Lunch (provided, click to see the menu) |
Afternoon Session:
Milk Production in Sugar Gliders - Yolanda Cruz, PhD Platinum/Leu Genetics - Shelly Sterk/Glider Nursery The Business of Gliders |
There will be no evening sessions on the conference day this year. Instead, we invite everyone to join us in the conference room for toy making, or just hang out together poolside or at the lounge! Let's let loose and have some fun!
2014 OSGA Itinerary
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Morning Session:
Check In 8:30-8:55am Welcome! promptly at 9am Quiz Show Genetics Project with Dr. Holleley, PhD Glider Garden Parasites ~ What's bugging your glider? Emergency E-Collar Presentation Vending Lunch: Pre-Order Menu (optional) |
Afternoon Sessions:
NEW Diet Study with Dr. Dierenfeld, PhD Behavioral Dynamics "Ick" ~ What is it? Last Chance Vending! |
Evening Sessions: Begin at 7:00pm
E-Collars/E-Jackets Sugar Glider Wheels Cages Nail Trimming COI/Kinship Photography using a Light Box 8:00p - 12:00a SOCIAL HANG OUT |
Evening Workshops:
Hands-on workshops are planned to be held in 2-3 different rooms. Attendees may need to determine in advance which session they plan to attend. Based on time and space availability, each attendee may not be able to participate in each session.
Hands-on workshops are planned to be held in 2-3 different rooms. Attendees may need to determine in advance which session they plan to attend. Based on time and space availability, each attendee may not be able to participate in each session.
2013 OSGA Itinerary
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Morning Session:
Welcome! Trivia Types of Cages Break Safe Toys Lunch |
Afternoon Sessions:
Vending Wheel Presentation Introductions (Live intro) Break Nail Trimming Food Presentation Vending Dinner |
Evening Sessions:
Breeding/Genetics Safe Sewing Toy Making Demo Bonding/Socialization Toy "Free" for all |
