LCA Community Conference 2027
July 9, 2027 – July 10, 2027 • Hartford, CT
About the Conference
The Hope in Focus LCA Community Conference is a gathering dedicated to connection, learning, and shared hope within the LCA community. Each gathering, we bring together families, researchers, clinicians, advocates, and individuals living with LCA to exchange knowledge, share lived experiences, and strengthen the global community working toward understanding and treating Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA).
Our goal is to create a space where science and lived experience meet—where progress is shared openly, and where every story contributes to a stronger future.
Stay tuned for updates and announcements about our LCA Community Conference in 2027 as we continue growing this important community together.
Tickets
Pricing
LCA Community Adult (ages 16+)
$125 Early Bird ticket
$150 Regular
LCA Community Child (ages 6 to 15)
$75 Early Bird ticket
$100 Regular
Kids 0 to 5 are free to attend the conference. Please include them as a person under the Contact Information section, but no ticket purchase is required.
Family Ticket
Register the entire family for one price! Includes up to five family members, ages six and above.
$450 Early Bird
$550 Regular
Professionals (Industry, Academic, Medical)
$300 Early Bird ticket
$350 Regular
Single-Day Conference Registration
$75 per person
A discounted single-day registration option is available for students, Connecticut families, and Lions Club members for Saturday July 10. This ticket includes Saturday’s panel sessions, lunch, and Cookies and Cocktails following the panels.
Agenda
Stay tuned to hear more about the agenda for the LCA Community Conference 2027!
Speakers
Stay tuned to hear more on who’s speaking at the LCA Community Conference 2027!
Sponsors
Venue
Hartford Marriott Downtown • Hartford, Connecticut
200 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, Connecticut, USA, 06103
At the crossroads of New England, halfway between Boston and New York City, the Hartford Marriott Downtown is at the intersection of four highways, conveniently situated in downtown Hartford, CT and interconnected to the Connecticut Convention Center.
RESERVATIONS
Book by July 11, 2027 for our special Group Rate:
$229/night 2 Double + tax
FAQ’s
Where will the field trip be on Saturday? Stay tuned for more information regarding the kid’s field trip during the panels on Saturday, July 10.
I have / am a caregiver for someone with an IRD that is not LCA. Should I still attend?
Yes, please do join us! We’ve had families with other IRDs attend in the past and welcome all persons that can benefit from the learning and connections. All of the sessions have content relevant to anyone with an IRD who is interested in learning more about clinical trials, research approaches, and meeting other parents, children and adults living with retinal disease
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Send any questions to: info@hopeinfocus.org or call 860-266-6062.
What does the conference cost?
LCA Community Adult (ages 16+)
$125 Early Bird ticket
$150 Regular
LCA Community Child (ages 6 to 15)
$75 Early Bird ticket
$100 Regular
Kids 0 to 5 are free to attend the conference. Please include them as a person under the Contact Information section, but no ticket purchase is required.
Family Ticket
Register the entire family for one price! Includes up to five family members, ages six and above.
$450 Early Bird
$550 Regular
Professionals (Industry, Academic, Medical)
$300 Early Bird ticket
$350 Regular
Single-Day Conference Registration
$75 per person
A discounted single-day registration option is available for students, Connecticut families, and Lions Club members for Saturday July 10. This ticket includes Saturday’s panel sessions, lunch, and Cookies and Cocktails following the panels.
What does the conference fee include?
Conference attendee ticket includes:
- Friday night welcome reception/dinner
- Saturday conference sessions and exhibitors
- Friday night dinner, and Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Field trip for children under 15 during conference sessions on Saturday (optional).
- There is no conference fee for children ages 0 to 5.
Are children welcome at the event?
Yes! This is a family conference and we hope you will bring your family.
For children under 15, we are planning an offsite field trip to a local attraction. The group will be escorted by Hope in Focus volunteers, however one parent/guardian per family is required to attend the field trip with their children.
What’s the refund policy?
Full refund on conference fees with a 7-day advance notice. Hotel refunds are subject to hotel rules and regulations.
Community Conference Travel Fund Scholarship
Will you support our travel fund? We’ve opened a special scholarship fund on our website. All donations to this fund help keep conference expenses low and enable us to provide financial assistance for families in need. If you are in need of financial assistance to attend, please send an email to info@hopeinfocus.org.