2025 INTERNATIONAL SCN2A FAMILY & PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE

Agenda & Speakers

Thursday, July 31 (8-5) Professional Registration & Research/Professional Roundtable (Invite Only)

Thursday, July 31 (2-5) General Family Registration and Packet Pick-Up

Friday, Aug 1 (8-4) General Session Day 1 followed by Remembrance & Awards Dinner

Saturday, Aug 2 (8-4) General Session Day 2 followed by Warrior Dance Party Dinner

Sunday, Aug 3 Departures

Hotel Information

Where: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd
Aurora, Co 80019, US

When: July 31, 2025 - August 2, 2025

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CANCELLATION POLICY: You may cancel your reservation for no charge before 11:59 PM local hotel time 72 Hours before arrival. Please note that the hotel will assess a fee of one night's room and tax if you must cancel after this deadline.

A credit card is required at the time of booking to guarantee your reservation with a deposit of one night's room rate plus tax. A credit card is also required at check-in to cover any remaining room costs. If someone else will be covering your charges, please contact the hotel to arrange a credit card authorization. Additionally, a $60.00 per day hold will be placed for incidental charges, with any unused funds refunded upon check-out.

CHILD POLICY: Children 17 years or younger will stay free of charge in an adult’s room with existing bedding.

Sponsors

To become a Sponsor, email Leah Myers at leah.schust@scn2a.org

The FamilieSCN2A Foundation has a no-solicitation policy covering all of our conferences and expositions. We do not allow solicitation at our events by any attendees or unauthorized parties without prior written permission to the FamilieSCN2A Foundation. This policy includes, but is not limited to the following unauthorized activities:

Prohibited Activities:

  •  Unauthorized receptions & parties (including off-site events)
  •  Unauthorized exhibits, mobile exhibits & hospitality suites
  •  Unauthorized membership recruitment activities
  •  Unauthorized promotion of non-FamilieSCN2A Foundation events
  •  Unauthorized research recruiting
  •  Unwelcome advances toward event participants or the FamilieSCN2A Foundation Board Members
  •  Unauthorized on-site distribution of printed or electronic materials including literature, signs, flyers, invitations, tickets, forms, etc. (except business cards)
  •  Any person and/or organization found to be violating this policy may be expelled from the event. No Refunds.
  •  Egregious and/or multiple violations of this policy may result in disqualification from future events at the discretion of the FamilieSCN2A Foundation.

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
  •  6th Conference was held in Columbus, OH at Hilton Columbus in 2022
  •  7th Conference was held in Boston, MA at Sheraton Boston Hotel in 2023
  •  8th Conference was held in Anaheim, CA at Sheraton Park Hotel in 2024
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2025 SCN2A Family Travel Scholarship Application

Deadline: May 1st, 2025

  • Please note the following terms before completing this application:
  • 1) Scholarships are for families with a loved one diagnosed on a genetic report with SCN2A-related disorders (SRD) and are need based only.
  • 2) Our Travel Scholarship Grant provides financial assistance to individuals attending the 2025 Family and Professional Conference. Grants of up to $1,200 are available to help cover expenses such as conference registration, hotel accommodations, and/or travel costs to and from the conference.

    As funds are limited, applicants are encouraged to apply for the amount they truly need and to provide receipts for all expenses. Applicants will be reimbursed for eligible expenses at the conclusion of the conference, once receipts are submitted.

    When applying, please specify the amount you are requesting (up to $1,200) and provide all relevant documentation to support your application. Financial documents are not required, but you must demonstrate how the funds will be used. Grants will be awarded based on the information provided and the available funds.
  • 3) Application Status: You will be notified on or before May 30th, 2025.
  • 4) If approved, you are responsible for reserving your own accommodation and travel. Reserve your hotel room now.
  • 5) Reimbursement will be made by check at the conclusion of the conference after all receipts are submitted. It may take 2-3 weeks to receive payment.

    Please note: Accommodation scholarships cover only 'Standard Run of House' rooms. Upgrades or additional nights are at your own expense.

    Gaylord Rockies Resort & Conference Center, 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019
    July 31, 2025 - August 2, 2025

    *CANCELLATION POLICY: You may cancel your reservation for no charge before 11:59 PM local hotel time 72 Hours before arrival. Please note that we will assess a fee of one night's room and tax if you must cancel after this deadline.

    Children are encouraged to attend. This year we will have a SuperSib Camp for siblings over the age of 3. The camp will be staffed and have activities both on-site at the hotel and off-site field-trips. Children with SRD must have a caregiver with them at all times. There will be activities in the hospitality room for children with SRD and their siblings. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times.
 Travel Scholarship Form

The FamilieSCN2A Foundation is dedicated to helping families attend conferences without financial hardship. However, our funds are made possible through generous donations. We encourage you to explore the list of grants that have previously supported families, as they may be a great first step in securing funding.

 NORD Patient Assistance Program    Oracle Health Foundation Pediatric Grant
              

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!