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.
Register for the Conference

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)
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