Every two years, hundreds of families, professionals, and individuals with Williams syndrome come together to learn, connect, and celebrate. The WSA Convention is the largest Williams syndrome event in the country, featuring more than 60 sessions led by top experts sharing the latest research, medical updates, and educational strategies. Kids, teens, and adults with WS also enjoy specialized programs created just for them.
Here is just a glimpse of what you can look forward to at convention:
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Start each day with a continental breakfast and inspiring keynote speakers.
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Join small group roundtable discussions to connect and share with other families.
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Attend educational sessions covering the latest research, medical updates, and strategies to best support individuals with Williams syndrome, plus specialized programs for infants, children, teens, and adults with WS and their siblings.
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Enjoy optional evening entertainment and social events for all ages.
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And so much more.
We know many of you are eager to begin planning for Convention 2026, and we are just as excited to share the details. While we’ve experienced a few hiccups with hotel construction, we are working hard behind the scenes to finalize everything you need to plan your trip.
2026 CONVENTION
Our 2026 Convention will be held in Buffalo/Niagara, New York, July 7 - 11, 2026! You'll find all of the details you need on our 2026 Convention webpage.
2028 CONVENTION
We are already looking forward to our next WSA Convention, which will take place in Buffalo/Niagara, New York, July 7 - 11, 2026. This event promises to be a meaningful and unforgettable opportunity for families and professionals to come together, learn, and celebrate. We hope you will mark your calendars and plan to join us. You’ll find all the current information about the convention, including recent updates, here on this page.
Looking even further ahead, we are delighted to announce that the 2028 WSA Convention will be hosted in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. This exciting news was shared at the Twin Cities Walk for Williams on Saturday, September 27 by Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and our WS community member Megan McNeil.
Minnesota is excited to welcome our community July 11 - 15, 2028!