Canadian Rare Disease Innovation Showcase 2025
Join us on Monday, April 28, 2025, at The Westin Hotel in downtown Calgary (or virtually) for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and progress in rare disease research […]

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.
Watch our walkthrough videos in English and French for guidance navigating the calendar HERE.
Join us on Monday, April 28, 2025, at The Westin Hotel in downtown Calgary (or virtually) for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and progress in rare disease research […]
MDF invites you to attend the Professional Track at the 2025 MDF Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana from May 1st to May 4th! Sometimes called the “DM family reunion” - the […]
FSHD research and drug development is in a new era. Do you know what’s happening and how this might impact your life? Here’s your chance to hear from the research […]
RDI will be holding a side event at World Health Assembly 78 in Geneva. Join them as the community celebrates 10 years of progress and looks forward to 10 more […]
This inaugural national conference brings together leading experts from Canada and beyond to explore the physiological and psychological complexities of Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal […]
This event will highlight innovative, patient-oriented strategies designed to address fragmented care for brain and heart conditions. Although brain and heart health are closely linked, the heath care system often […]
This workshop will co-design resources to support patients and families navigating the era of AI in medicine! The workshop is open to all and we welcome youth, adults, and families!
This Coalition webinar will further discuss the formalization of the Coalition as well as the updates and next steps in the implementation of the WHA Resolution on Rare Diseases and […]
The PxP (For Patients, By Patients) conference will be September 9-11 (for those in Europe, Africa or North and South America), or 10-12 (Asia and Oceania). This free, virtual event aims […]
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