About the National Scleroderma Conference

Join us in Baltimore, July 17 – 19, 2026 for the National Scleroderma Conference. 

Join us at our annual patient education conference in Baltimore, Maryland!  The conference offers an information-rich opportunity for people living with scleroderma, their caregivers, family members, and friends.

Workshops, panel discussions and other educational sessions are led by leading scleroderma researchers and healthcare professionals. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have had scleroderma for many years, the National Conference is a great way to learn about the disease and become connected with others that are dealing with scleroderma. For information related to Juvenile scleroderma programming, please visit our webpage dedicated to pediatric programming.

8 Reasons Why You Should Attend Conference

Top 8 Reasons You Should Attend the National Patient Education Conference

  • