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Global Science Summit & Gala

17th Annual Global Science Summit & Gala is November 8-9, 2024 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida.

Three photos of Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld in Orlando Florida - the pool, a room, and the front of the hotel

The 2024 Global Science Summit Schedule of Speakers is now available!

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The Global Science Summit is preceded by the Translational Research Symposium (TRS-ABOM). An event for the research community by invite only. If you are interested in attending, email events@cureangelman.org

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Dr. Elizabeth Berry Kravis speaking at the 2023 Global Science Summit.

Register & Book your Hotel Room

  • In-person registration and the FAST hotel block are now closed.

  • Please email events@cureangelman.org if you have any questions.

The Weekend Schedule at a Glance

All events below are open to registered guests (unless otherwise noted), take place at the hotel, and free except for the Gala. Registration is required for the community event and the Gala.

  • Thursday

    • 8:00am-6:00pm: Translational Research Symposium (TRS) / Angelman Syndrome Biomarker and Outcome Measure Consortium (A-BOM)

      • For researchers, clinicians and industry; by invite only.

    • 5:30pm-6:30pm: A President's Welcome Happy Hour

  • Friday

    • 6:30am-7:15am: A group workout led by FAST Athletes

    • 8:30am-5:45pm: Global Science Summit, focus on Translational Research

    • 6:00pm-8:00pm: Community Event at the Aqua Zone

  • Saturday

    • 6:30am-7:15am: A group run led by FAST Athletes

    • 8:30am-1:00pm: Global Science Summit, focus on Clinical Trials

    • 6:00pm-7:00pm: Cocktail Reception (21+, ticketed event)

    • 7:00pm-12:00am: FAST Gala (21+, ticketed event)

Submit Your Photo for the Gala Video

Any families who registered in-person or virtually by August 30th had the option for their child to be featured in the gala video.

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.

Sponsors and Exhibitors

  • If your business or organization is interested in sponsoring the event, please click here.

  • If your business or organization is interested in exhibiting at the event, please click here more information.

  • Email events@cureangelman.org for more details.

2023 Global Science Summit & Gala Recap

Angelman Syndrome News

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