Angelman Today November / December edition 2013 | Page 40

The Foundation for Angelman
Syndrome Therapeutics
Presents the 2013 FAST Global
Summit on Angelman Syndrome
A Weekend-Long Event Including an
Educational Seminar, Scientific
Symposium, Fundraising Gala and more
FAST Global Summit on Angelman Syndrome
The Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics ("FAST") is pleased to announce that the 2nd Annual
Global Summit on Angelman Syndrome will take place on Friday and Saturday, December 6-7, 2013 at
the Hyatt Regency Chicago. You will not want to miss this year's excitement as we have more free
seminars, more guest speakers and even more celebrity attendees!

The Annual FAST Gala will take place Friday evening, 6:00 PM to Midnight, in the Regency Ballroom of the
Hyatt Regency Chicago. Guest speakers this year include Dr. Edwin Weeber and Dr. Rebecca Burdine. Guest
of Honor is Golden Globe winning actor and fellow parent,Colin Farrell. Additional celebrity attendees will
be announced in the coming months! Entertainment will be provided by 7th Heaven Band. Additional
entertainment will be announced in the coming months.
There will be two seminars on Saturday afternoon, December 7th, 2013, one on challenging behaviors in
Angelman Syndrome and one on sleep strategies for children with Angelman Syndrome. Dr. Chris Oliver,
world expert on challenging behaviors in Angelman Syndrome, will host the seminar on behaviors and Dr.
Keith Allen, Professor of Psychology and Pediatrics, will host the sleep seminar, both will have a parent
Q&A session immediately following. To view videos of the Educational Seminar and Scientific Round Table
hosted at the 2012 FAST Global Summit on Angelman Syndrome, please visit the FAST YouTube page.
A Scientific Round Table panel will be held on Saturday, December 7th, 2013. Speakers include renowned
Angelman Syndrome experts, Dr. Edwin Weeber, Dr. Scott Dindot and Dr. David Segal. Additional speakers
will be announced in the coming months. The Scientific Round Table discussion will be the most
comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the current landscape of Angelman research. Immediately
following the informative discussion, the scientists will answer any questions from audience members in a
Q&A session.
Important facts to know about the 2013 FAST Global Summit on Angelman Syndrome:
Date:
Friday - Saturday, December 6-7, 2013
Location:
Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
Events:
Friday night - Annual FAST Gala
Saturday afternoon - 2 educational, Angelman-specific seminars
Saturday afternoon - Scientific Round Table