8th Annual Global Spondyloarthritis Summit (May 1–2, 2026): Hosted virtually by the Spondylitis Association of America (SAA), this summit features 12 expert presentations on “Living Well with SpA: Practical Approaches to Everyday Challenges”.
World AS Day (May 2, 2026): This global awareness day, led by the Axial Spondyloarthritis International Federation (ASIF), highlights that axSpA is “more than just back pain” and often involves various comorbidities.
Community & Support Group Meetings
- AS Connect Group: Sip and Play (April 8, 2026): A virtual casual evening for the AS community to decompress and play games.
- Los Angeles SAA Support Group (Monthly):
- April 12, 2026: Virtual session with a rheumatologist discussing vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
- General Peer Support (Virtual): Recurring online meetings are held by organizations like the SAA for caregivers and specific state-based groups.
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Professional & Research Conferences
- 15th International Congress on Spondyloarthritides (September 3–5, 2026): A major scientific meeting taking place in Belgium.
- 3rd International Workshop on AS (September 28–29, 2026): Titled “Tales of Molecules and Patients,” this research workshop focuses on the pathogenesis of AS.
- ASIF Council Meeting (October 7–10, 2026): International meeting for patient organization leaders, scheduled to be held in Greece.
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