JA Family Summit

The annual JA Family Summit is the Arthritis Foundation's signature, nationwide conference for families affected by juvenile arthritis and childhood rheumatic diseases.

July 20-23, 2023

Atlanta, Georgia

New name, same fun and inspiring event! Be sure to register early, to secure your space and take advantage of the reduced early bird registration fee. JA Family Summit will sell out! Check back for more information and to register to secure your spot!

2023 JA Family Summit COVID Policy

Vaccination Requirements

The Arthritis Foundation continues to keep safety a top priority for our JA Family Summit. 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.

JA Family Summit

Travel Assistance Program

The Arthritis Foundation is pleased to offer limited financial assistance to those wishing to attend the 2023 JA Family Summit and to those who meet certain criteria. The applications are open to both children/teens and their families (up to four people in the same household) and young adults with up to one companion (ages 18 to 30). Travel awards only cover partial expenses. They do not cover the costs of additional meals, transportation to/from airport, parking fees, airline baggage fees, room upgrades or expenses related to additional members of the family. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2023.

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EVENT 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

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

PLEASE NOTE: The JA Family Summit 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.