
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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SMA Together: Learn. Share. Connect. A Mini-Regional Conference – Toronto
The SMA Together: Learn. Share. Connect. Mini-regional conference in Toronto is less than three weeks away! Join them, in-person on December 13 to learn about the latest updates in spinal muscular atrophy, including:
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ERDERA: Joint Transnational Call 2026
This information webinar on the 2026 Joint Transnational Call for Proposals is scheduled for 16 December 2025, 15:00–17:00 CET, focusing on resolving unsolved rare genetic and non‑genetic diseases.
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Webinar: Lymphodepletion for CAR-T/IEC Outcomes
Achieving consistent and effective outcomes in CAR T and other immune effector cell (IEC) therapies relies heavily on getting lymphodepletion “right.” Emerging evidence shows that both under- and over-exposure can impact safety, efficacy, and long-term persistence, making optimized dosing strategies increasingly critical as the field evolves. This webinar will explore how model-informed and data-driven approaches […]
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8th TREAT-NMD® International Conference – Lisbon, 2026
Join TREAT-NMD at this vital, in-person gathering where patients, clinicians, researchers, industry, and regulators come together to tackle the biggest challenges in neuromuscular treatment development, diagnosis and care. Topics will include; disrupted clinical trial delivery, regulatory uncertainty, global access inequalities and shrinking public funding, they’ll tackle these themes with a holistic, solutions-driven approach and a […]
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RQMO 2026 International Rare Disease Day
On February 28th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., we invite you to participate in the RQMO 2026 International Rare Disease Day. The event will be held in hybrid mode, meaning that it will be possible to attend in person or virtually.
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3rd Symposium on Autoinflammation and Immune Dysregulation: “Celebrating Autoinflammation: On the Shoulders of a Giant
This 3rd NIH Symposium on autoinflammatory and immunedysregulatory diseases marks a unique occasion to honor Dr. Dan Kastner, the founding father of autoinflammation, for his invaluable contributions in establishing and advancing the field.
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15th edition of the International Myotonic Dystrophy Consortium (IDMC-15)
The event will now make a stop in Canada, in the picturesque and warm Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean region of the province of Quebec. A unique opportunity to network and share advances and initiatives in myotonic dystrophy research! Take advantage of this not-to-be-missed event!
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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 harnesses the power of this extensive network to shape goal-driven rare disease policies of the future.
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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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