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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. 

RareKids-CAN Annual Conference

The mission of the RareKids-CAN: Pediatric Rare Disease Clinical Trials and Treatment Network Strategic Planning Conference is to collaboratively shape the future of pediatric rare disease research and clinical trial capacity in Canada. By bringing together over 100 patient and family partners, researchers, sub-platform leaders, and key stakeholders, they aim to co-develop a shared vision […]

Summit 2025: Ending The Diagnostic Odyssey

washington WA, United States

A first-of-its kind collaborative event for Undiagnosed, Ultra-Rare & Rare disease industry, clinical and community leaders. The diagnostic odyssey for rare diseases is a significant challenge, often leaving patients and families lost in a maze of tests, misdiagnoses, missed opportunities to participate in clinical trials, and delayed treatment. Summit 2025 brings together a diverse group […]

Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation Conference 2025

MDF invites you to attend the Professional Track at the 2025 MDF Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana from May 1st to May 4th! Sometimes called the “DM family reunion” - the MDF Conference is an event to unite the DM community in our journey towards treatments and a cure for myotonic dystrophy (DM). This year's program […]

Superficial Siderosis Symposium 2025

Join the Superficial Siderosis Research Alliance (SSRA) for a three-day symposium dedicated to patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers focused on advancing care, treatment, and research for superficial siderosis.

THE FESTIVAL OF GENOMICS & BIODATA Boston

The Festival is designed principally for scientists and clinicians who are working in the fields of genomics, other omics, and/or using biodata , to further research, drug discovery, healthcare and – ultimately – deliver better patient outcomes. Topics covered include genomics, single cell/spatial biology, multiomics, biodata, cancer research, drug discovery, AI, microbiome, proteomics, liquid biopsy and so […]

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