Save-The-Date: RareKids-CAN Virtual Information Session
2025-03-24 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
During this information session, you will gain an overview of RareKids-CAN, build connections within the community, and more!

RareKids-CAN Annual Conference
2025-04-10 08:00 - 2025-04-11 17:00 (America/New_York)
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 that accelerates pediatric drug development and progress in clinical trials, improves treatment access, and strengthens national and international partnerships.

Mitochondrial Transplantation and Next Generation Therapeutics Conference
2025-04-27 08:00 - 2025-04-29 17:00 (America/Halifax)
Join Northwell Health on April 27-29, 2025, at Hofstra University on Long Island (NY) for a unique forum for the presentation and discussion of new research developments in mitochondrial transfer and transplantation.

Summit 2025: Ending The Diagnostic Odyssey
2025-04-28 08:00 - 2025-04-30 17:00 UTC | 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 of stakeholders – patient advocates, industry leaders, policymakers, clinicians, researchers and payers – to chart a collaborative path towards a future where timely and accurate diagnoses are a reality for all with rare diseases.

Save the Date: Rare Disease Day 2025 Conference
2025-04-29 08:00 - 2025-05-01 17:00 (America/Denver)

Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation Conference 2025
2025-05-01 08:00 - 2025-05-04 17:00 (America/New_York)
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 includes educational sessions exploring research, drug development, symptom management, and other critical topics for DM families, plus opportunities for formal and informal networking, wellness, and fun!

Save the date: Redefining Patient Engagement
2025-05-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver)

Milestones & Momentum: 10 Years of Progress, 10 Years of Possibility
2025-05-21 18:00 - 20:30 (Europe/Paris)
RDI will be holding a side event at World Health Assembly 78 in Geneva. Join them as the community celebrates 10 years of progress and looks forward to 10 more years of redefining what’s possible!

CureDuchenne 2025 FUTURES National Conference
2025-05-22 08:00 - 2025-05-25 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
This annual event is dedicated to providing education, connection, and hope to the entire Duchenne community.

European Society of Human Genetics Conference
2025-05-24 08:00 - 2025-05-27 17:00 (Europe/Vienna)

unfolding PANS PANDAS | reshaping BRAIN+BODY health
2025-05-29 08:00 - 2025-05-30 17:00 (America/Edmonton)
This inaugural national conference brings together leading experts from Canada and beyond to explore the physiological and psychological complexities of Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS).

Unity Through Rheumatic Diseases: In-Person Event
2025-05-31 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Take a Pain Check Foundation is thrilled to invite you to Unity Through Rheumatic Diseases, an in-person event dedicated to promoting collaboration and driving change in rheumatology. Join us on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST at the InterContinental Toronto Centre (225 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2X3) for a day of insightful discussions, networking, and empowerment.

Advancing Innovation in Rare Disease Research
2025-06-02 08:00 - 2025-06-03 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
Join researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders to discuss real-world research breakthroughs, novel #ClinicalTrial designs, and how NORD’s Rare Disease Centers of Excellence are leading collaborative efforts in #RareDisease innovation.

Superficial Siderosis Symposium 2025
2025-06-11 08:00 - 2025-06-13 17:00 (America/Halifax)
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.

ALS Canada: Webinar-Driving Progress Forward
2025-06-18 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton)
In anticipation of Global ALS Awareness Day on June 21, join ALS Canada’s CEO Tammy Moore and the ALS Canada Team for a free, insightful webinar. Discover the comprehensive services and programs ALS Canada offers to Canadians living with and affected by ALS.
This engaging session will cover all mission areas, including community services, advocacy, research, and knowledge exchange, showcasing the extensive resources available nationwide.

Defeat Duchenne Canada-Industry Partner Update: REGENXBIO
2025-06-23 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton)
Join Defeat Duchenne Canada for an educational webinar featuring Dr. Jahannaz Dastgir, Executive Director of Clinical Development at REGENXBIO, as she shares the latest updates on RGX-202, an investigational gene therapy for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and their Phase 1/2/3 AFFINITY DUCHENNE® trial.
This session will provide valuable insights into the science behind RGX-202, trial progress, and what this potential investigational treatment could mean for the Duchenne community. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, clinician, or advocate, this webinar is an opportunity to stay informed and ask questions directly to the team leading this important research.

