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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. 

European Conference on Rare Diseases 2024

The Square Brussels, Belgium

The European Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Products (ECRD) is the largest, patient-led, rare disease policy-shaping event held in Europe. By bringing together people with rare diseases and patient advocates, policy makers, healthcare industry representatives, clinicians, regulators and Member State representatives, EURORDIS harnesses the power of this extensive network to shape goal-driven rare disease […]

NORD Living Rare, Living Stronger Patient and Family Forum 2024

Hilton Universal City Los Angeles, CA, United States

Th 2024 Living Rare, Living Stronger NORD Patient and Family Forum will be held in Los Angeles, CA at the Hilton Universal City on June 8. After six years, they are excited to bring this program to the west coast! This event will bring together the incredible rare disease community for a day filled with […]

CMT Clinical Trial Readiness Summit

Loews Coronado Bay Resort San Diego, CA, United States

As new clinical trials emerge for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), the importance of optimizing measures, endpoints and the participant experience has never been more urgent! Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF) is committed to de-risking upcoming trials by bridging the gap between clinical trial study teams and patient perspectives and experiences. This impact-driven summit is a chance for […]

Health Technology Assessment International Annual Meeting 2024

Barcelo Convetion Centre Seville, Spain

Held each year in June, the HTAi Annual Meeting is a key international gathering for sharing cutting-edge research, advancing discussions in policy and methods, and building global networks. Throughout the 5-day conference, attendees to interact with colleagues from different countries, exchange ideas and expertise, reconnect with old friends and grow new collaborations and supportive and […]

6th Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) Drug Development Forum

Elite Hotel Tower Marina Stockholm, Sweden

The Drug Development Forum (DDF) brings together biotech and pharmaceutical companies, academic researchers and clinician scientists to collaborate and advance Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) research. It's an opportunity to discuss emerging FOP data and highlight gaps in our understanding of FOP disease pathogenesis that could offer new therapeutic options. The June 2024 event offers both […]

The Global Cell & Gene Therapy Summit

Boston Marriott Newton Hotel Boston, MA, United States

Cell and gene therapy represent intersecting fields of biomedical research with the shared goal of treating, preventing, or curing diseases. These approaches are aimed at understanding the underlying causes of various diseases, ranging from rare and complex conditions to those with genetic or acquired origins. This rapidly expanding treatment approach is poised to address significant […]

Pediatric Inclusion Roundtable – Effective Inclusion of Children Early in Clinical Trials

Join Leavitt Partners, LLC, and Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) for the Pediatric Inclusion Roundtable: Effective Inclusion of Children Early in Clinical Trials. The program will engage all stakeholders regarding the need for including children earlier in clinical development, the requirements for early inclusion, and the most effective means for meeting those requirements.

2024 Global Learning Conference

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Ehlers-Danlos Society is delighted to welcome you to register for our 2024 Global Learning Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA! Ehlers-Danlos Society will be hosting this exciting hybrid event, both in-person and virtually. Join individuals and families with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) for up to five days of learning, collaboration, and […]

Living with Rare Neuroimmune Conditions: Patient Views & Perspectives

Hilton Atlanta Atlanta, GA, United States

Please join Sumaira Ahmed, NMOSD patient and founder of The Sumaira Foundation, for a panel discussion featuring five patients living with rare neuroimmune conditions. Patient perspectives and lived experiences are essential to guiding R&D efforts and generating real-world evidence for therapeutic advances. This is especially true for rare diseases such as NMOSD, MOGAD, autoimmune encephalitis […]

Canadian Scleroderma Research Group – Navigating Systemic Sclerosis Waters

The CME (Continuing Medical Education) Session hosted at the National Scleroderma Conference is for family practitioners, ER physicians, critical care physicians, internists, rheumatologists, nephrologists, cardiologists, respirologists, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and students.

Canada’s Drug Agency 2024 Symposium: From Disruption to Opportunity: Embracing Change in Health Care

Shaw Centre Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Symposium 2024 will delve into the strategies, technologies, and best practices that can help HTA providers and health care decision-makers navigate disruption and unlock new opportunities, including appropriate use of health technology. Discover how embracing change can lead to innovative HTA methods, greater equity, enhanced patient care, and more effective use of data and analytics. […]

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