
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 2025 Webinar
CORD is hosting a special webinar on Friday, Feb 28 from 12-1pm EST so that everyone from across Canada can tune in and help put that funding to work. Here’s what they’ll discuss: - Ending the diagnostic odyssey with CHEO’s ThinkRare - Treating and tracking rare diseases at BC Cancer - Caring for complex kids […]
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RE(ACT) Congress and IRDiRC Conference
Brussels, Belgium Brussels, BelgiumThe RE(ACT) Congress and IRDiRC Conference 2025, held jointly by the BLACKSWAN Foundation, the International Rare Diseases Research Consortium (IRDiRC) and the European Rare Diseases Research Alliance (ERDERA). From March 5th to 7th, 2025, we will gather in the vibrant city of Brussels (Belgium) for an unparalleled exchange of knowledge and ideas. The RE(ACT) Congress […]
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13th ISNS European Regional Meeting Luxembourg
Newborn Screening LIVE from the Heart of Europe
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Save-The-Date: RareKids-CAN Virtual Information Session
During this information session, you will gain an overview of RareKids-CAN, build connections within the community, and more!
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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 […]
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Mitochondrial Transplantation and Next Generation Therapeutics Conference
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.
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Summit 2025: Ending The Diagnostic Odyssey
washington WA, United StatesA 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 […]
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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 […]
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Milestones & Momentum: 10 Years of Progress, 10 Years of Possibility
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!
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