2023 SCN2A FAMILY & PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE

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Announcing the 5th biennial SCN2A Family & Professional Conference!!

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What: The 2023 SCN2A Family & Professional Conference is co-hosted by The FamilieSCN2A Foundation and The Rosamund Stone Zander Translational Neuroscience Center of Boston Children's Hospital. This conference provides a unique opportunity for SCN2A families & professionals to come together and learn about SCN2A-related topics.

Where: The Sheraton Boston Hotel (Downtown) 39 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02199. Off site events include a special dinner at the New England Aquarium.

When: Arrivals on Wednesday, July 19 and departures Saturday, July 22, 2023

Agenda & Speakers

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What: The 2023 SCN2A Family & Professional Conference is co-hosted by The FamilieSCN2A Foundation and The Rosamund Stone Zander Translational Neuroscience Center of Boston Children's Hospital. This conference provides a unique opportunity for SCN2A families & professionals to come together and learn about SCN2A-related topics.

Where: The Sheraton Boston Hotel (Downtown) 39 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02199. Off site events include a special dinner at the New England Aquarium.

When: Arrivals on Wednesday, July 19 and departures Saturday, July 22, 2023

 Conference Agenda

Exhibitor

Corporate Exhibitor Opportunities - All exhibitor fees are tax deductible donations

PLATINUM LEVEL $25,000
  •  Acknowledgement on select conference materials as Platinum Level Hero
  •  Recognition on all conference invitations, media releases and electronic newsletters
  •  Corporate logo placed on conference registration website with link to Exhibitor's website
  •  Visible signage at event with recognition as Platinum Hero
  •  Naming rights as title Hero for Family & Professional Dinner
  •  One (1) exhibitor space
  •  Conference registration and dinner attendance for five attendees
GOLD LEVEL $15,000
  •  Acknowledgement in select conference materials as Gold Level Hero
  •  Recognition on all conference invitations, media releases and electronic newsletters
  •  Corporate logo placed on conference registration website with link to Exhibitor's website
  •  Visible signage at event with recognition as Gold Hero
  •  One (1) exhibitor space
  •  Conference registration and dinner attendance for four attendees
SILVER LEVEL $10,000
  •  Acknowledgement in select conference materials as Silver Level Hero
  •  Recognition on all conference invitations and electronic newsletters
  •  Corporate logo placed on conference registration website with link to Exhibitor's website
  •  Visible signage at event with recognition as Silver Hero
  •  One (1) exhibitor space
  •  Conference registration and dinner attendance for three attendees
BRONZE LEVEL $5,000
  •  Acknowledgement in select conference materials as Bronze Level Hero
  •  Corporate logo placed on conference registration website with link to Exhibitor's website
  •  Visible signage at event with recognition as Bronze Hero
  •  One (1) exhibitor space
  •  Conference registration and dinner attendance for two attendees
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Hotel Information

Where: The Sheraton Boston Hotel (Downtown) 39 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02199. Off site events include a special dinner at the New England Aquarium.

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Past Conferences

Take a look at our list of past conferences. The FamilieSCN2A Foundation holds our Family & Professional Conference every 2 years.

  •  1st Conference was held in Chicago, IL at Lurie Children’s Hospital in 2016
  •  2nd Conference was held in Wilmington, Delaware at Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
  •  3rd Conference was held in Seattle, WA in 2019
  •  4th Conference was held virtually - 2020 Rx: Hope Virtual Series
  •  5th Conference was held virtually - 2021 Rx: Hope Table Talks
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SCN2A Family Scholarship Application

**SCHOLARSHIP CLOSED**

  • Please note the following terms before completing this application:
  • 1) The Scholarships are for families with a loved one diagnosed on a genetic report with SCN2A-related disorders.
  • 2) Scholarships may cover up to 3 nights (4 for international) in the hotel, one family registration fee, flight stipend up to $300 (per family) for domestic / $600 (per family) for International and/or gas and toll stipend (up to $200 per family).
  • 3) You will be notified whether your application has been selected for sponsorship sometime between May 15th - May 30th, 2023. Please reserve your hotel room now (you can cancel up to 72 hours prior to check-in without being charged) as they are very limited.
  • 4) If approved, you will be responsible for reserving the hotel room and will need to send us your confirmation number to add to the master account. If you would like to stay at the hotel additional nights, that will be at your own expense. Scholarships for the Sheraton Boston Hotel are for July 19-22.
  • 5) Children are encouraged to attend. Formal childcare is not included. There will be activities in the hospitality room for children with SCN2A-related disorders and their siblings. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times.
        

Our goal is to find a cure!

Did you or your child just receive a new diagnosis of SCN2A? If so, please know you are not alone!