We are pleased to present this Conference free of charge to U.S. patients, families and healthcare providers; there is no registration fee and the Conference meals (Friday Welcome Reception, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner; Sunday brunch) are included for U.S. patients, family members and healthcare providers. Non-U.S. patients and families may attend at a rate of $400.00 per person.
U.S. patients/family members who would like to attend the Conference but find travel expenses beyond their current means should contact Patient Services Manager Eileen Scott at
Eileen.s@thalassemia.org.
Guests must make hotel reservations directly with the Hilton San Diego Mission Valley. We have secured a rate of $165.00 + tax (single or double occupancy) per night. Children under the age of 18 can stay free in the same room, using existing bedding, with parent(s). Additional persons sharing the room, 18 or older, will incur a $15.00 per night/per person additional charge.
Reservations can be made on-line by clicking the link above listed under Web (if not directed to the site, please copy and paste the link in to your web browser).
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/S/SANMVHF-PF2-20160707/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
or, via telephone at 800-445-8667, request the San Diego Hilton Mission Valley and use Group Code PF2.
Registration must be received no later than June 15, 2016. We regret that we are unable to register people at the Conference.
Below please find a link to the Conference Agenda. Please copy & paste into your web browser
http://tinyurl.com/ConAgenda
The Hilton San Diego Mission Valley is approximately 10 miles from the San Diego International Airport. CAF is working to arrange shuttle service to/from the airport for as many participants as possible; more details will be forthcoming. The Amtrak station is approximately five miles from the Hilton San Diego Mission Valley. The Greyhound bus station is approximately six miles from the hotel.