Join us on Thursday, November 5 and Friday November 6, 2026, for BRI's flagship annual event showcasing research, innovation and emerging ideas. This year’s symposium, themed “From Ideas to Action: Advancing Transformational Care and Support,” will bring together researchers, clinicians, trainees, families, partners and leaders from across sectors to explore the latest research and ideas shaping childhood-onset disability.

Across two days, the symposium will feature:

• Keynote presentations
• Research talks from BRI scientists
• Concurrent breakout sessions exploring misinformation and ethical and meaningful communication of research results with families
• The annual Pursuit Award competition
• Trainee research presentations and competitions
• Research poster presentations and awards
• Opportunities to connect with researchers, clinicians, families, trainees and industry partners
• An evening reception

For more information and to view the draft symposium agenda, visit our website.

Please note: Registration is free and required for all attendees. Due to limited in-person capacity, spaces will be allocated in the order registrations are received. We encourage those planning to attend in-person to register early. Please note that if all in-person spaces are filled before the registration deadline, in-person registration will close early. Otherwise, in-person registration will close on Friday, October 23. Virtual registration will remain available.