LGSF International Conference on LGS
LGSF Conference 2019
The LGS Foundation's 6th International Family and Professional conference on Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome was held from May 10 - 12, 2019 in Seattle, WA. This three day, comprehensive conference brought together more than 350 LGS family members and professionals for education, socialization, support and fun.
2016 Conference Slides
Day 1: Plenary / Introduction Sessions – Morning
Day 1: Plenary / Introduction Sessions – Afternoon
Day 2: Plenary Sessions – Morning
2014 CONFERENCE SLIDES
Conference slides are provided below for those who were unable to attend or those who wish to review the presentations. Slides from the majority of presenters are available for viewing. They are arranged by day and sessions below:
2014 and 2016 CONFERENCE PHOTOS & VIDEOS
The Third International Conference on Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome was an enormous success!
Click on the image above to visit the LGS Foundation's Conference photos on Flickr
Lundbeck was on-site at the LGS Foundation conference and interviewed a number of attendees and presenters. Click on the image above to see their library of videos on Facebook.
This LGSF Conference / Awareness day video captures different aspects of the conference and highlights the importance of the LGS community and awareness.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How often do you organize your family & professional conference?
The LGS Foundation holds our International Family & Professional Conference every 18 months within the United States. We change the location for each conference to a different region so families from all over the country can participate.
How long is the conference?
The LGSF Family & Professional Conference is three days long; it starts on a Friday and ends on a Sunday.
What is included in the registration fee?
Your registration fee includes admission to all of the sessions, breakfast and lunch on all days, the cocktail reception on Friday evening and the dinner on Saturday evening.
Is childcare available?
Child activity rooms are available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for children and adults with LGS and their siblings. We ask that all parents take turns volunteering in the childcare room. Nurses and one-on-one aids will not be provided, so if your child requires immediate supervision, we ask that you or a member of your family take turns in the room with your child. Each parent will be required to sign a childcare waiver when they drop their kids off in the playroom. Activities such as movies, coloring books and games will be provided.
Who attends this meeting?
The audience is typically made up of LGS family members (75%) and epilepsy professionals (25%).
Are scholarships available?
Yes, the Lundbeck scholarship is available to LGS families who wish to attend the conference and would like financial assistance to do so. The application to apply for full, partial, or a limited scholarship will be available online in October/ November 2016.
What's the dress code?
Most families feel comfortable wearing business-casual clothes or casual-neat attire.
Where have your past conferences been held?
LGSF's 1st Conference on LGS: November 2011, Arlington, VA
LGSF's 2nd Conference on LGS: May 2013, Cerritos, CA
LGSF's 3rd Conference on LGS: October 2014, Columbus, OH
LGSF's 4th Conference on LGS: April/May 2016 - Denver, CO