SMA Europe takes great pride in inviting you to the 5th International Scientific Congress on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), from 11th to 14th March 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. Our congress is the largest scientific congress dedicated to SMA and brings together scientists and young researchers as well as clinicians and other healthcare professionals from all over the world.
SMA Europe is a non-profit umbrella organisation of SMA patient organisations from across Europe. We work together to create a better world for all those living with SMA. One of our core activities is to foster patient-relevant research in the field of SMA, to communicate the value generated from research, and, consequently, to ensure future support for research within our community.
The goal of our scientific congress is to bring together an international and multidisciplinary group of scientists and healthcare professionals. We provide a venue to present and exchange breakthrough ideas relating to SMA, especially in light of the patient-relevance of their findings, and to cement existing and stimulate new collaborations.
Equally, our congress is a platform for talented young researchers. Together with experienced scientists, healthcare professionals, and patient experts, they will discuss, debate and dissect significant new developments and advancements related to SMA. Moreover, they will share their visions for the future of SMA research by providing an opportunity to exchange scientific evidence and clinical experiences. Therefore, we trust that the conference will lead to ever-improved treatment and care for patients living with SMA.