The Premier Global Forum Advancing NF Research and Care
Highlights from the 2024 Conference
The Children’s Tumor Foundation’s annual NF Conference is the premier event for the global NF research and clinical community, uniting experts and innovators dedicated to transforming outcomes for patients with NF. This includes NF1 and all types of schwannomatosis (SWN), such as NF2-related schwannomatosis (NF2-SWN), previously known as neurofibromatosis type 2. Bringing together a diverse array of participants from around the world, the NF Conference bridges scientific disciplines and sparks groundbreaking collaborations. It’s a vibrant hub for sharing breakthroughs, building consensus, and driving forward basic, translational, and clinical research, creating ripple effects far beyond the NF community.
Agenda Highlights
The 2025 agenda will feature presentations from esteemed leaders in NF research and clinical care, as well as insights from experts in complementary fields. Attendees can look forward to robust networking opportunities, engaging satellite sessions, and dedicated spaces for collaboration. Themes for the 2025 NF Conference include:
- Microenvironments & the Immune Response,
- Next-Generation Treatments,
- Management of Diverse Clinical Manifestations of NF, and
- Translational Models & Novel Research Approaches
A detailed agenda will be available closer to the event. In the meantime, explore the 2024 Global NF Conference Program Book to gain a sense of the impactful topics and groundbreaking work typically showcased each year.
Travel and Location Information
Upon the successful completion of your NF Conference registration you will receive a link to book your lodging at our host venue with a discounted rate; our block will expire on May 27, 2025, or when all rooms have sold out, whichever comes first.
To learn more about the Omni Shoreham Hotel, which is located less than one mile from the National Zoo, click here.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in Sponsoring this event or would like to become an Exhibitor, please contact Barbara Gallagher at bgallagher@ctf.org.
2025 NF Conference Co-Chairs
About the Children’s Tumor Foundation
The Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) is the drug discovery engine for NF. By bringing together patients, doctors, scientists, and pharma, we drive treatments, advance care, and deliver faster results for millions affected by neurofibromatosis or schwannomatosis. Our patient-first collaborative approach accelerates drug development and brings life-changing therapies to patients faster – driven by our mission to end NF.
Pricing
FAQs
For 2025, there will be pricing tiers for Early Bird, Standard, and On-Site Registration. Registration includes all plenary session content as livestream and on-demand; in-person registration includes breakfast, lunch, break refreshments, receptions and conference materials. See table above for Attendee Ticket Types and Pricing Tier Increases.
You can make changes to your registration (update attendee information, add additional Welcome Reception tickets, etc.) by navigating to the event website and signing in with the information you used to register.
Yes! The virtual attendee registration is $275. Virtual Attendee Registration includes all plenary session content as livestream and on-demand, and access to the Conference App, for both Web and Mobile.
For technical support completing registration, please reach out to us at NFConference@ctf.org
March 1, 2025 - Abstract Submission Deadline
March 11-20, 2025 - Abstract Review Period
April 1, 2025 - Acceptance/Rejection Notices Sent
June 7, 2025 - Material Submission Deadline
June 7-15, 2025 - Material Review Process
June 21-24, 2025 - See you in DC!
March 11-20, 2025 - Abstract Review Period
April 1, 2025 - Acceptance/Rejection Notices Sent
June 7, 2025 - Material Submission Deadline
June 7-15, 2025 - Material Review Process
June 21-24, 2025 - See you in DC!
A Call for Late Breaking Abstracts will open in mid April and close in early May. Notifications will be made by the end of May. More detailed information will be shared in early Spring 2025.
See Abstract Timeline table above; notifications will be sent beginning April 1, 2025.
If selected for a platform presentation, you must prepare for a 10 minute oral presentation followed by 5 minutes for Q&A.
Your presentation materials (powerpoint deck, conflict of interest disclosure form, talk title, photo and bio) must be submitted to CTF by June 7, 2025. The slide deck will be reviewed by a CME review committee (if part of a CME accredited session), and by our production partner for format compatibility with the audio-visual system at the conference center.
Your poster must be in LANDSCAPE orientation (ie, horizontal) and measure 48 inches x 60 inches, or 121.92 centimeters x 152.4 centimeters.
In 2025, Children’s Tumor Foundation will offer a Clinical Care Program, in conjunction with the NF Conference. The Clinical Care Program, geared towards those healthcare providers actively seeing NF patients in their clinic, will focus on current best practices and standard of care through panel discussions, case studies and didactic presentations. The program will begin in the afternoon of Friday, June 20, 2025 followed by a reception that evening. On Saturday morning, June 21, 2025, the program will conclude before the start of the NF Conference. Details on speakers and topics will be available soon.
