ALS Advance: National Meetings is a coordinated series of meetings focused on improving the lives of Canadians affected by ALS. Hosted by the ALS Society of Canada, the program brings together researchers, clinicians, early‑career talent, health care professionals, and community members for collaborative learning, candid dialogue, and shared problem‑solving—advancing research, care, and knowledge exchange across Canada and globally.
Dates: April 24–26, 2026
MEETINGS & EVENTS
ALS EnCouRage Canada (April 24–25, 2026) is a national gathering that supports early career researchers (ECRs) in ALS. The program offers skill-building sessions, interactive workshops, and opportunities to learn from leading scientists, clinicians, and industry experts. ALS EnCouRage Canada also brings researchers together with people living with and affected by ALS, creating space for conversation and shared learning. The event is designed to foster collaboration, spark new ideas, and build a supportive community that will help advance ALS research across Canada.
Attendance at ALS EnCouRage Canada is application-based.
ALS Ignite (April 24, 2026) is a cross-community dinner that brings people together for a night of conversation, collaboration, and connection. This is an opportunity to Ignite ideas by sharing the story of your “why” and what brings you to the collective table.
Attendance at ALS Ignite will be by invitation only.
ALS Exchange (April 25, 2026) is a national meeting designed to strengthen both clinical research and care. This event brings together clinicians and allied health professionals from ALS clinical teams across Canada for practical learning, clinical updates, research highlights, and shared best practices. Program content will be shaped directly by the ALS clinical and research community to ensure it meets real-world needs and supports high-quality, person-centered care. The event will also provide opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and closer integration of ALS research and clinical care.
Attendance at ALS Exchange will be by invitation only.
ALS Disrupt (April 25–26, 2026) provides a unique experience within the global ALS ecosystem that brings key opinion leaders together to have candid conversations on important and timely topics in front of an audience, rather than in individual conversations, with the goal of collectively tackling complex issues and exploring novel solutions. ALS Disrupt will bring the important, serious discussions the field needs into a fun, collegial atmosphere, with the goal of accelerating impact toward a world free of ALS.
Our Sponsors
The ALS Advance: National Meetings was made possible thanks to the generous support from:
