Who is the symposium for?
Clinicians, researchers, educators, students and trainees, autistic people and families, community organizations, and institutional and business leaders are welcome. Explore the program to find sessions that connect with your interests.
When and where is the main symposium?
Tuesday, March 30, 2027, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, at the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston. All program times are Boston local time. Harvard Medical School identifies the venue location; organizational and accreditation roles are described separately when confirmed.
What else takes place in March?
The March 22–31 series also includes in-person professional training, an international roundtable, proposed expert exchange meetings and an invitation-only charity auction dinner, and a March 31 Boston Children’s Hospital-related program. Each has its own participation arrangements; the symposium program covers March 30 only.
How do I register or pay for the professional training?
The five-day in-person professional intensive takes place March 22–26. Program administration, registration, and payment arrangements are provided through BGMC. The training package proposes to include March 27 admission and March 30 general in-person admission. Confirm the final inclusions and terms with BGMC before registering separately.
What are the March 30 admission prices?
General in-person admission is $125 early bird through December 30, 2026, then $200 regular. The CME/CE add-on is +$75, making the total for CME participation in person $200 early bird or $275 regular. Registration for both is open on the registration page. CME accreditation, eligibility, and credit details will be published once confirmed.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Cancellations received by February 28, 2027 are refunded in full less a $10 administrative fee; from then through March 16, 2027, 50% is refunded; after that, tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another person free of charge until March 26, 2027. Email Advancingglobal@gmail.com to cancel or transfer. Full details are in the Registration Terms.
Is registration already confirmed when I join the interest list?
Joining the symposium interest list does not reserve a seat or complete paid registration. No account is needed to express interest. Registration options and any applicable CME/CE or online participation terms will be identified when available.
Where do I submit and pay for an abstract?
Submit and pay on this website’s abstract submission page. The deadline is January 15, 2027; notification is scheduled for January 31, 2027. Professional submissions allow up to 300 words and cost $50. The high-school track allows a 250-word abstract plus a 100-word contribution statement and costs $25.
Does paying an abstract fee register me for the symposium?
Abstract submission and symposium registration are separate. An abstract fee does not guarantee acceptance or reserve a symposium seat. Accepted presenting authors should follow the registration instructions in their acceptance correspondence.
Is March 27 open to everyone?
Yes. The international roundtable is open to all: professionals, students, families, community members, and institutional leaders, including people who are not enrolled in the training. Separate registration and venue details will be published when available.
How do the March 29 events work?
The daytime expert exchange is proposed as a reviewed, matched meeting program. An inquiry does not guarantee a particular expert, time, or meeting format. The evening charity auction dinner is a separate invitation-only proposal; no public dinner ticket is offered here.
Is March 31 included in the March 30 ticket?
The Boston Children’s Hospital-related program on March 31 is planned to have no admission fee. Its timetable, venue, and participation instructions will be published separately. A March 30 ticket does not complete registration for March 31.
Can I submit preliminary work?
The call includes preliminary and pilot studies, quality-improvement work, educational innovations, and case-based translational work alongside completed research. Check the track and word limit in the guidelines before submitting.
How do I discuss access or sensory needs?
Contact the organizing team about support that would help you take part. You do not need to share a diagnosis or medical history to start that conversation.
Does switching the website language change the session language?
The language switch changes website content. Interpretation and session language are separate participation arrangements. Contact the team about language support before making plans.