This is a final and important reminder that February 1, 2026, is the deadline for ALL submissions: registrations at the early bird rate, award nominations, abstracts, and financial assistance requests related to the 2026 ECD Global Alliance Medical Symposiums.
Please review the items below carefully and take action before February 1.
FEBRUARY 1 DEADLINES — ACTION REQUIRED
- Abstract Submissions – Medical Professionals
Abstracts for the 2026 ECDGA Medical Symposium must be submitted by February 1, 2026.
Selected abstracts may be chosen for oral or poster presentation during the symposium.
Submit your abstract HERE!
- Event Registration (Early Bird Deadline)
Early bird registration ends February 1, 2026, for:
- Medical Symposium – Register HERE
- 2026 ECDGA Award Nominations
Nominations for the Mark Heaney Award for Awareness and the Community Champion Award must be submitted by February 1, 2026.
Submit Nominations HERE
- Financial Assistance Requests
February 1, 2026, is also the deadline to request financial assistance for attendance at the 2026 ECDGA Patient & Family Gathering and Medical Symposium.
Requests submitted after this date cannot be considered.
Request Assistance HERE
EVENT DATES & LOCATION
Birmingham, Alabama
- Meet & Greet: April 29, 2026
- Patient & Family Gathering: April 30, 2026
- Medical Symposium: May 1, 2026
- Care Center Meeting: May 2, 2026
Hosted by the ECD Global Alliance and the UAB School of Medicine
IMPORTANT
If you are planning to:
- Submit an abstract
- Register at the early bird rate
- Nominate someone for an award
- Request financial assistance
You must complete these steps by February 1, 2026.
For questions or assistance, please contact us at support@erdheim-chester.org.
Thank you for your continued engagement, commitment, and support of the ECD community. We look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham this spring.