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2025 DLG4 SHINE Scientific & Family Conference
Thu, Jul 17
|Watt Hotel Rahway Tapestry Collection
We’re excited to announce the upcoming DLG4 Family & Research Conference in Rahway, NJ, just minutes from New York City, taking place from July 17-18th, 2025. “Together, Let's SHINE a Light on DLG4!
Time & Location
Jul 17, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT – Jul 18, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
Watt Hotel Rahway Tapestry Collection, 1403 Irving St, Rahway, NJ 07065, USA
About the event
Your registration for the 2025 DLG4 SHINE Scientific & Family Conference is more than just admission. It’s an investment in a meaningful, community-driven experience. Your contribution helps provide:
Research Support – Funding travel grants for leading DLG4 SHINE researchers who are advancing critical research efforts.
Meals* – Enjoy lunch and dinner on both Thursday and Friday.
Exclusive Conference T-Shirt – Unite our community and raise awareness with a special event t-shirt for our group photo.
Family Activity Admission – Complimentary entry for everyone to an exciting family outing (e.g., zoo, aquarium, or water park).
Friday Night Celebration – A fun, inclusive gathering at the hotel where families can connect and bond.
Tickets
Early Bird Family Registration
Only one registration required PER FAMILY. Includes access to all Thursday research workshops for parents/cargivers, childcare for SHINE individual on Thursday, lunch and dinner on Thursday and Friday, conference t-shirts, admission to family outing, and admission to the "Our Night To SHINE" family celebration. Early Bird pricing valid until April 15, at which time family registration will increase to $250.00.
$125.00+$3.13 ticket service feeVirtual Attendance
Attend each of the research seminars virtually on Thursday, July 17 and the morning sessions on Friday, July 18. This registration fee will help offset A/V costs for this livestream event.
$65.00+$1.63 ticket service feeAdditional Childcare
If you will need additional childcare (up to 17 years old) for those who ARE NOT SHINE INDIVIDUALS, please let us know by indicating how many children will need care on Research Day, Thursday, July 17. This option is for Non-SHINE individuals only.
$100.00+$2.50 ticket service feeWelcome Reception
An evening reception will be held on July 16 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM to welcome and acquaint families and researchers. Please indicate how many in your party will be attending this complimentary event.
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