THE FESTIVAL OF GENOMICS & BIODATA Boston
2025-06-24 08:00 - 2025-06-25 17:00 (America/New_York)
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 much more.

United in Hope: 2025 Global Prader-Willi Syndrome Conference
2025-06-24 08:00 - 2025-06-28 17:00 (America/Denver)

The 2025 CRF International Conference
2025-06-25 08:00 - 2025-06-28 17:00 (America/Detroit)
The Choroideremia Research Foundation (CRF) cordially invites you to join them June 25 – 28, 2025, for their International Conference at the Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. This event seeks to improve the quality of life for all those impacted by choroideremia (CHM) through educational programming, interactive engagement and networking.

2nd Global Cell & Gene Therapy Summit
2025-07-07 08:00 - 2025-07-09 17:00 (America/New_York)

IMPaCT Webinar - An Overview of Current and Future Clinical Trials in Children: a European Perspective
2025-07-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Dr. Eva Degraeuwe (MD-PhD) is a dedicated pediatric resident and researcher in pediatric nephrology and global clinical trial optimilisation. Working in many Global networks focused on rare and low prevalance diseases, she has completed her PhD in 2024 participating and guiding over 35 clinical trials. Moreover, she has a passion for patient engagement, especially within a clinical trial setting.
Webinar Overview:
– European network setting and the role of networks
– Pathways to clinical trial optimilisation
– Patient engagement and what has been achieved

The 16th International CHARGE Syndrome Conference, “The Grand Adventure,”
2025-07-24 08:00 - 2025-07-27 17:00 (America/Denver)

Community of Practice- Beyond Inclusion: Co-Designing with Lived Experience to Build Meaningful Partnerships in Stroke Research
2025-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton)
📢 On July 30th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST Emine Kocabas, Ashley Berger, & Vishma Sookdeo will be speaking about “Beyond Inclusion: Co-Designing with Lived Experience to Build Meaningful Partnerships in Stroke Research”.

PxP Africa 2025: Virtual Meeting August 13, 2025 From Research Participants to Patient Partners in Research: Centering African Patients Voices
2025-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton)
PxP Africa is the first regional PxP meeting, led by Joab Wako and Kwanele Asante who are members of the 2025 steering committee for the global PxP conference taking place in September. PxP Africa will spotlight the critical role of patient partners—especially African patients—as active contributors in research, not just research participants. The session will challenge the traditional top-down model of research and explore how lived experience can inform, shape, and lead meaningful, inclusive studies.

PxP Australia 2025
2025-08-19 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Edmonton)
PxP Australia is a regional webinar, led by Letisha Living and Janelle Bowden who are members of the 2025 steering committee for the global PxP conference taking place in September. The theme of PxP Australia is “working well together” and Dr. Joan Carlini will be joining the session as a speaker.

2025 Transdisciplinary Child & Maternal Health Trainee Research Day
2025-08-26 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton)
Led by the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute Trainee Association (ACHRITA) in partnership with the Owerko Centre and ACHRI, the graduate portion of this symposium is funded by UCalgary’s Graduate Students’ Association.

6th International Hypothalamic Hamartoma Symposium
2025-09-04 08:00 - 2025-09-05 17:00 (America/Belize)
Presented by Hope for HH and Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona, this symposium will gather leading experts, patients, and caregivers from around the world to share the latest research, clinical advances, and treatment strategies for Hypothalamic Hamartoma (HH)! Alexis Arzimanoglou and Helen Cross are part of the Symposium Committee.

Rare Trials Summit
2025-09-09 08:00 - 2025-09-10 17:00 (America/Edmonton)
Bringing together key stakeholders in the clinical research community to accelerate the development of new rare disease therapies from average 10-12 years to under 3 years.

2025 C-Path Global Impact Conference
2025-09-09 08:00 - 2025-09-11 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
As C-Path celebrates its 20th anniversary, CGIC 2025 stands out as a milestone event—bringing together a global community dedicated to advancing medical innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Whether you’re joining us from industry, regulatory agencies, academia, patient organizations, or as someone with lived experience, you’ll find valuable insights, thought-provoking discussions, and meaningful opportunities to collaborate.

IMPaCT Webinar: Lessons Learned from the Innovative Pediatric Clinical Trials (iPCT) Network
2025-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton)
Speakers: Tannis Erickson & Naveen Poonai Title: Lessons Learned from the Innovative Pediatric Clinical Trials (iPCT) Network
