Cambridge Rare Disease Network to Host RAREsummit26 | World Patients Alliance

Organized by: Cambridge Rare Disease Network (CamRARE)
Date: 7 October 2026
Location: Wellcome Genome Campus

Cambridge Rare Disease Network will host its eighth RAREsummit on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, at the Wellcome Genome Campus. The flagship event will bring together around 300 people living with rare diseases, patient advocates, experts and leaders to exchange ideas, build connections and discuss shared challenges.

RAREsummit26 will feature cross-sector conversations, networking opportunities, interactive workshops and a marketplace of exhibitors and research posters. Participants will explore emerging solutions and identify opportunities for collaboration across the rare disease community.

Those unable to attend in person will be able to join through a live stream and participate in the wider conversation.

Through RAREsummit26, CamRARE aims to strengthen connections across sectors and support collective action to address the challenges experienced by people living with rare diseases.