2026 MDF Regional Conference
Montréal, Canada
May 30, 2026
Register as a Community Member!
Join Us at the 2026 MDF and MDC Regional Conference in Montréal, Canada!
The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) and Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) invite you to the Regional Conference in Montréal, Canada, on May 30, 2026! This one-day, in person conference, held in partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC), will offer a robust program built for the DM community. The agenda will feature sessions from DM experts, updates about DM research, community panel discussions, and even a dance party! Check out the Program section below to learn more as updates are available.
- This event takes place in Montreal right after the International Myotonic Dystrophy Consortium (IDMC-15) meeting, which is a scientific conference for DM professionals in Saguenay, Canada.
- The Montréal Regional Conference will be in English.
- At the same time, MDC will host a French-language Patient Day in Saguenay as part of IDMC-15, for those who prefer participating in French.
- The Montréal Regional Conference will be in English.
To learn more about the French Patient Day in Saguenay contact MDC at research@muscle.ca
Saturday, May 30th |
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| French-Language Patient Day in Saguenay | English-Language Regional Conference in Montréal |
| Half-Day overview session specifically sharing new insights, research results, and treatments at the IDMC-15 |
Full-Day event providing multiple in-person sessions from experts across a variety of topics important to the DM community, including emerging treatments and clinical trials, DM1 Overview, DM2 Overview, Symptom Management, community panels, and more. There will be a separate track for our Juvenile Onset Adults (JOAs) and a… Dance Party! |
| Refreshments provided; no meals | Breakfast, lunch, and reception provided |
| This session will be provided only in French | All sessions and information will be provided primarily in English, with French subtitles available on in-room screens. Some take away materials and resources will be provided in English and French. |
Registration Types and Fees
All Regional Conferences will be in-person only events. Registration is $20 USD (current exchange rates can be found here). Tickets include access to all general and breakout sessions, meals (breakfast, lunch, and reception), and other activities. Click here to register now! >>>
Conference registration does NOT include your hotel room.
Professional Registration
Professional registration for 2026 MDF Regional Conferences is by invitation only. Regional conferences will not feature a professional track. If you would like more information about attending the conference as a professional, please email info@myotonic.org.
Program
Each Regional Conference will include participation from local DM experts, researchers, and community members to provide a robust program including popular sessions from our past International Conferences. More detailed information on programming coming soon!
Note: The Regional Conference Sessions will be held as one primary community track and will not be split into multiple day-long Community Tracks.
Looking for Juvenile-onset Adults (JOAs) Specific Sessions? This conference in Montréal will feature a dedicated JOA space and program. Join us for fun activities and sessions that are tailored specifically to our JOAs!
Conference Venue
MDF is working to find the perfect venue for this Conference. Check back here for the latest updates!
Financial Aid
Link to applications coming soon! MDF and MDC will be providing an opportunity to request financial support at varying tiers to attend a Regional Conference in person this year.
Dining & Dietary Needs
During Conference Registration, you will be asked about your plans to attend certain receptions and meals to help MDF/MDC and the caterer tailor meals to any dietary requirements and anticipate how much food to prepare. All in-person registrations include the following meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Hors d’oeuvres & beverages
- All day coffee/tea are also included
Hotel Discount
MDF/MDC is working on securing the hotel venue for the conference, so if you would like to stay at the conference hotel and take advantage of the discounted rate, hold off on booking your hotel for now!
Transportation
2026 Regional Conference Attendees traveling by plane can use the following airports:
- Montréal-Trudeau International Airport
- Montréal Metropolitan Airport
Visitors seeking transportation to the Regional Conference location have a variety of options, including taxi service, ride-sharing apps, and public transportation. Please note that attendees are responsible for arranging all of their own ground transportation to and from the airport and throughout the duration of the conference.
Childcare
Due to low demand, Childcare services will not be provided at the 2026 MDF Regional Conferences. Please make all necessary arrangements prior to arrival so that you can take full advantage of all the Conference has to offer.
Registration Cancellation Policy
We understand that circumstances can change. MDF/MDC is happy to process registration cancellations made two weeks before the conference you’re registered for. Donations to MDF or MDC are non-refundable. Hotel room cancellations must be made directly with the hotel.
Additional Information
Check back here for the latest program and speaker updates as they become available.
Questions?
If you have registration questions or need assistance with registration, contact MDF at 415-800-7777 or by email at info@myotonic.org. You may also contact MDC at research@muscle.ca.
Corporate Sponsorships
For questions on corporate sponsorship opportunities at the 2026 MDF Regional Conferences, please contact MDF at development@myotonic.org.
Click here to download an overview of Sponsorship Opportunities in 2026.