Mark Your Calendar:
- August 16, 2026 | Live Conference Q+A
- September 1–30, 2026 | Register in September to Save $10 on Each Paid Registration
- May 15 | Final Day to Register
- June 11–13, 2027 | 2027 Stronger Together 22q Family Conference
Conference Registration Cost
| Registration Type | Age at time of Conference | Cost | Save in September Cost |
| General Attendee | Ages 11 and older | $175 | $165 |
| Young Attendee | Ages 3-10 | $145 | $135 |
| Little Attendee | Ages 2 and younger | Free | Free |
What Your Registration Includes
The 2027 Stronger Together 22q Family Conference is designed to make education, connection, and community accessible to the entire family. Your registration includes all conference programming, family activities, shared meals, and resources designed to help every member of the family participate and feel welcome:
Education and Resources
- Researcher-led panels and educational sessions
- Parent breakout sessions
- 22q Authors Table
- Access to the Exhibitor Hall
- Opportunities to connect with researchers, professionals, and other families
Meals and Conference Extras
- Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments during scheduled conference programming
- Welcome swag bag & Conference T-Shirt
- Sensory support packs
- Access to the Family Wellness Room
Family Programming and Community Experiences
- Parent Welcome Happy Hour
- Programming for school-aged children & siblings, packed with fun activities (Kids matched with camp groups according to age/stage)
- Programming for older children and adults with 22q
- Family Movie Night, Glow Party, Photo Booth, and more
Registration Does Not Include
- Hotel accommodations
- Transportation or other travel expenses
- Saturday dinner, giving families an opportunity to relax and enjoy an evening meal on their own
Need Help Attending?
A limited number of financial assistance awards may be available for families who would otherwise be unable to attend because of conference registration and hotel costs. Assistance will be based on demonstrated financial need and available funding. Application details and eligibility requirements will be posted in December 2026, with award decisions expected by February 15, 2027.
Hotel & Accommodations
Denver Marriott Westminster
7000 Church Ranch Boulevard
Westminster, CO 800021
A limited number of rooms have been reserved for conference attendees at a discounted rate of $179 per night. Families are strongly encouraged to reserve early. Once the discounted block is full, rooms may be unavailable or offered at a significantly higher rate.
Room Block Reservations
The hotel block now along with conference registration.
You will have until May 20, 2027 to book your reservation under our 22q Family Conference 2027 group block, but we expect this to fill up quickly. You are not guaranteed a room block spot with conference registration. Once the room block is filled you will not be able to take advantage of the room block discount, so register for the conference and your room block spot today!
You may use the link below or call the hotel reservations team at 720-887-1177. Select the option for reservations and booking into the 22q Family Conference 2027 room block.
If you are looking to extend your stay we have rooms available before and after the conference, but they are limited, so book now!
Staying at the conference hotel is encouraged to experience the full benefit of the conference, including opportunities to connect with other families during afternoon and evening events, but it is not required.
Holding Your Hotel Reservation
They will need a credit card number to reserve your room.
Cancelling Your Hotel Reservation
You may cancel your reservation for no charge before 11:59 PM local hotel time on June 9, 2027 (2 day[s] before arrival). Please note that if you must cancel after this deadline
they will assess a fee of $359.03 USD.
Modifying Your Hotel Reservation
Any change in the length or dates of a reservation may result in a rate change.
Conference Weekend at a Glance
What To Expect
A detailed conference agenda, session descriptions, and speaker information will be published as plans are finalized.
Friday, June 11
- Attendee check-in, 4-5:30pm
- Welcome Happy Hour, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
- Opening connection opportunities
Saturday, June 12
- Breakfast and lunch
- Researcher-led panels and educational sessions
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- Topics covered will include mental health and adult transition
- Parent breakout sessions
- Children’s, sibling, and adult programming
- Exhibitor Hall
- Family movie night
- Glow Party
Sunday, June 13
- Closing conference programming
- Breakfast
- Final opportunities to connect
- Boxed lunch available
Conference Speakers
Job Position: Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences and Psychology at UCLA
Dr. Carrie Bearden
Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences and Psychology at UCLA
Carrie E. Bearden, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences and Psychology at UCLA, where she directs a research program focused on the neurodevelopmental mechanisms underlying serious mental illness. For more than 20 years, her research has focused on understanding how genetic differences affect brain development, learning, behavior, and mental health in children and young adults. A major focus of her work is 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, and more recently the 22q11.2 duplication. Dr. Bearden leads the ENIGMA 22q11.2 Working Group, as well as other large national and international collaborations studying 22q11.2 , and has helped build international collaborations enabling the largest neuroimaging studies of 22q11.2 copy-number variants (CNVs) to date. She and her team follow individuals with 22q11.2 CNVs over time to better understand the wide range of strengths and challenges experienced by affected individuals, including differences in brain structure and function, cognition, social functioning, sleep, and mental health. She leads and is especially committed to working in partnership with individuals and families to translate research findings into better ways to identify challenges early, support healthy development, and improve quality of life.
Attendee FAQ & Logistics
It is not required that you stay at the conference hotel. However, staying at the conference hotel is encouraged to experience the full benefit of the conference, including opportunities to connect with other families during afternoon and evening events.
Book as early as possible. The discounted hotel block is limited, and we expect rooms to sell out well before the May 20, 2027 deadline. Once the block is full, rooms may be unavailable or offered at significantly higher rates.
Cancellations received by April 11, 2027, are eligible for a full refund of conference registration fees. Cancellations received from April 12 through May 11, 2027, are eligible for a 50% refund of conference registration fees. No registration refunds will be issued after May 11, 2027. The 22q Family Foundation is not responsible for hotel, airfare, transportation, or other travel-related costs. Families are responsible for reviewing and managing the cancellation policies associated with their own travel and accommodations.
Scheduled breakfast, lunch, snacks, and refreshments are included as described in the conference agenda. Saturday dinner is not included.
Yes. School-aged children and siblings will participate in age- and stage-appropriate camp groups with activities planned for them throughout designated conference hours.
Yes. The weekend will include programming and connection opportunities created for older attendees and adults with 22q.
Sensory support packs and a Family Wellness Room will be available. Additional accessibility and accommodation information will be shared as conference plans are finalized.
Attendees will be able to share dietary needs during registration. Although every effort will be made to provide appropriate options, specific accommodations cannot be guaranteed.
Yes. This is your weekend to connect, learn, and belong, and you are welcome to participate in as much of the conference as works for your family. Because programming is planned throughout the full weekend, we encourage you to attend as much as possible. Please note that registration fees are the same regardless of how many days or activities you attend.
We are finalizing the structure of our children’s programming and will share additional details as they become available. Families can expect engaging, camp-style activities for children and siblings of all ages, supported by volunteers who are trained and experienced in working with individuals with disabilities and special needs.
Email the conference team at events@22qfamilyfoundation.org.
