Coming to Birmingham, AL April 30-May 2, 2025, the Heartbeat International Annual Conference is an amazing opportunity to meet, greet, and interact with 1,500+ frontline workers in the pregnancy help community!
At this time, we have sold out of exhibit spaces. Please complete the interest form to be considered as we explore additional space options.
There are additional marketing options beyond exhibiting in person that you can consider, such as literature packets or program book ads.
Literature Packet Insert - $299.00 | 1/2 page Program Book Ad - $399.00 | Full page Program Book Ad - $699.00 |
30-second Conference Commercial (General Session & Virtual) - $2,499.00 | 30-second Virtual Conference Commercial - $999.00
Register for these marketing opportunities below.
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Thank you to our Sponsors!
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Our Annual Conference is one of the largest pregnancy help conferences in this world and provides quality education and networking opportunities for leaders in the pregnancy help community. We know that the products and services that you provide help strengthen the mighty work of our affiliates. Being at the Heartbeat Conference either on-site or virtually allows you the opportunity to reconnect with current customers and establish relationships with new ones!
By participating in one of the largest pregnancy help conferences in the world, you expand your reach to equip those on the frontlines of pregnancy help. It is because of our Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Marketing Partners that we can keep training costs low for those working directly with women so they can be as effective as possible within their ministries.
Exhibiting In-Person and Virtually
In addition to getting access to over 1,500 leaders and decision-makers in the pregnancy help community, exhibiting at the Annual Conference comes with many more benefits! As part of your exhibitor registration, all your exhibit staff will get access to our Conference App. Through this app, you can instantly gather leads by scanning a QR code on attendee name badges. This allows you to focus on making connections, rather than worrying about writing down contact information!
With your In-Person Exhibit, you will have all the perks of the on-site Conference in addition to your customizable Virtual Exhibit Space within the Conference App. This allows you access to our Virtual Conference attendees as well, increasing your reach to both audiences. You can also capitalize on the learning opportunities within the Virtual Conference, which remains live for 21 days post-conference.
For those unable to join us in person, we've included a Virtual-Only Exhibit option as well. This allows you to connect with both the In-Person and Virtual attendees and have a presence throughout the conference via the Virtual Platform and app. You can showcase videos, and brochures, answer questions, and host giveaways through your Virtual Exhibit Space.
Faithful Friends
Exhibitors who have loyally exhibited in person at the last 5 consecutive conferences (at least!) are considered by Heartbeat as a Faithful Friend. As such, we provide exclusive opportunities for our Faithful Friends when registering to exhibit at the Heartbeat International Annual Conference.
Marketing Options
Beyond a physical exhibit, we offer a variety of marketing opportunities to promote your products and services. During registration, you will notice a list of additional opportunities to maximize your presence at the Conference. Some of these include Program Ads, Conference Commercials, Literature Packet Inserts, and so much more!
Who Attends the Heartbeat Conference?
Heartbeat’s Annual Conference is designed for ministry leaders, staff, board members, and volunteers of life-affirming pregnancy help centers, medical clinics, maternity homes, and non-profit adoption agencies, as well as professionals in the areas of medicine, counseling, social work, and education.
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Conference Exhibit Costs
- Standard Space - $699
- Upgrade Space - $899
- Virtual Only - $499
We have sponsorships available as well, starting at $5,000.
If you are not available to join us on-site this year and still want to participate, we have marketing options available:
- Literature Packet Insert - $299.00
- 1/2 page Program Book Ad - $399.00
- Full page Program Book Ad - $699.00
- 30-second Commercial (General Session & Virtual) - $2,499.00
- 30-second Virtual Conference Commercial - $999.00
Conference Location
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC)
2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N,
Birmingham, AL 35203
Room Block Information coming soon.
Dates to Keep in Mind
April 29: Exhibitor Move-In and Registration
April 30-May2: Exhibit Hall Open
May 2: Exhibitor Move-Out
Heartbeat International's Annual Conference is a great opportunity to share innovative solutions to handle long-standing, familiar issues for the pro-life pregnancy help community. We hope to see you there!
