JA Conference

Save the Date – July 20-23, 2023 in Atlanta, GA

2023 National JA Conference – Atlanta, Georgia

The annual National Juvenile Arthritis Conference is the Arthritis Foundation’s signature, nationwide event for families affected by juvenile arthritis and childhood rheumatic diseases. This four-day educational conference focuses on health, wellness and fun for families, children/teens (ages 6 months and up) and young adults (ages 18-30) affected by JA and related childhood rheumatic diseases.

Conference registration includes educational sessions for parents/caregivers, young adults (ages 18-30, kids (ages 6 months and up) and teen-specific programs and activities; siblings are also invited. In addition to the educational programming, registration includes four meals, opening dinner (Thursday), lunch (Friday), closing dinner (Saturday), a light continental breakfast (Sunday) and attendee T-shirts.

The safety and security of our conference attendees is important to us. Therefore, registration for every family member attending any portion of conference events (adult and child) is required. Walk-up or onsite registrations are not available.

NOTE: Hotel reservations at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly are NOT included in your conference registration and should be made separately.

Volunteer Opportunities: if you are registering to attend the conference and would also like to volunteer, please register using the registration type for your conference attendance (enter family/individual instead of the volunteer registration type). You will be prompted to review and select volunteer shifts within your conference registration. If you are just registering as a volunteer for the JA Conference and not as an attendee, please use the volunteer registration type.

2023 National JA Conference – Atlanta, Georgia
July 20-23, 2023

We encourage you to register early, to secure your space and take advantage of the reduced early bird registration fee. JA Conference registration opens in January and does sell out once maximum capacity is reached. Check back for more information and to register to secure your spot!

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2023 JA Conference COVID Policy

The Arthritis Foundation continues to keep safety a top priority for our JA Conference. We strongly recommend that immunocompromised and other high-risk arthritis patients (e.g., the elderly and those with comorbid conditions such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes) and their families get the original vaccine series as well as additional primary and booster shots as recommended.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Registration Fees: Register Early and Save!

Early Bird Special Registration: Must be received by April 30, 2023

Family Rate (up to 4 members): $275
Each Additional Family Member: $25
Individual Rate: $175
College Student: $75

Registration Received After April 30, 2023

Family Rate (up to 4 members): $375
Each additional family member: $35
Individual Rate: $200

PLEASE NOTE: The JA Conference does sell out. Please register for the conference and make your hotel reservations by the early bird deadline of April 30, 2023. After that date, we cannot guarantee registration will be available.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hotel Location

HOTEL INFORMATION
Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel
2450 Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (770) 953-4500

For more hotel information, please visit https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/atlrb-renaissance-atlanta-waverly-hotel-and-convention-center/overview

PLEASE CHECK BACK IN FEBURARY TO SECURE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Room Rates

The Arthritis Foundation has negotiated the following nightly rates for attendees. If lodging is available, this rate will be honored three days before and three days after the published meeting dates (based on availability). The group rate is available until June 26, 2023. After this date, we cannot guarantee the group rate will be available.

One Standard Guest Room: $174.00 (plus 14% taxes and $8.00 per night fee). Standard room options: one king bed or two queen beds (up to four people maximum).

Room Amenities

For your convenience, the following items are available:

Mini-refrigerators are available free of charge in each room.
Visit https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/atlrb-renaissance-atlanta-waverly-hotel-and-convention-center/overview for more details on the hotel and amenities.

Recommended Dress/Weather

The dress for the conference is casual, so you are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing. The temperature in Atlanta in July averages a high of 92 degrees and a low of 75 degrees. Remember to bring a sweater or jacket since the temperature inside those hotel meeting rooms may be cool.

Parking

Self-parking costs $4 per night

Travel & Maps

The Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel is 22 miles from the Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Please visit the hotel website for more details driving directions and maps.

Airport Transportation

Airport Phone: (800) 897-1910
Hotel direction: 22 miles north of airport

This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

Alternate transportation: Mears Shuttle Service. Fee: $20 (one-way), reservation required
Estimated taxi fare: $4 (one-way)
Uber/Lyft: Approximately $25-$35 (one-way), varies on time of day and car size