ALS Disrupt
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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.
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CORD: Rare Disease Day 2026 Conference
Join CORD for their Annual Rare Disease Day Conference in Toronto!
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Ehlers-Danlos Society: Biobank Research Event
This initiative supports research into the different types of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) by collecting biological samples and health information from people with and without these […]
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From Blueprint to Action: How We Can Advance Palliative Care in Canada Together
Access to hospice palliative care in Canada still varies widely, with barriers linked to geography, diagnosis, and social factors. The Blueprint for Action 2025–2030 outlines priorities to improve equitable, culturally […]
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International Drug Repurposing Conference 2026
Join the leading international drug repurposing conference to explore the future of patient-centric medicines repurposing. From rare diseases and AI-driven drug discovery, to policy, funding and community-led success stories, iDR26 […]
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Voices for Rare Advocacy Day
A day dedicated to bringing the voices of Ontario’s rare disease community directly to policymakers.
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RareKids-CAN-Bill C-265 Webinar: Improving Access to Essential Medications in Canada
Join RareKids-CAN for a timely conversation with MP Marcus Powlowski (MP for Thunder Bay – Rainy River) alongside healthcare professionals and patient advocates from across Canada, on improving access to […]
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ALS Canada: ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed
On Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET, join ALS Canada for our next ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed webinar to learn more about ongoing ALS clinical trials.
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4th Heritable Aortic Disorders Symposium
Join the Heritable Aortic Disorders community in Vancouver on May 22–23, 2026 for an in-person event bringing together experts from across Canada and around the world to discuss the latest […]
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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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