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Global Science Summit & Gala
The 2026 FAST Global Science Summit & Gala
Our biggest event of the year will be held at the Hyatt Regency Orlando November 5-7, 2026.
Thursday, November 5:
Day: A-BOM/Translational Research Symposium (TRS) meeting (closed, invite only meeting)
Evening: Community Event from 6pm-8pm (open to all registered guests)
Friday, November 6:
All Day: Global Science Summit
Saturday, November 7:
Morning: Global Science Summit
Evening: FAST Gala, an 18+ formal celebration
Key Registration Dates
Aug 1: In-Person and virtual registration opens
Aug 31: Deadline for early bird registration and have your loved one featured in our Gala video
Oct 14: Hotel block closes
Oct 27: In-Person registration closes
International Guests
If you live outside of the United States and will need a visa to travel to the US, please consider applying now. If you would like FAST to write you a letter of invitation for you to enclose with your visa application, we are happy to do so. To request a letter of invitation, please email events@cureangelman.org and provide the full names of the people in your family who will attend.
Parent & Caregiver Scholarship Program
The Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics Global Science Summit & Gala Scholarships (FAST Global Science Summit & Gala Scholarships) provide support to assist individuals to attend the annual FAST Global Science Summit & Gala.
These scholarships are generously made possible by FAST in partnership with Maddie’s Mission Foundation, a family who knows firsthand what this journey feels like and wants others to feel seen, supported, and surrounded by hope.
June 1: Applications open
June 16: Applications close
June 26: Winners announced
"It was so special to attend the FAST Conference & Gala as a scholarship family. We’re so deeply grateful to everyone who made it possible. We went into the weekend hopeful, but left feeling something even greater connected, inspired, and so supported. As a mom of three, it’s not always easy to step away, but this experience filled my cup in a way I didn’t even realize I needed.
We met incredible families, learned so much, and felt the strength of this community in such a meaningful way." - a 2025 FAST Global Science & Summit Scholarship Winner
Professional Travel Awards
Researchers, clinicians, and therapists are critical partners towards a meaningful therapeutic for Angelman syndrome. We know budgets are tight, especially at universities, hospitals, and nonprofits. That’s why FAST is offering Professionals’ Travel Awards to support these key professionals to attend our 2026 FAST Global Science Summit & Gala this November in Orlando.
Join us November 5–7 for three powerful days of science, education, and community.
June 1: Applications open
June 16: Applications close
June 26: Winner's announced
This three-day event features:
The A-BOM/TRS Meeting (Angelman Syndrome Biomarker and Outcomes Measure Consortium and FAST Translational Research Symposium), a closed scientific symposium dedicated to scientists, industry members, clinicians and regulators.
The Global Science Summit, where researchers present the latest breakthroughs directly to the AS community.
The FAST Gala, our largest annual fundraiser, celebrating progress and building momentum.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
If your business or organization is interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the event, please email events@cureangelman.org.
The Global Science Summit is preceded by the Translational Research Symposium and Angelman Syndrome Biomarker and Outcome Measure Consortium (A-BOM) meeting which will be on November 5, 2026 in Orlando, FL. This is an event for the research community by invite only. If you are interested in attending, email events@cureangelman.org.