Survey: A WiLD Heartbeat Experience
We are so glad you participated in the WiLD Heartbeat Experience! Your feedback will be very helpful in planning future trainings and courses. Please answer the survey questions below. Your answers may be used in future marketing pieces.
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Whether you will be attending the Heartbeat International Conference in person or virtually, there are plenty of learning options available to you.
You can view the full Conference Schedule, including In-Depth Day Trainings, by simply scrolling down.
Those enjoying the In-Person Experience will have the opportunity to select from the various sessions held each day. Note, Tuesday, March 29 is our In-Depth Training Day and is available by purchasing the Conference Bundle.
If you would like to see the Virtual Conference options only, under "Filter By" (located under the social icons), select "Virtual Conference."
All times listed below are in Eastern Time.
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* Trainings marked with an asterisk (*) provide continuing education nursing contact hour credit for nurses (approved by Heartbeat International). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider Number 16061 for 1.00 contact hour for each qualifying medical workshop and 6.00 contact hours for each In-Depth Day. Medical Professionals ~ please bring your license number if applying for CEUs. **The Executive Roundtable is designed for organizations with $500,000 budgets and/or multiple locations.
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Our Annual Conference wouldn't be the same without our amazing sponsors!
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Annual Conference Registration Change Request
Complete the following form to request changes to your current Conference Registration. Please note: Any changes to your registation that include a full or partial refund may require transaction fees.
Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors
Special Thank You to our amazing Conference Sponsors who help keep costs as low as possible for attendees. Their heart for this mighty mission is evident in their work so please be sure to thank them for investing in you!
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Heartbeat Conference Giveaway
Just by looking through Heartbeat International's Annual Conference literature bag, you qualify for a drawing for a $20 gift card. Simply enter by 11:30 a.m. ET on Monday, April 18 for your chance to win.
SAVE THE DATE
Join us in Columbus, Ohio,
on July 20-24, 2026
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"This fits exactly how I want to practice medicine.
It’s evidence-based and rigorous.
It has integrity and incorporates God.
Medicine is fast, just like this week.
This is how medicine should be practiced."
- LAUC Attendee, July 2024
"[Our Medical Director] absolutely LOVED it!!!
She learned so much and she has recommended that
our future medical team will attend this training for ultrasound.
She said it was comprehensive and LOVED the
spiritual component to the training, which
provides life-long networking.
Thank you so much for all you do! "
- LAUC Attendee, Fall 2025
While there are various ultrasound trainings available for nurses and sonographers who work within the pregnancy help movement, Heartbeat International has championed a new form of training that connects the technical needs and the spiritual needs for those working in pregnancy help. The training is held in two parts: First, students complete an online ultrasound training* through Heartbeat International’s Academy, which meets the Association of Women's Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) guidelines for didactic training, as well as completing 25 abdominal and 5-10 transvaginal limited obstetrical scans as a prerequisite** to prepare for the in-person training. Next, students come on-site to participate in an in-person scan lab experience with one -on- one instruction from educators who are also sonographers credentialed in RDMS (OB/GYN) and RNs who have multiple years of experience imaging in Pregnancy Help Clinics.
By combining the technical, practical, and spiritual elements into one pregnancy help medical training, trainees will work towards becoming equipped, qualified, and ready to scan within their center. (Looking for training for other Pregnancy Help staff? Click here!)
This Clinical will include:
- 50+ Scanning Drills
- Pregnant models of all gestations
- Unique L.O.V.E. Approach Method of imaging the preborn babies
- Competency scanning pathology is typically encountered in Limited Obstetric Diagnostic Ultrasound
- First simulation training offered nationally in the Pregnancy Help movement
- Transvaginal instruction on simulation models
- Mastering skills by scanning a simulated ectopic pregnancy
- Image Reviews
- Spiritually focused instructional approach
- Case Studies
- How to introduce a mom to her baby for the very first time
- Skills Evaluations for those completing training
- Supportive team to reinforce your calling
*Heartbeat International will offer 20 Continuing Education Contact Hours for nurses for the didactic portion of training and 12 Continuing Education Contact Hours for nurses for the clinical portion of training. Heartbeat International is an approved provider through the California Board of Nursing, Provider Number 16061.
