The World Orphan Drug Congress
The World Orphan Drug Congress is the largest and most established orphan drug & rare disease meeting of its kind across the globe. From cell and gene therapy, genetic testing, […]

Welcome to our Events Calendar! Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in the rare disease community in Canada and beyond. From webinar and conferences to workshops and other events, our calendar is your one-stop destination for all rare disease-related happenings. Explore upcoming events, mark your calendar, and join as we work together to make a difference in the lives of those affected by rare diseases.
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The World Orphan Drug Congress is the largest and most established orphan drug & rare disease meeting of its kind across the globe. From cell and gene therapy, genetic testing, […]
The 10th International Cardiovascular Genomic Medicine & SickKids Cardiac Precision Medicine Conference is making its debut in North America! This year's theme, "Cardiac Precision Medicine in the 21st Century," delves […]
This webinar will provide an overview of the multi-phased project, from clinical trial to implementation. It will highlight the clinical complexity of assessing pain and irritability; the project’s relevance and […]
The programme features experts from a variety of fields, ranging from basic and translational research to clinical application and the ethical, social and legal aspects of rare disease research.
This second edition will convene a wide range of international experts, including researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, industry representatives, policymakers, and funders to strengthen the collaborative ecosystem that underpins clinical research […]
The Sumaira Foundation Canada is pleased to invite you to an important educational webinar on Thursday, December 11th at 7:30 PM EST. This session will explore the evolving treatment options […]
Achieving consistent and effective outcomes in CAR T and other immune effector cell (IEC) therapies relies heavily on getting lymphodepletion “right.” Emerging evidence shows that both under- and over-exposure can […]
Join RealiseD's first webinar to learn how RealiseD is pioneering a collaborative and comprehensive approach to clinical trials in ultra-rare diseases. During the webinar, they’ll walk you through the project’s […]
The second webinar turns the spotlight on one of the most critical issues in rare disease research: the generation and assessment of evidence. François Meyer, a leading consultant in health […]
Delivered by Prof. Mary Reilly (University College London, Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UK), Thu 22 Jan 2026 at 17:00 Paris Time This is a EURO-NMD webinar in collaboration with ERN-RND […]
Webinar 1 on January 22, 2026 from 6 pm to 6:30 pm
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