SEPTEMBER 20-21, 2019 IN HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA
Join the Association for Glycogen Storage Disease for their 41st Annual Patient/Family/Professional Conference for those affected with GSD, their families, and medical professionals involved in treatment or research of any type of GSD. The focus of this annual conference is meeting other people and families affected by GSD, gaining a better understanding of the GSDs and their implications, and learning about the latest research findings and upcoming studies.
The 2019 AGSD Patient/Family/Professional Conference will convene at the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake, and August 30, 2019 is the deadline for the special AGSD Conference room-rate of $109/night + taxes. Conference registration is now active. After August 30th, a late fee of $50.00 will be added to all conference registrations. Hotel reservations are attendees’ responsibility. The hotel parking fee is waived. Please call the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake at 1-866-577-1156 to make your reservation. You must identify yourself as part of the “AGSD Annual 2019 Conference” to get their discounted rate by the August 30th deadline.
If traveling by air, Hobby Airport [HOU] is the closest airport to the conference location. There is no free airport-shuttle offered by the hotel.
The AGSD Conference costs include the registration fee and the meal costs for Friday evening dinner and Saturday lunch. The Saturday evening dinner and entertainment is provided free for all conference registrants. The 1-mile Fun Run/Walk will be held at the completion of the Conference on Saturday; Fun Run/Walk registration is now open. The Fun Run/Walk is the main fundraiser for the Association for Glycogen Storage Disease this year, and participants are encouraged to enroll sponsors of their run/walk (pledge sheets are available). For further information about the Fun Run/Walk, please contact Jessica Knepler (or by phone at 815-483-1244).