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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. 

31st European Paediatric Rheumatology

Sweden Gothenburg, Sweden

As always at PReS meetings, the invited faculty represents internationally renowned clinicians and scientists who will present and discuss significant and exciting developments in pathophysiology, diagnostics, and clinical management of pediatric rheumatology. In the program they will recognize some of the favorites over the year: Grand debates and Thieves market. Added to that many outstanding […]

Global Alliance for Genomics and Health – 12th Plenary

Park Hyatt Melbourne Melbourne, Australia

GA4GH 12th Plenary brings together organisations and initiatives from the genomics and health community for keynotes, talks, and workshops. The conference will focus on genomic and clinical data sharing issues that pervade diverse industries, disciplines, and communities.

CHAEN / International Guideline Conference

Hilton Hotel Toronto Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Canadian Hereditary Angioedema Network (CHAEN) is an organization of physicians who treat and/or are interested in Hereditary Angioedema. CHAEN is incorporated under the Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act. CHAEN unites physicians committed to ensuring all HAE patients in Canada have access to excellent care that reflects current management and treatment guidelines, and works to promote […]

Week in RARE: RARE Advocacy Summit and Health Equity Forum

Kansas City Kansas City, MO, United States

Global Genes is on the move — Week in RARE is moving to Kansas City, Missouri in 2024. Week in RARE combines the RARE Health Equity Forum and RARE Advocacy Summit, in addition to the RARE Champions of Hope awards ceremony and annual membership meetings for Global Advocacy Alliance and RARE Corporate Alliance. This is […]

North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center Boston, MA, United States

NACFC provides a collaborative and educational forum for all CF professionals. The educational elements of the meeting program are targeted to physicians, nurses, research scientists, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, nutritionists, social workers, and pharmacists. This annual meeting brings together scientists, clinicians, and caregivers from around the world to discuss and share ideas on the latest […]

2024 Global CMT Research Convention

Cambridge Cambridge, MA, United States

The CMT Research Foundation unites the voices of patients, researchers, pharma companies, and regulatory agencies to develop treatments for CMT. This event takes place over three days. Thursday and Friday are scientific meetings meant for researchers and scientists working in CMT. Saturday is primarily for patients and their families and caregivers, providing a chance to […]

Western Canadian Neuromuscular Conference (WCNMC)

Hotel Arts Calgary Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This is the 5th WCNMC and is being held in Calgary on September 27 – 29, 2024. The conference has rotated locations in Western Canada with the inaugural conference hosted in Calgary in 2013. This weekend conference is designed for general neurologists, neuromuscular specialists, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, trainee physicians with interest in Neuromuscular […]

4th International Symposium on Arthrogryposis

The International Symposium on Arthrogryposis provides a platform for learning and exchanging on the clinical management and research in Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) in the areas of genetics, orthopedics, and rehabilitation. Multisite collaborations are key to advance research initiatives and standardize practice across centers.

4th Regional Meeting on ITP – PDSA Canada

The Courtyard Marriott Burlington Burlington, Ontario, Canada

On September 29, 2024, the 4th annual Canadian Regional Meeting will take place in Burlington, ON, for patients and families affected by ITP. The event will be held at the Courtyard Marriot. This meeting is a chance to meet other Canadian ITP patients and learn from Canadian ITP experts. If you are interested in registering […]

International Conference on Newborn Screening 2024

The 2024 meeting of the International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS) will be held in New York City, USA on October 9 – 10, 2024. ICoNS is the premier event for connecting with top experts and gaining insights into the frontier of newborn sequencing as screening for ushering in the era of preventive medicine.

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