SYS Family Conference 


 

Save the Date!
October 9 & 10, 2026

Philadelphia, PA

Registration for this event will open this fall. Questions? Please email melissa.demand@fpwr.org.

 

About the Event

Our annual Schaaf-Yang Family Conference is held in conjunction with our annual PWS Family Conference.  Join us for 2 days of Schaaf-Yang-specific programming and community-building.

We are currently working on our 2026 conference programs, but sample topics from previous years have included:

  • Caring for Your Loved One With SYS
  • Updates from the Schaaf Lab
  • Behavior Roundtable: Supporting Your Loved One with SYS
  • Supporting Siblings of People with Schaaf-Yang
  • SYS Research Deep-Dive
  • Findings From The Global SYS Registry
  • Take Action for Schaaf-Yang!

 

Registration Details

Schaaf-Yang Family Conference Registration: $300 per person

Childcare is not currently available. Children are welcome to attend with their parents. 

Registration Closes September 30, 2026. On-site registration will not be available. 
Refund Policy: Tickets may be refunded before September 30, 2026. A $50 processing fee will be deducted for all refunds.

Register for the Conference

High-Level 2025 Conference Schedule-SYS

 

Program


Our 2026 conference program is currently under development.
Pease come back soon!

 

Accommodations


The 2026 conference will take place in Philadelphia, PA, at the Marriott Philadelphia Downtown.

A limited room block is available at the discounted rate of $221/night until September 15, 2026.

Details for our room block will be shared after tickets are purchased in our confirmation email.

 

SYS Families Unite!