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Registration is Open - U2FP's Annual Symposium
May 17, 2024

Registration is Open - U2FP’s Annual Symposium

Matthew Rodreick


Registration for U2FP’s Annual Science & Advocacy Symposium is officially open!
 

Above: Traci Fernandez uses her epidural stimulator to stand and transfer following a talk by Sakina Valika (PT, DPT, NCS, MSCS) at last year's symposium in Minneapolis.

Point of View
We are all looking at the problem of spinal cord injury from our own unique perspective. Let’s listen and learn from each other so we can build a collaborative vision that helps bring recovery after SCI.

Where
This year’s event will take place at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, on September 27 - 28, 2024. Check out the conference hotel page on our website for more info. Then book a room in our block for just $189/night.


Why Attend?

  • Hear about cutting-edge research from top-tier scientists
  • Forge deeper connections with the SCI community
  • Network with top scientists, clinicians, foundations, and biotech firms.
  • Take advantage of available discounts & grants
     

Discounts

  • Save 30% when you register now during our Early Bird registration period! 
  • SCI Individuals/family members and Students receive a 50% discount on top of our already low registration fees.  
  • Personal Care Assistants attend for free (limit 1)
  • See instructions for claiming these discounts on our registration page.


Travel Grants
We provide Travel Grants to individuals with paralysis in need of financial assistance. Click here to apply now! (Special thanks to the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation & Global Technology Services for helping to underwrite this program).
 

More Details

Don’t pass up your chance to engage with cutting-edge scientists, researchers, clinicians and advocates in order to advance the movement for curative interventions.
 

Join us!

 

PS - Consider joining our fantastic lineup of sponsors, listed below. This year’s Symposium wouldn't be happening without the tremendous support of our title sponsor, The Emory Neurotrauma Translational Research Center (ENTiRe).

2024 Science & Advocacy Symposium Sponsors