If you are interested in attending just the Clinical Care Program, and not the entire NF Conference, we are pleased to offer a stand-alone event ticket to the Clinical Care Program, which includes:
- Access to the sessions on both Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.
- An invitation to the networking reception on Friday evening.
- On demand access to recordings after the event.
- ACCME credit hours (details TBD).
- PLEASE NOTE: This ticket does NOT include admission to the rest of the NF Conference. To attend both the Clinical Care Program and the NF Conference, please register as an NF Conference General Attendee instead.
- Access to the sessions on both Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.
- An invitation to the networking reception on Friday evening.
- On demand access to recordings after the event.
- ACCME credit hours (details TBD).
- PLEASE NOTE: This ticket does NOT include admission to the rest of the NF Conference. To attend both the Clinical Care Program and the NF Conference, please register as an NF Conference General Attendee instead.
The option to attend one or both parts of the Clinical Care Program will be provided to NF Conference registered attendees, at no additional cost.
The Children’s Tumor Foundation will be hosting the second Young Investigator Day (YI Day) on Friday, June 20, 2025, in conjunction with the 2025 NF Conference.
YI Day welcomes early stage NF researchers, including trainees, pre-doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows. There is no fee for YI Day and complimentary registration for the 2025 NF Conference will be extended to YI Day participants; however, space is limited.
YI Day welcomes early stage NF researchers, including trainees, pre-doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows. There is no fee for YI Day and complimentary registration for the 2025 NF Conference will be extended to YI Day participants; however, space is limited.
All interested and eligible researchers must complete an application, including submission of an abstract or research interests summary. This will allow event planners to ensure awardees are connected to the appropriate resources.
See deadline and notification dates below:
- March 1, 2025 - Application Submission Deadline
- April 1, 2025 - Inform applicants about acceptance or rejection, and subsequent steps
- March 1, 2025 - Application Submission Deadline
- April 1, 2025 - Inform applicants about acceptance or rejection, and subsequent steps
Portions of the conference will offer CME credit hours. Further details on hours and sessions being accredited will be provided at a later date. Please check back soon.
CTF has secured a discounted room block at the Omni Shoreham, the host Hotel & Conference Center for the 2025 NF Conference. Room rates are $299/night plus tax and fees and include single, double, and triple occupancy. All reservations must be guaranteed by a valid credit card at the time of booking, but a deposit is not required.
To access the dedicated booking link for the NF Conference room block, please register for the 2025 NF Conference. The booking link will be shared in your Registration Confirmation Email.
The NF Conference room block closes on May 27, 2025, or when all rooms are sold out, whichever comes first.
Any guaranteed reservations not cancelled 72 hours prior to the arrival date will be subject to a one night room and tax cancellation fee of $346.69.
All plenary sessions of the NF Conference will be live captioned in English.
Union Station to Omni Shoreham:
By Car: Approximately 25-30 minutes ($25-40 Uber or Taxi)
By Metro (Red Line): 20 minutes, trains run every 5-6 minutes ($2.45 Fare)
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Omni Shoreham
By Car: Approximately 25-30 minutes ($25-40 Uber or Taxi)
By Metro (Yellow or Blue Lines to Red Line): Approximately 35 minutes, trains run every 8-12 minutes ($3.80 Fare)
Dulles International Airport to Omni Shoreham
By Car: Approximately 35-55 minutes depending on traffic ($55-70 Uber or Taxi)
By Metro: (Silver Line to Red Line): 1 hour 15 minutes, trains run every 10 minutes ($6.75 Fare)
By Car: Approximately 25-30 minutes ($25-40 Uber or Taxi)
By Metro (Red Line): 20 minutes, trains run every 5-6 minutes ($2.45 Fare)
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Omni Shoreham
By Car: Approximately 25-30 minutes ($25-40 Uber or Taxi)
By Metro (Yellow or Blue Lines to Red Line): Approximately 35 minutes, trains run every 8-12 minutes ($3.80 Fare)
Dulles International Airport to Omni Shoreham
By Car: Approximately 35-55 minutes depending on traffic ($55-70 Uber or Taxi)
By Metro: (Silver Line to Red Line): 1 hour 15 minutes, trains run every 10 minutes ($6.75 Fare)
Access to the on-demand catalog of session recordings will be available to registered attendees via the vFairs Conference App (web and mobile) through August 31, 2024.