2026 SPS Symposium - Event Details
- The SPSRF Staff
- 1 day ago
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 Registration for the 2026 SPS Symposium officially opens today, March 6, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. This event is one of the most important gatherings of the year for the Stiff Person Syndrome community, bringing together patients, caregivers, researchers, clinicians, and industry partners to share knowledge, strengthen connections, and accelerate progress.
The 2026 SPS Symposium will take place June 13–14, 2026, in Aurora, Colorado (Denver area) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, with a virtual attendance option available for those joining from around the world.
 Register for the 2026 SPS Symposium Beginning today at 2 PM Eastern, you can register for either in-person or virtual attendance. Register here: https://www.stiffperson.org/event-list We encourage early registration, especially for those planning to attend in person. |
 Event Details and Agenda Additional information about the symposium, including speaker announcements and the event agenda, will be shared on our event webpage:
https://www.stiffperson.org/2026symposium Our team is currently finalizing the agenda and confirming presenters. As soon as those details are complete, they will be posted on this page. We look forward to sharing an exciting lineup of experts and discussions in the coming weeks.
 Discounted Hotel Rooms We have secured discounted hotel rooms for symposium attendees at: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Denver at Anschutz Medical Campus 13400 East Colfax Avenue Aurora, Colorado 80011 Reserve your room here: Reservation Link The hotel will also provide shuttle service to and from the CU Anschutz Medical Campus during the event.
 Travel Assistance for Patients Travel assistance is available for eligible SPS patients attending the symposium in person. This program is administered by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), as it has been in previous years. Assistance may be used for travel-related expenses, including airfare, rental cars, overnight accommodations, meals, and other related costs. Apply for travel assistance here.  Participate in the SPS Biorepository For those attending the symposium in person, there will be an opportunity to contribute to the SPS Biorepository through a simple blood donation. This program is made possible through our partnership with COMBINEDBrain, a collaborative network focused on advancing research into rare neurological disorders. Biological samples collected for the SPS Biorepository allow researchers to better study the underlying mechanisms of Stiff Person Syndrome and support the development of future diagnostics and treatments. Members of the COMBINEDBrain team will be on-site at the symposium to collect samples. There is no cost to participate. If you are interested, please indicate this on the in-person registration form. A member of our team will follow up to collect additional information needed to schedule your appointment during the event. Or, complete the form now, here. If you are unable to attend the symposium in person, COMBINEDBrain also hosts roadshow collection events across the United States throughout the year. These events provide additional opportunities to contribute samples locally. We will share upcoming dates and locations as soon as they are confirmed.  Your Support Makes This Possible Events like the SPS Symposium — and the research initiatives that grow from them — are made possible by the generosity of our community. Please consider supporting The Stiff Person Syndrome Research Foundation through our ongoing Rare, Like You fundraising campaign. Donate here: https://www.stiffperson.org/donate
We Can't Wait To See You at the SPS Symposium!
We look forward to bringing our community together again this June. The collaboration, learning, and shared purpose that define the SPS Symposium are powerful reminders that progress happens when we come together. Thank you for being part of this journey with us.
With gratitude, The Stiff Person Syndrome Research Foundation |
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