We hope you enjoy this summary of the important research presented at the Children’s Tumor Foundation 2023 NF Conference, which took place in Scottsdale, Arizona in June. The NF Conference is a critical forum for advancing basic, translational, and clinical research in NF and related fields while fostering collaborations within and beyond the NF community. The highlights presented in this report touch on all four pillars of the CTF Strategic Plan: Invest in Research, Accelerate Treatments, Strengthen Clinical Trials, and Educate/Empower the Community.

Organized by the Children’s Tumor Foundation and NF Europe and hosted by Children’s Tumor Foundation Europe, the 2024 Global NF Conference is the most important annual gathering of the NF research and clinical communities, focused on drug development and improved outcomes for patients living with all types of neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis. It’s a global event attracting over 1,000 participants across various scientific disciplines and a critical forum for advancing basic, translational, and clinical research in NF. At the Global NF Conference, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with both seasoned experts and fresh faces in the NF field.