Events
National Patient Conference
The Sjögren's Society of Canada is pleased to be holding our 19th Annual National Patient Conference in 2026! Registrants will joined us virtually, from the comfort of their own homes to hear the latest in Sjögren’s research and helpful information. Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 25, 2026 for our National Patient Conference and get ready to engage, learn and empower yourself!
2026 Featured Expert Presenters:
Dr. Janet Pope, Rheumatologist
Dr. William Ngo, Optometrist
Dr. Leslie Laing, Prosthodontist
Final speaker TBD
All Conference registrations will be entered into our draw for some great door prizes thanks to our donating sponsors!
Members Only Virtual Town Halls
The Sjögren’s Society of Canada is excited to announce that our Members Only Virtual Town Halls are back for 2026!
We will welcome four Sjögren's experts this year who will give a brief presentation about topics which are informative and timely for our members. The focus of the town halls is to provide plenty of time for members to ask questions.
We are pleased to offer exclusive sessions for our members featuring guest speakers in May, June, September, and November.
More details about our speakers and registration information will be shared soon, so please stay tuned. We look forward to having you join us for these informative events.
SjSC members can log in to their Member Portal on our website to watch recordings of all of our past Town Halls.
Canadian Sjögren's Awareness Month
July is Canadian Sjögren’s Awareness Month!
The Sjögren’s Society of Canada is proud to declare that July is Canadian Sjögren’s Awareness Month! Every day during the month of July we post information about Sjögren’s on Facebook and Instagram. The focus of our campaign is to spread the word about our unknown disease to the general public, health care professionals and those people who have not yet been diagnosed. We also recognize World Sjögren’s Awareness Day on July 23rd, the birthday of Dr. Henrik Sjögren who first discovered Sjögren’s.
National Walk for Sjögren's
Our 3rd Annual National Walk for Sjögren’s was held on September 20, 2025. The event featured walks in cities and neighbourhoods across Canada. Join us in 2026 and help us to continue to Make Strides for Sjögren's!
We have several objectives for our Walks. First and foremost, we want to increase awareness about our unknown disease. We do this by talking about the Walk for Sjögren’s with our friends and family members. We are also raising funds for the Sjögren’s Society of Canada so that we can continue to strive to improve the lives of patients in Canada.
Local Walks for Sjögren’s may include expert speakers, patient testimonials, sponsor, door prizes and of course an easy stroll in a park or your neighbourhood. Set a fundraising goal, bring a team, and win prizes for the amount you raised.
If you would like to organize a Walk or help with planning the Walk in your community in 2026, contact the SjSC today!
