2020 CONFERENCE

SCN2A Summer Seminar, July 31 - Aug 1 in Columbus, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions

The FamilieSCN2A Foundation holds our Family & Professional Conference every 2 years - however this year we are adding in a special conference called SCN2A Summer Seminar, on our off year to focus on families!

Agenda & Speakers

The FamilieSCN2A Foundation is currently working on the agenda and presenters and we will provide a final agenda as it becomes finalized. Topics that are being considered for the conference include:

  •  SCN2A 101
  •  Basics of Genetics, what your child's variant means
  •  Clinical Management & Comorbidities of SCN2A Disorders
  •  Pharmacology update on best drugs for SCN2A
  •  Autism & SCN2A
  •  Therapies that can help your child today
    •  OT
    •  PT
    •  ABA
  •  Communication for the non verbal child / ACC
  •  Cortical Visual Impairment in SCN2A
  •  Natural History Studies
  •  Lab updates from around the world / the SCN2A Landscape
  •  Gene Therapy, understanding the techniques & process behind making this a reality
  •  SCN2A Research Pipeline Report

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
FRIEND LEVEL $1,000
  •  Acknowledgment in select conference materials as a Friend Level Hero
  •  Visible signage at event with recognition as Friend Level Hero
  •  One (1) exhibitor space
  •  Conference registration and dinner attendance for one attendee
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Hotel Information

The Hilton Columbus at Easton is a AAA 4-Diamond, full service, upscale, smoke-free hotel. Easton's thriving corporate and retail centers make the Hilton Easton the perfect location. A world of excitement awaits just outside. There are more than 200 shops and over 50 restaurants and entertainment. It's all just steps from the Hilton Columbus at Easton and it's unforgettable!

The Hilton Columbus at Easton completed a $23 million dollar renovation in 2018. The Foundation chose this property because of the INDOOR POOL and close walking distance to so many fun activities. We feel this will be a perfect venue for our families!

Reservations are to be made by each individual directly to the Hilton via this link http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/C/CMHCHHF-SCN-20200727/index.jhtml
To guarantee rate and room type, please ensure the name of the group, arrival date, and any other information needed is given at the time of reservation.

Your Group Name is SCN2A Summer Seminar (This is the name that an attendee must ask for when calling to make a reservation)
The first date of arrival is: 07/31/2020
The last date of departure is: 08/03/2020

Guests have until 7/2/2020 to make reservations for this group.

Located in: Easton Town Center
Address: 3900 Chagrin Dr, Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: (614) 414-5000

Things to Do

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