Rizzo Center

The Rizzo Center is a dynamic retreat for meetings, conferences and special events, paired with comfortable, welcoming hotel accommodations in a boutique setting. Owned by the University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School, this Chapel Hill, North Carolina hotel is located in the community of Meadowmont Village just minutes away from RTP and RDU.

Rizzo Center combines sophisticated meetings with a serene setting, integrated instructional technology, and award-winning service. Experience executive style with southern grace.

Surrounded by 30 acres of woodlands and landscaped grounds, the Center encourages fresh perspectives and creative thinking. The well-designed architectural features of this hotel near Kenan Stadium- from modern thoughtful guest rooms to light-filled conference rooms to expansive outdoor gardens - create productive and pleasant meetings.

The Rizzo Center is a wonderful place to stay in case you are visiting us from out of town or just needing a peaceful night in a beautiful setting.  You may book your room at Rizzo Center - UNC Trauma Conference Overnight Booking Link.

Vendor Exhibition

Along with high-quality educational offerings, The May Day Trauma Conference also features vendor exhibitions where participants can learn about new and emerging technology and services in trauma care.  The vendor exhibition will be open the before the conference, during breaks, and lunch.  Come learn and network with our partners who provide the material and services to take great care of trauma patients.

Silent Auction to Support the UNC Medical Foundation SANE FUND

Help support our UNC Medical Foundation SANE Fund through our silent auction!  SANE stands for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner.  SANEs are Forensic Nurses that work with patients who have experienced sexual violence. They provide a comprehensive head-to-toe exam, evidence collection, referrals and assistance with reporting.

UNC Forensic Nurses seek to provide people who have experienced violence a safe place to receive timely, compassionate, competent care.  Forensic Nurses
are proficient in medical forensic evaluation and treatment.  By utilizing the ideals of evidence-based, patient-centered, culturally-competent, and trauma-informed care, they promote the psychological well-being of patients by empowering them with support, health information, and community resources in addition to medical forensic services.

Over twenty baskets donated by partners from across the health system will be open for bid throughout the conference. Check out some of these awesome baskets (see attached).

Daily Giveaways

Awesome prizes donated by local restaurants and businesses will be raffled at breaks throughout the conference.  At the end of the conference, two lucky participants will win a scholarship to one day of next year’s conference.  All participants who are present will be eligible to win.

Tar Heel Trauma Merchandise

The Tar Heel Trauma Program will be offering some cool “merch.”  This year will be offering our popular Tar Heel Trauma yoga jackets along with other apparel.