MDF invites you to attend the 2027 MDF International Conference<\/strong>\u00a0at the Hyatt Regency Seattle<\/strong><\/a> in Seattle, Washington.<\/p>\n Community members are invited to join us for a welcome reception on Thursday evening, April 29<\/strong>. Community sessions will be held on Friday, April 30<\/strong>, and Saturday, May 1<\/strong>, followed by optional workshops for community members on Sunday morning, May 2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Professional Track programming begins one day earlier, on Wednesday, April 28<\/strong>. View Professional Track information and registration.<\/a><\/p>\n Join the DM community in Seattle\u00a0for our most anticipated event of the year! <\/strong>This year’s program includes educational sessions exploring research, drug development, symptom management, and other critical topics for DM families, plus opportunities for formal and informal networking, wellness, and fun.<\/p>\n Register as a DM Community Member!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n This page provides Community Track registration information for people living with DM, caregivers, family members, and other members of the DM community. Clinicians, researchers, students, industry representatives, and other DM professionals can view Professional Track information and registration here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Community registration includes access to general sessions, Community Track sessions, meals, and other activities and services. Community registrants may also attend Professional Track sessions, however priority access to these sessions will be given to Professional Track registrants.<\/em><\/p>\n Community members who are unable to attend in-person are welcome you to join us virtually! Please note that not all sessions will be recorded or made available to virtual attendees.<\/em><\/p>\n We encourage all attendees to register early to take advantage of our discounted community registration rates:<\/p>\n Register as a DM Community Member!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Conference Registration does not include your hotel room.<\/strong>\u202fSee the Hotel Room Block section below for information about staying at the Hyatt Regency Seattle and booking a room at MDF\u2019s discounted rate.<\/p>\n The DM community deserves a conference experience that is accessible, comfortable, and easy to navigate. After significant research, community feedback, and in-person site visits, MDF is excited to host the 2027 MDF International Conference at the Hyatt Regency Seattle<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, the Hyatt Regency Seattle offers convenient access to dining, public transportation, museums, markets, waterfront attractions, and family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n MDF prioritized a venue with features that will help make the conference more accessible, comfortable, and welcoming for the DM community:<\/strong><\/p>\n We want the 2027 MDF International Conference in Seattle to be accessible to as many members of our community as possible. MDF offers several levels of financial assistance to help people living with DM and their families participate, including dedicated assistance for juvenile-onset adults and individuals diagnosed with congenital myotonic dystrophy.<\/em><\/p>\n Choose the level of support that best fits your needs:<\/p>\n Everyone is welcome to apply! Priority will be given to first-time conference attendees and those with the greatest financial need. Applicants who have attended multiple MDF conferences or previously received financial assistance from MDF may be asked to wait for a decision until all first-time applicants have been considered.<\/p>\n Download the full MDF Conference Financial Aid Policy.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Applications must be submitted by midnight on Friday, January 29, 2027. <\/strong><\/p>\n Apply for Conference Financial Aid!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Have questions or need help with your application? Contact MDF Senior Manager of Community Education Emily Romney at emily.romney@myotonic.org<\/a> or call 415-800-7777.<\/p>\n Back by popular demand, our 2027 program will feature a Wellness Room, Movement Moments, Fireside Chats, Workshops, Networking Buddies, and Friday night entertainment<\/strong>. The 2027 MDF Conference will feature returning sessions and tracks, including:<\/p>\n In addition to our general sessions, MDF is working to tailor educational sessions to different audiences within the DM community:<\/p>\n Register as a DM Community Member!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n MDF offers a First Timers’ Tea<\/strong> for first-time attendees before breakfast Friday morning. MDF will partner interested first-time attendees with MDF Board members, Support Group Facilitators, and other longtime MDF Conference attendees to help make their first conference experience welcoming and successful.<\/p>\n During registration, you will be asked which days you plan to attend and about any dietary requirements.\u00a0 This information will help MDF and the Hyatt Regency Seattle\u202faccommodate dietary\u00a0 needs and prepare the appropriate amount of food. All in-person registrations include the following meals:<\/p>\n Be the bridge between the DM Community and Research Professionals! The Conference Networking Buddies system pairs DM professionals, including researchers, clinicians, and industry partners, with people living with myotonic dystrophy, caregivers, their family members. MDF will provide assigned seating during Friday lunch so you can get to know your conference buddy! There will be additional opportunities to connect with your buddy during snack breaks, cocktail hours, or poster sessions throughout the conference.<\/p>\n Participation is optional.<\/strong> You can opt out <\/strong>during registration.<\/p>\n From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday morning,<\/strong> community attendees may request one-on-one appointments with experts in fields relevant to myotonic dystrophy.<\/p>\n Please note: <\/strong>Indicating your interest during registration does not guarantee an appointment. Appointments will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n Register as a DM Community Member!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n MDF has secured an exclusive 10% discount<\/strong> on mobility device rentals from Cloud of Goods<\/a> for conference attendees. Delivery and pickup services may also be available depending on the location and equipment selected.<\/p>\n Book online and use promo code COG10OFF<\/strong> at checkout. If you need assistance with booking, call 407-535-3103.<\/p>\n Book a Mobility Device Rental<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n MDF has secured a special discounted rate at the Hyatt Regency Seattle.<\/strong> Located in the heart of downtown, the hotel is close to restaurants, shopping, and many of\u202fSeattle\u2019s best-known attractions, including\u202fthe Pike Place Market<\/strong>\u202fand the\u202fSpace Needle<\/strong>!<\/p>\n Discounted rooms for conference attendees start at $209 a night<\/strong>. Rooms are limited and not guaranteed until hotel confirms your reservation. Rooms must be booked before 3pm on April 7th!<\/strong><\/p>\n Need an accessible room for your conference stay?<\/strong> Select the \u201cAccessible Room\u201d option when booking online or call Hyatt reservations at 1 (888) 591-1234.<\/p>\n Book your Hotel Room at the MDF Conference Rate!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Conference registrations does not reserve your hotel room.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), approximately 14 miles from the Hyatt Regency Seattle.<\/p>\n Travelers can reach the Hyatt Regency Seattle by taxi, ride-sharing apps, or public transportation. Attendees are responsible for arranging their own ground transportation to and from the airport and throughout the conference.<\/p>\n View 2027 MDF Conference Transportation Information.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n If you plan to use free childcare at the conference, please indicate your interest during registration or contact planner@myotonic.org<\/a> by\u00a0Friday, November 20th, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n We understand that circumstances can change. MDF contracts for conference presenters, travel, and hotel services nine to twelve months in advance and adjusts those contracts based on registration numbers.\u202fWe are therefore unable to process registration cancellations made after Monday, March 29, 2027.<\/strong><\/p>\n Hotel room cancellations must be made directly with the hotel.<\/strong> To avoid being charged one night’s room rate and tax, you must cancel before 11:59 pm PT at least one day before arrival.<\/p>\n If you have registration questions or need assistance with registration, please contact MDF at 415-800-7777<\/strong> or info@myotonic.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\nRegistration Types and Fees<\/h2>\n
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Conference Networking Buddies<\/h3>\n
Sunday Morning Workshops<\/h3>\n
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Mobility Discount<\/h2>\n
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