HCU Network America's 5th patient-expert conference will be held on July 10-12, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA. This event brings together patients, parents, relatives, medical professionals, researchers, and industry reps to collaborate and advance the future of HCU in a city renowned for its spirit of innovation and unity. Registration is now open!

Did you know?

• Homocystinuria patients, caregivers, relatives, and children are welcomed at our HCU Family Conference.
• While parents are attending the conference, children 3 years and older can attend the Kids Zone for supervised activities and crafts.
• HCU Network America provides meals during the conference.

Scientific Symposium Agenda

HCU Network America's inaugural Scientific Symposium will be held on July 10, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA, as part of the organization's 5th Patient-Expert Conference (July 10-12, 2026). This event will bring together medical professionals, researchers, and industry reps to collaborate and advance the future of HCU in a city renowned for its spirit of innovation and unity. Registration is now open!

Pricing includes all meals.

Highlights include:

We’re inviting researchers, clinicians, and industry partners to submit abstracts for our 2026 Poster Session at It’s a Family Affair.

Help move the HCU community forward by sharing your work.

We are accepting abstracts on:

• Natural History
• Novel Therapies
• Treatment
• Diagnostics and Testing
• Other

  🗓 Deadline: April 30, 2026
  📍 Philadelphia | July 10–12, 2026

Submit your poster abstract here.

Please note: accepted abstract authors will need to register as a medical professional or industry.

For questions, email: research@hcunetworkamerica.org

Book your room now

The hotel and conference will be held at the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Hotel. We have negotiated a discounted room rate of $189.00 plus tax per night (single/double) at this hotel. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are valid until Wednesday, June 17, 2026, or until the blocks are filled. This block may fill up quickly, so be sure to make your reservation early.

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Friday

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Scientific Symposium Agenda

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Saturday

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Sunday

Join our HCU Family Fun Day!

We offer a Kids Zone, with programs for 3-6, 7-11, and 12+. We ask that all children be potty-trained in order to attend. Children under 3 are welcome, but must have a guardian with them at ALL times.

A detailed schedule will be available soon!

By air: The is only 7 miles from Philadelphia International Airport.

By train: The hotel is a 15-minute walk from the 30th Street Station. Alternatively, you can take the Septa 11 Trolley from the train station to the hotel.

By car:  The hotel offers valet parking for $56 per night from Sunday to Thursday and $52 per night on Friday and Saturday. All guests will receive 25% off valet parking.

Exhibit space is sold out, sponsorship opportunities.

Interested in Exhibiting or Sponsoring? View the Exhibitor Prospectus

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