The focus of the clinical event is on repetition and volume, along with spiritual encouragement and reinforcement of techniques and knowledge gained from the didactic training. The ideal participant is someone who is self-motivated and confident and needs a high volume of scans for training. This event is fast-paced and filled with drills, techniques, and one-on-one instruction from educators who are also sonographers credentialed in RDMS (OB/GYN) and RNs who have multiple years of experience imaging in Pregnancy Help Clinics. Each participant receives a skill evaluation by our instructors; however, Heartbeat
Are you concerned about retaining nursing staff after investing in ultrasound training? We understand this may be a concern. That’s why we’ve gathered data from our LAUC training events to help put your mind at ease—and show you the lasting impact of this investment:
- Post-event surveys show that 98% of those who attended LAUC continue to work in pregnancy help
- After one year, 93% of attendees have continued in their clinic roles
Pricing
The L.O.V.E. Approach Ultrasound Clinical includes 20 hours of didactic training (20 CEUs) and 24 hours of clinical training (12 CEUs).
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| Regular | $2,200 | $2,450 | Until 3/14/2026 |
- You must complete the didactic portion of Heartbeat's Online Ultrasound Training. You will not be permitted to scan without having met this requirement. You should be automatically enrolled in the didactic training within one business day and will receive an email to complete the training at www.HeartbeatAcademy.org. If the registered attendee has not received an email from Heartbeat International within 36 business hours of the registration, please let us know immediately.
- In order to get the most out of your time with us, you must complete 25 abdominal and 5-10 transvaginal limited obstetrical scans before arriving at the training site.
**Nurses attending the LOVE Approach Ultrasound Clinical have found many ways to obtain the prerequisite of 25 abdominal and 5-10 transvaginal limited obstetrical scans. Here are a few ways to fulfill this requirement.
- Scan with another clinic. Here is a locator to find nearby pregnancy help organizations.
- Offer a scanning day to scan clients who have been scanned previously with a sonographer or a trained nurse.
- Scan some women who are not pregnant (such as coworkers or friends) to image female anatomy and to become acquainted with the function of an ultrasound system.
- Contact a local OB office for possible assistance with training scans.
Hotel & Other Helpful Information
*Please remember your registration does not include your hotel accommodations.
A booking link or recommended lodging will be included in your registration confirmation email.
The training will take place at the First Financial Center (formerly the Duke Energy Convention Center). Please use the room block booking link in your registration confirmation email to receive a special room rate.
We recommend that you wait to book airline reservations until your LAUC registration has been confirmed, as these trainings tend to fill up quickly.
Training Schedule
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Monday: Travel day. Check-in at the hotel is available starting at 4:00 p.m. Early check-in may be available if rooms are available.
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Tuesday-Friday: includes all-day sessions (typically 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). We will end at 12:00 p.m. on Friday to allow travel home.
Meals
Lunch meals will be hosted at the training facility.
Attention Affiliates: Be sure to log in as an affiliate using the button in the top right corner of the webpage to receive a discount on the pricing below. (Go to “My Affiliate Dashboard” to make sure your organization is listed. If it is not listed, reach out to awood@heartbeatinternational.
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Conference Recordings Order Form
Select Workshop and Keynote sessions are being made available in digital video format with the ability to view, download, and claim LAS credit for individual sessions. Orders will be assigned to the email address provided. Please allow up to two weeks after conference concludes for your order to be processed. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.
Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at the Heartbeat Annual Conference! By participating in one of the largest pregnancy help conferences in the world, you expand your reach to equip those on the frontlines of pregnancy help. It is because of our Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Marketing Partners that we can keep training costs low for those working directly with women so they can be as effective as possible within their ministries.
Before registering below, please be certain to review our Exhibitor Terms and Conditions as you will be asked to acknowledge them before submitting your form.
