
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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CMT episode 1: Challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of inherited neuropathies
Delivered by Dr. Davide Pareyson (Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico C.Besta (FINCB), Milan, Italy) & Dr. Filippo Genovese (The European Charcot-Marie-Tooth Federation & ACMT-Rete per la malattia di Charcot-Marie-Tooth OdV), Thu […]
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RealiseD Webinar 1: Realising Clinical trials in Ultra-Rare diseases
Join RealiseD's first webinar to learn how RealiseD is pioneering a collaborative and comprehensive approach to clinical trials in ultra-rare diseases. During the webinar, they’ll walk you through the project’s […]
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Rare Disease Internation-Moving the WHA Resolution on Rare Diseases Forward: From Promise to Action
Join RDI for this public webinar where they will discuss the current status of the WHA Resolution implementation, as they approach the World Health Organization Executive Board meeting taking place […]
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CMT episode 2: Progress in genetic diagnosis for neuropathies
Delivered by Dr. Andrea Cortese (University College London, Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UK), Thu 15 Jan 2026 at 16:00 Paris Time This is a EURO-NMD webinar in collaboration with ERN-RND […]
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RealiseD Webinar 2: Evidence Assessment Framework. A need to change mindset from developers, regulators and HTA
The second webinar turns the spotlight on one of the most critical issues in rare disease research: the generation and assessment of evidence. François Meyer, a leading consultant in health […]
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