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.
Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity to honour survivors and raise awareness of the lasting impacts of residential schools. It's also a time to celebrate the resilience of Indigenous Peoples and to nourish our shared commitment to reconciliation. The Indigenous Health Program will host a film screening and hold space with guest speakers and performers […]
GA4GH 13th Plenary will bring together the global genomics and health community for workshops, presentations, and keynote talks that uncover opportunities to scale genomic and clinical data sharing.
The World Muscle Society is a dynamic community that aims to promote, disseminate, and share all aspects of neuromuscular physiology and diseases, from basic science to patient care. It encompasses a broad range of scientists and healthcare professionals who share the common interest for neuromuscular disorders.
Under the theme "Rare Diseases: Let's Break Isolation Together!", this event aims to build bridges between those who live the daily reality of rare diseases and those who accompany and care for them.
This pediatric palliative care symposium is for health care professionals interested in increasing their knowledge and skill in working with children with serious illness and their families. The goal is to share research and clinical experiences that broaden the perspectives and collaborative efforts to enhance the care delivery in hospital, home and hospice. Pediatric-focused clinician’s […]
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, and market access, to real world evidence, this one meeting covers the whole orphan drugs value chain where science, government and manufacturers all come together […]