
Events
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.
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Rare Disease Day and World Birth Defects Symposium
Join on February 28, 2025, for the Rare Disease Day and World Birth Deficit Symposium, an event dedicated to raising awareness and fostering meaningful discussions on the challenges faced by individuals and families affected by rare diseases. This symposium will bring together patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community advocates to share experiences, promote equity, and […]
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Rare Disease Day 2025: Unlocking Hope for Rare Diseases
On Saturday March 1st, the Rare Disease Network of Alberta (rDNA) will be hosting Rare Disease Day 2025: Unlocking Hope for Rare Diseases in Edmonton. Members from their team will be attending!
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RE(ACT) Congress and IRDiRC Conference
Brussels, Belgium Brussels, BelgiumThe RE(ACT) Congress and IRDiRC Conference 2025, held jointly by the BLACKSWAN Foundation, the International Rare Diseases Research Consortium (IRDiRC) and the European Rare Diseases Research Alliance (ERDERA). From March 5th to 7th, 2025, we will gather in the vibrant city of Brussels (Belgium) for an unparalleled exchange of knowledge and ideas. The RE(ACT) Congress […]
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RareKids-CAN Annual Conference
The mission of the RareKids-CAN: Pediatric Rare Disease Clinical Trials and Treatment Network Strategic Planning Conference is to collaboratively shape the future of pediatric rare disease research and clinical trial capacity in Canada. By bringing together over 100 patient and family partners, researchers, sub-platform leaders, and key stakeholders, they aim to co-develop a shared vision […]
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FeaturedCanadian 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 and care. This event will spotlight innovative advancements and inspiring stories from Canada’s rare disease community. Through engaging lightning talks and networking opportunities, you’ll connect […]
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Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation Conference 2025
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 MDF Conference is an event to unite the DM community in our journey towards treatments and a cure for myotonic dystrophy (DM). This year's program […]
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FSHD 360 Conference
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 and advocacy leaders in Ontario as well as from biopharmaceutical companies that are working on FSHD therapies. Get answers to your questions about your health, […]
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Milestones & Momentum: 10 Years of Progress, 10 Years of Possibility
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 years of redefining what's possible!
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unfolding PANS PANDAS | reshaping BRAIN+BODY health
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 Infections (PANDAS).
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BHI Cafe Scientific-Where the brain and heart meet
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 treats them in isolation. This Café Scientific will showcase how research is driving real-world solutions that enhance patient care.
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