SYS Family Conference 


 

June 27 & 28, 2025
Phoenix, AZ

About the Event

Our 2025 Schaaf-Yang Family Conference will be held in conjunction with the International PWS Conference: United in Hope. Join us for 2 days of Schaaf-Yang-specific programming and community-building. Topics include:

  • Caring for Your Loved One With SYS, Presented by Dr. Jennifer Miller and Michael Tan
  • An Update from the Schaaf Lab
  • Behavior Roundtable: Supporting Your Love One with SYS
  • Supporting Siblings of People with Schaaf-Yang
  • SYS Research Deep-Dive: Magel2, What Have We Learned?
  • Findings From The Global SYS Registry
  • Take Action for Schaaf-Yang!

Plus, enjoy access to an additional 30 United in Hope sessions covering topics such as:

  • Dynamic Movement Interventions
  • Strategies to Create a Strong and Healthy Marriage or Partnership
  • Caring for the Caregiver (That's You!)
  • Empowered Fathers of Exceptional Children
  • Financial Planning and Guardianship
  • Essential Components of Effective IEPs
  • And more!

 

Registration Details

Schaaf-Yang Family Conference Registration: $300
SYS Family Conference + Clinical & Scientific Program:
$550

Registration Closes June 17th. On-site registration will not be available. 
Refund Policy: Tickets may be refunded before June 10, 2025. A $50 processing fee will be deducted for all refunds.

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Program


Enjoy 2 full days of Schaaf-Yang-specific breakout sessions.

 

Accommodations


The 2025 conference will take place at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa in Phoenix, AZ. A number of affordable hotels are located nearby ranging from $68 to $200/night. 

The closest hotels to the conference venue are:

  • TownePlace Suites by Marriott
    Tempe at Arizona Mills Mall (avg $117/night)

  • Sonesta ES Suites
    Tempe (avg $91/night

  • Embassy Suites by Hilton
    Phoenix Tempe (avg $136/night)

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
    Phoenix Tempe (avg $150/night)

Click here to see hotel availability and rates >>

 

 

SYS Families Unite!