WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT THE CONFERENCE.
A tentative schedule is now available to view!
Click the button to see everything you can enjoy at the Conference. Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Plus, we have a few surprises up our sleeves!
Whether you are attending the Conference or not, you can participate in our online auction. We are continually adding great items until the start of the auction so, check back often.
Much like conferences in the past, you can expect:
- KidsCamp for your children during the Conference
- Breakout Sessions you may choose to attend
- Clinic appointments with CCN specialists (limited appointments available)
- Respite for Caregivers
- Adult Only Events
Planned activities for the entire family, including:
- Swimming at the hotel pool
- Pass the Torch (aka Million Miles Walk) event
- Time to do your own thing, like visit the Liberty Bell
- Sports Hero theme dinner with dancing and photo booth
- Learn what researchers are up to
- Meet new friends, hang out with old ones
- SWF Swag Bag and Commemorative T-Shirt for Each Attendee
- New Seminars and Workshops
- Ice Cream Social at Arden Theatre
- Optional Phillies Baseball Game
- Sightseeing in Philadelphia
- Concert: Jordan St. Cyr, Christian singer and songwriter
- Scavenger Hunt
- Social Media Video Workshop
- Visit with our sponsors (UCB and Neurelis)
- Silent Auction
- Sports-Themed Warrior Dinner
- Prize giveaways
- Amazing Philly-Themed Menu
Our Speakers and Doctors:
The doctors, clinicians, and researchers who speak at the SWF Int’l Family Conference generously volunteer their time. The Foundation doesn’t pay for their presentations; they cover their hotel and travel expenses. Furthermore, besides planning seminars, many of them actively participate in organizing family activities. Their dedication and commitment to supporting families is genuinely unique! We’re so grateful for their selfless contributions to our community.
We have three Clinical Care Networks (CCN) in the Philadelphia area! When choosing a host city for our Conference, one key factor we consider is the proximity of a CCN in case of a medical emergency—and having access to wonder doctors and speakers. Access to medical care near our Conference is a top priority in our event planning.
The three CCNs near Philadelphia include Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, Wills Eye Hospital, and Nemours Children’s Health.
