
Prader-Willi Research and Family Conference 2026
Pathways Forward: Where Hope Ignites Innovation
Theβ―2026 Prader-Willi Research and Family Conference, Pathways Forward: Where Hope Ignites Innovation, will be the landmark event of the year for the Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) community. Hosted by theβ―Prader-Willi Research Foundation Australia (PWRFA), the conference will bring togetherβ―researchers, scientists, clinicians, families, and the wider disability and rare disease community.
Across three inspiring days, the program will showcaseβ―world-leading Australian research, highlightβ―innovative clinical practices, and provideβ―families with resources, workshops, and community connections. Delegates can look forward to a mix ofβ―international plenary speakers, research symposiums, and a dedicated family program, alongside special events including theβ―PWS Gala Dinner β―and aβ―Cocktail Welcome Reception.
This yearβs theme reflects our vision of a future whereβ―cutting-edge research, compassionate care, and empowered families come together to create new possibilities for people living with PWS. It acknowledges the challenges while celebrating the hope, resilience, and innovation that drive progress.
