
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.
International
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ITINERARE Symposium 2025
The programme features experts from a variety of fields, ranging from basic and translational research to clinical application and the ethical, social and legal aspects of rare disease research.
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36th International Symposium on ALS/MND
The International Symposium is the biggest annual conference dedicated to ALS and MND research. Each year they bring together researchers from around the world to share new understanding of amyotrophic […]
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Webinar: ‘The importance of genetic counselling in the diagnostic of rare neurological disorders’ by Maria Judit Molnar
Educational webinars on rare neurological, neuromuscular and movement disorders jointly organized by the European Reference Networks for Rare Neurological Diseases (ERN-RND) and Neuromuscular Diseases (ERN-EuroNMD) and the European Academy of […]
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2nd International Conference on Clinical Research Networks (CRNs) for Rare Diseases
This second edition will convene a wide range of international experts, including researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, industry representatives, policymakers, and funders to strengthen the collaborative ecosystem that underpins clinical research […]
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ERDERA: Joint Transnational Call 2026
This information webinar on the 2026 Joint Transnational Call for Proposals is scheduled for 16 December 2025, 15:00–17:00 CET, focusing on resolving unsolved rare genetic and non‑genetic diseases.
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Webinar: Lymphodepletion for CAR-T/IEC Outcomes
Achieving consistent and effective outcomes in CAR T and other immune effector cell (IEC) therapies relies heavily on getting lymphodepletion “right.” Emerging evidence shows that both under- and over-exposure can […]
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8th TREAT-NMD® International Conference – Lisbon, 2026
Join TREAT-NMD at this vital, in-person gathering where patients, clinicians, researchers, industry, and regulators come together to tackle the biggest challenges in neuromuscular treatment development, diagnosis and care. Topics will […]
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3rd Symposium on Autoinflammation and Immune Dysregulation: “Celebrating Autoinflammation: On the Shoulders of a Giant
This 3rd NIH Symposium on autoinflammatory and immunedysregulatory diseases marks a unique occasion to honor Dr. Dan Kastner, the founding father of autoinflammation, for his invaluable contributions in establishing and […]
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ECRD: Rare Diseases in a Changing & Competitive Europe: Shaping policies to address the unmet needs of people living with rare diseases
The 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 […]
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17th International Symposium on Sjögren’s Disease
This prestigious event, which brings together researchers, physicians, patients and experts from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in Sjögren's disease.
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