
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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ERDERA Clinical Trial Call 2026: Information Webinar
ERDERA will host an informational webinar on 6 July 2026. During this session, participants will have the opportunity to hear directly from ERDERA experts, who will present the objectives, scope, […]
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CIHR: Information Webinar for Canadian applicants to the ERDERA Clinical Trial Call 2026
CIHR is hosting an information session to provide interested Canadian applicants with information on the requirements of the “ERDERA Clinical Trial Call 2026 (ECTC 2026)” funding opportunity and to answer […]
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Dysautonomia International: Piece by Piece: Building the Future of Dysautonomia Care
Join Dysautonomia International in Houston, Texas, July 9–12, 2026 for the 14th Annual Dysautonomia International Conference, the world’s largest conference on autonomic disorders.
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ERDERA Introductory Webinar: Situating ethics in the research continuum
Join on 24 July for a free webinar and explore how ethics applies across different research activities, illustrated through a real-world case study that brings the concepts to life.
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Global Genes: RARE Drug Development Symposium
Join Global Genes virtually from September 9 – 11, 2026 and access high-impact sessions directly from your home or office. What’s included in the Live Stream: 2 Fireside Chats 6 […]
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ERDERA:Diagnostic Research Workstream – Session 2: Data Sharing, Data Management & Ethics
This webinar gives an overview of the ERDERA Diagnostic Research Workstream’s data sharing framework, covering the Data Sharing Framework Agreement, ethical/governance requirements, and the data submission process via GPAP/Phenostore and […]
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Rare Diseases International: Innovative Financing for Rare Diseases: From Concept to Implementation
This final webinar focuses on what it takes to move from models on paper to solutions that work in practice. It will look at feasibility, governance, stakeholder alignment, and the concrete pathways countries and funders […]
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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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ERDERA: Regulatory Insights of Advanced Therapies Research & Development
This ERDERA webinar will explore the rules and guidance that should be followed to ensure advanced therapy medicinal product (ATMP) research complies with regulatory requirements, supporting responsible research and smooth […]
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Rare Disease Day 2027 Launch Webinar
EURORDIS is excited to introduce their 2027 heroes and unveil their new campaign materials. These webinars will also provide practical guidance and inspiration to help you plan impactful campaign activities […]
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NORD Breakthrough Summit 2026
Shape the future of rare disease treatments, research and policy at the NORD® Rare Diseases and Orphan Products Breakthrough Summit.®
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