This event has concluded. This page is kept as an archive of the 2025 International GM1 Community Conference. For the most recent conference, visit the 2026 GM1 Community Conference page.
2025 International GM1 Community Conference
The Cure GM1 Foundation’s Annual GM1 Community Conference is an invaluable resource for families, researchers, and biotech companies. In 2025, we held a hybrid event in Irvine, California, with both in-person and virtual attendance. This community conference is made possible through the generous support of our event sponsors, allowing families to attend free of charge. Please consider supporting our work with a donation.
Uniting Families,
Researchers, & Biotechs In
The Fight Against GM1
Each year, the Cure GM1 conference galvanizes our global community, fostering a sense of solidarity and shared purpose. It’s a platform where real change begins, through advocacy, increased awareness, and the acceleration of the drug development process. For supporters, sponsors, and donors, this event offers a chance to directly contribute to these efforts, impacting lives and driving forward the mission of finding possible treatments for GM1 gangliosidosis. Your support helps sustain this vital gathering, amplifying its reach and effectiveness year after year.
Support the Fight Against GM1! Donate Today Help Us Make a Difference!
Schedule and Agenda
The main day of the conference was Friday, August 8th, with a welcome dinner on the 7th for those arriving early. The event was hybrid, with both in-person and virtual attendance.
Speakers
Meet the experts and GM1 community members speaking at our Conference.
Held in Irvine, California at the Hyatt Regency
The Hyatt Regency Irvine is located at 17900 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, in Orange County. The closest airport is SNA in Santa Ana.
Coming to the Conference?
Check our Accessible Travel Guide for useful information about accessibility services at the airport and for ground transportation to the hotel.
Translation services (for both in-person and virtual attendance)
We will offer simultaneous translation for almost all languages through Wordly. This service provides live two-way translation for over 3,000 language pairs, allowing you to speak in your native language and receive automatic translation. The platform is user-friendly and easy to navigate.
Check our manual to help you set up this service:
Join Our Conference Auction – Bidding for Hope!
Help support the GM1 community while bidding on amazing experiences! Our online auction features carefully curated items donated by generous supporters who believe in our mission.
How it works: Browse the auction items, place your bids, and have fun as your support makes a real difference. All proceeds directly benefit the Cure GM1 Foundation’s work to find treatments and support families on this journey.
Bidding closed August 9th. Thank you to everyone who donated items and placed bids.
Our Sponsors
Please consider requesting a sponsorship package by mailing info@curegm1.org or donating to support our event.
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship covers overhead costs and keeps the conference free for families. To sponsor a future conference and support patient advocacy, awareness, and community, contact us at info@curegm1.org
From the Hearts of Our Attendees
Real Stories, Real Impact: Attendee Experiences
Buy Cure GM1 Conference Merch
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any other questions not answered here, please feel free to reach out to info@curegm1.org
Support to Ensure that the GM1 Conference Continues!
Our conference provides a valuable resource for GM1 families and our community. Donate to Cure GM1 to ensure continued access to these resources.