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Allied Professionals Forum

2026 Alliance Meeting, Amsterdam, December 5–6

 

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, this is your chance to engage in a truly global conversation on the challenges and advancements in ALS/MND care. 

When: December 7–8, 2026
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands + Virtual Platform
Location: Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre Amsterdam, Paul van Vlissingenstraat 9-11, Amsterdam, 1096 BK Netherlands

More information coming in 2026! To guarantee the lowest pricing (in-person – £325; virtual – £125), register early.

Call for Abstracts Coming in May 2026

We will be opening the abstract submission process for APF presentation in May 2026. 

If you have any questions, reach out to Jessica Mabe, Programs Coordinator, at jessica.mabe@als-mnd.org.

Virtual Poster Hall

Showcase your innovative work, share practical insights, and highlight efforts that make a difference in the lives of people living with ALS/MND and their caregivers. We especially welcome abstracts featuring new and practical approaches, applied research, and real-world data that builds on existing knowledge, both new posters and ones that have been presented at previous conferences throughout the year. We’re accepting abstract submissions in the following areas:

  • Care
  • Research
  • Education and information
  • Quality of life
  • Support
  • Genetics
  • Caregivers/Carers

We will be opening the abstract submission process for the virtual Poster Hall in May 2026. 

What Previous Participants Have Said

  • “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 2025 international meetings in our December newsletter. 

2026 Host Association

Stichting ALS Nederland

 

 

 

 

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  • Alejandro Aquino, Diagnosed 2011 , Asociación ELA Argentina

    Alejandro Aquino, Diagnosed 2011 , Asociación ELA Argentina

  • JP

    JP

  • Steve Gallagher, ALS Society of Canada

    Steve Gallagher, ALS Society of Canada
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  • Ana Lilia RodriguezApoyo Integral Gila A.C., Diagnosed 2018, Mexico

    Ana Lilia RodriguezApoyo Integral Gila A.C., Diagnosed 2018, Mexico

  • Maria Lucia Wood Saldanha, Associação Pró-Cura da ELA, Brazil

    Maria Lucia Wood Saldanha, Associação Pró-Cura da ELA, Brazil

  • Steve Lufkin, USA

    Steve Lufkin, USA
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  • Debbie Craghill, USA

    Debbie Craghill, USA

  • Teddy Hanono Annie, Apoyo Integral Gila A.C., Diagnosed 2018, Mexico

    Teddy Hanono Annie, Apoyo Integral Gila A.C., Diagnosed 2018, Mexico

  • MNDaSG Group PALS & CALS, Motor Neurone Disease Association, Singapore (MNDaSG)

    MNDaSG Group PALS & CALS, Motor Neurone Disease Association, Singapore (MNDaSG)

  • Amparo Muriel Engativa, Colombia

    Amparo Muriel Engativa, Colombia

  • João Marcos Andrietta, Diagnosed 2008 , ABrELA, Brazil

    João Marcos Andrietta, Diagnosed 2008 , ABrELA, Brazil

  • Juvenal Bayona Romero

    Juvenal Bayona Romero

  • Maria Santos Garcia Tellez, Diagnosed 2017 , FYADENMAC, Mexico

    Maria Santos Garcia Tellez, Diagnosed 2017 , FYADENMAC, Mexico

  • Monica Soriano, Diagnosed 2011 ,  Asociación ELA , Argentina

    Monica Soriano, Diagnosed 2011 , Asociación ELA , Argentina

  • Peng Yi-Wen

    Peng Yi-Wen

  • Lachlan Terry,  MND Australia,  Diagnosed 2015

    Lachlan Terry, MND Australia, Diagnosed 2015

  • Rolf Mauch, Association ALS Switzerland, Diagnosed 2015

    Rolf Mauch, Association ALS Switzerland, Diagnosed 2015

  • David Bishop

    David Bishop

  • Michael Lee, Australia

    Michael Lee, Australia

  • Guoqiang Xu, Diagnosed 2016 , Shaanxi ALS Association, China

    Guoqiang Xu, Diagnosed 2016 , Shaanxi ALS Association, China

  • Leon Ryba, Asociación ELA Argentina

    Leon Ryba, Asociación ELA Argentina

  • Animesh Kumar, Diagnosed 2013 , Asha Ek Hope Foundation, India

    Animesh Kumar, Diagnosed 2013 , Asha Ek Hope Foundation, India

  • Frank "Papa" Taylor, USA

    Frank “Papa” Taylor, USA

  • Dr Shelly Hoover

    Dr Shelly Hoover

  • Chih Ching Darren Wong, MND Malaysia

    Chih Ching Darren Wong, MND Malaysia

  • Wilfried Leusing, Diagnosed 2010 , DGM, Germany

    Wilfried Leusing, Diagnosed 2010 , DGM, Germany

  • Luis Antonio Pimenta Lima, Brazil

    Luis Antonio Pimenta Lima, Brazil

  • Kirsten Harley,  Diagnosed 2013,  Australia

    Kirsten Harley, Diagnosed 2013, Australia

  • Charlie “Hark” Dourney, Diagnosed 2007 , Hark ALS, USA

    Charlie “Hark” Dourney, Diagnosed 2007 , Hark ALS, USA

  • Camilla Heiberg Freiberg, Muskelsvindfonden, Denmark

    Camilla Heiberg Freiberg, Muskelsvindfonden, Denmark

  • Maurice LeClerc, ALS Canada

    Maurice LeClerc, ALS Canada

  • Fabio Carvalho

    Fabio Carvalho

  • Alfredo Santos, Diagnosed 2013 , ACELA, Colombia

    Alfredo Santos, Diagnosed 2013 , ACELA, Colombia

  • Elkin Ramiro Gaviria Muñoz, Diagnosed December 2018

    Elkin Ramiro Gaviria Muñoz, Diagnosed December 2018

  • Eddy LeFrançois, Diagnosed 1992,  ALS Canada

    Eddy LeFrançois, Diagnosed 1992, ALS Canada

  • Jack Buzby, USA

    Jack Buzby, USA

  • Dorette Lüdi, Diagnosed 2014 , ALS Schweiz, Switzerland

    Dorette Lüdi, Diagnosed 2014 , ALS Schweiz, Switzerland

  • Timmy, ALS Liga

    Timmy, ALS Liga

  • Kris Van Reusel, Belgium

    Kris Van Reusel, Belgium

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    unnamed

  • Horacio Fritzer, Argentina

    Horacio Fritzer, Argentina

  • Duncan Bayly , MND Australia

    Duncan Bayly , MND Australia

  • Brigitte Wernli,  Association ALS Switzerland,  Diagnosed 2014

    Brigitte Wernli, Association ALS Switzerland, Diagnosed 2014

  • Jose Espinosa, Argentina

    Jose Espinosa, Argentina

  • Chen Yin Xue, Taiwan MND Association, Diagnosed 1995, Taiwan

    Chen Yin Xue, Taiwan MND Association, Diagnosed 1995, Taiwan

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    IMG_2658

  • Jose Rivero Muñoz, Diagnosed 2015, FYADENMAC, Mexico

    Jose Rivero Muñoz, Diagnosed 2015, FYADENMAC, Mexico

  • Jan Zuring, Diagnosed 2010 , The Netherlands

    Jan Zuring, Diagnosed 2010 , The Netherlands

  • Jorge Melo, ABrELA, Brazil

    Jorge Melo, ABrELA, Brazil

  • Claire Garry, USA

    Claire Garry, USA
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