This page lists meetings where prion research and care are discussed. Scientific conferences are for researchers and clinicians. Family conferences are for people affected by prion disease. Some sessions are limited to certain groups. Check the organiser’s page for registration and current terms.
Funding sources are listed on Funding programs, and trials are on Trials.
Which events are listed?
| Event | Dates | Place | Organiser’s page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prion 2026, International Conference on Prion and Protein Misfolding Research | Starts 10 or 11 November 2026 (sources differ), ends 14 November | Palazzo della Gran Guardia, Verona, Italy | prion2026.org |
| 2026 CJD Foundation Family Conference | 10 to 12 July 2026 (held) | Not stated on the agenda page | Agenda |
| 14th Iberian Prion Meeting 2026 | 21 to 22 May 2026 (held) | Madrid, Spain | INIAV |
| Prion 2024 | 23 to 27 October 2024 (held) | Nanchang, China | Overview paper |
More detail on the congress series is on Prion congress.
Do sources agree on the Prion 2026 dates?
Not completely. Sources differ on the start date, 10 or 11 November 2026. The congress website gives 10 to 14 November, and an industry event compliance registry gives 11 to 14 November. Please check the congress site before you plan to attend.
What happened at the last scientific congress held?
Prion 2024 took place in Nanchang, China, with about 300 participants from 17 countries. The programme had 70 invited talks and 21 selected oral presentations. It was organised by the NeuroPrion Association with local partners, and it marked the association’s 20th anniversary.
What does a family conference offer?
The 2026 CJD Foundation Family Conference agenda included workshops for families affected by genetic or sporadic prion disease, a bereavement workshop, reports from research grant recipients, and a drug development panel. Some sessions were open only to families.
Where can I find the rest?
The Atlas home lists every section, including Funding programs and Trials.
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Sources for this page
- Prion 2026 International Conference on Prion and Protein Misfolding Research
- IQVIA event compliance registry: Prion 2026 (EMT-26-11663)
- Prion 2024 conference: from two decades of growth to a new journey forward (Prion 2025;19(1))
- 2026 CJD Foundation Family Conference, agenda
- 14th Iberian Prion Meeting 2026