LOCATION UPDATE: Due to ongoing travel uncertainties to the U.S., our meetings will now take place in Toronto, Canada. We know this change may disrupt your plans and appreciate your understanding. We hope to see you there in person or virtually!
Are you ready to be part of something bigger? The Allied Professionals Forum (APF) brings together healthcare professionals from around the world, including physiotherapists, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, speech-language pathologists, social workers and others working in the field of ALS/MND. With over 400 delegates attending from more than 40 countries, the APF provides the opportunity to engage in a truly global conversation on the challenges and advancements in ALS/MND care.
When: December 1-2, 2025
Where: Toronto, Canada and Virtual Platform
Program: See the preliminary program.
To guarantee the lowest pricing (in-person – £325; virtual – £125), register now.
Call for Abstracts Open: Allied Professionals Forum & Poster Hall
These events are an excellent opportunity for you to showcase innovative approaches, share practical insights, and highlight impactful work that improves the lives of people living with ALS/MND and their caregivers. We invite submissions in the following areas:
- Care
- Research
- Education and information
- Quality of life
- Support
- Genetics
- Caregivers/Carers
We especially welcome abstracts that present new and practical approaches, applied research with real-world relevance, and data that reinforces or extends existing knowledge.
Deadline to submit: Monday, June 2
- Submit your abstract for the Allied Professionals Forum.
- Submit your abstract for the virtual Poster Hall.
If you are submitting to both events, please open each submission portal in incognito or private browsing mode to avoid technical issues.
- On Windows: Ctrl + Shift + N
- On Mac: Command + Shift + N
See the questions on the abstract application to prepare.
If you have any questions, reach out to Jessica Mabe, Programs Coordinator, at jessica.mabe@als-mnd.org.
Virtual Poster Hall
We’re launching our virtual Poster Hall on October 29, where you can browse posters from all over the world in dynamic online galleries with videos from the authors. Then on November 13, join us to talk with the poster authors and your peers. To meet the time zone needs of our diverse community, these discussions will be at 7:00 AM ET and 7:00 PM ET.
The virtual Poster Hall will then remain open until the close of the Allied Professionals Forum on December 2.
The Poster Hall is free! If you’ve already registered for the Allied Professionals Forum, you’re Poster Hall ticket is included.
What Last Year’s Participants Had to Say
- “First time at conference. Very worthwhile. Great speakers and range of topics.”
- “This conference exceeded my expectations. The content was excellent, the format (everyone exposed to all the content) was unique and worked very well.”
- “I did not expect this event to be as ‘personal’ as it was. I was very moved by some of the talks and it was wonderful to see so many caring professionals sitting alongside people with lived experience.”
- “This was phenomenal! It was my first time attending this conference. I did so virtually. Your platform is amazing and made this a seamless experience. Thank you.”
You can also find a recap of the 2024 international meetings in our December newsletter.
Virtual Poster Hall (pre-event)
The 2025 Poster Hall will be virtual and available in advance of the APF via the virtual event platform. The posters will be displayed in online galleries, with accompanying audio or video from their creators, to enhance the presentation of research.
When: Late October to early December, with virtual discussion forums in November
Where: Virtual Platform
Cost: Free (Please note that those attending the APF or Alliance Meeting are automatically registered for the Poster Hall.)
Coming soon! Submit Your Poster Abstract
Do you have a virtual poster to share with the ALS/MND community? We’re looking to hear from you in the following areas:
- Care
- Research
- Education and information
- Quality of life
- Support
- Genetics
- Caregivers/Carers
We encourage poster abstracts focused on approaches that are novel, practical and applicable, as well as studies presenting data that consolidate and/or extend current knowledge.
2025 Host Associations
