2024 National Scleroderma Conference

Join us in Seattle for the 2024 National Scleroderma Conference, July 19-21, 2024

Whether you are newly diagnosed or have had scleroderma for many years, the National Scleroderma Conference is a great way to learn about the disease and become connected with others who are dealing with the same experiences.

Join us in Seattle, Washington, July 19-21, for a fully in-person conference that offers an information-rich opportunity for people living with scleroderma, their caregivers, family members, and friends.

Workshops, panel discussions and other educational sessions are led by leading scleroderma researchers and health care professionals.

We also offer the Kids Get Scleroderma, Too! Conference geared toward youth affected by scleroderma and their families. For more information on the Kids Get Scleroderma, Too! Conference, click here.

We would like to thank our corporate sponsors and donors for helping to reduce the cost for participants.

 

Registration is OFFICIALLY OPEN!
Click here to REGISTER TODAY

 

For additional information about National Conference Sponsorship Opportunities click here or to learn more about Exhibitor Opportunities click here.

Top 8 Reasons You Should Attend the National Patient Education Conference

  • Understand how to cope with the emotional challenges of living with scleroderma
  • Develop strategies for staying motivated
  • Meet people who want to take charge of their scleroderma, their health, and their lives
  • Build a support network and talk with others who share similar experiences
  • Learn about current therapies from the medical community
  • Be empowered to become a more effective partner in your own health care
  • Discover ways to increase public awareness of the disease
  • Make new, long-lasting friendships

2024 Conference Scholarships Available

Thanks to the generous support of many donors and chapters, scholarships will be available to the 2024 National Scleroderma Conference in Seattle, Washington.

Conference scholarships are intended to help those who would be unable to attend without outside financial assistance. The National Scleroderma Foundation has a dedicated committee that administers the awards based on individual need and available funds. We regret that we are unable to assist all those who apply; however, the Foundation will use the resources of our scholarship funds to assist as many applicants as we are able.

The deadline to submit scholarship applications is March 20, 2024.

Please download and complete the fillable application here

Decisions regarding scholarship awards will be announced in April. For more information, please contact the National Office at (800) 722-4673 or email scholarships@scleroderma.org.

Support the Scholarship Program

Please help support the National Scleroderma Foundation Conference Scholarship Program by making a gift today. The more dollars we can raise together, the more opportunities we can create for new and aspiring attendees. Please click the Donate Now button to make your donation online with a credit card. Also, please be sure to indicate that your gift is designated for the scholarship fund.

You can also donate via mail.  Be sure to check scholarship fund under how you would like to designate your gift. Checks should be made out the National Scleroderma Foundation. All proceeds raised for this fund will be used solely for scholarship purposes. Funds and form may be sent to the national office at:

National Scleroderma Foundation
Attn: Scholarship Fund
300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105
Danvers, MA 01923

On behalf of all those who will receive scholarships to this year’s conference, we thank you for your generous support.

Hotel Information

The 2024 National Scleroderma Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside. To receive your special conference room rate, please reserve your room through our exclusive booking portal. A reservations link will also be sent to your email address once you’ve registered for the event.

Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside

900 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, Washington
98004-4272
(425) 462-1234
concierge@hyatt.com

For any further questions, please contact our office at (800) 722-4673, or email info@scleroderma.org

Transportation & Parking Information

  • Sea-Tac International Airport– 17 miles / 30 mins from Hyatt Regency Bellevue
  • Bellevue Transit Center—with links to Sea-Tac Intl Airport and downtown Seattle (.5 miles from venue)

Other Transportation

Car Rentals:

  • Enterprise Rent -A-Car : 425-641-1365
  • Avis Car Rental : 425-462-9373
  • National Car Rental: 425-746-2290

Parking Information

The hotel offers overnight self parking for $15 per day(plus taxes). This is a discounted rate for National Scleroderma Conference attendees.

Medical Device Information

There are many options in Seattle & Bellevue for medical device rentals. Here are a few of them:

Wheelchair/Scooter Rentals:

Oxygen Rental:

THANK YOU to Our National Scleroderma Conference Sponsors

PATRON:

 

 

PARTNER:

 

 

ADDITIONAL SUPPORTERS:

Genentech, Inc.

Merck, Inc.

Talaris Therapeutics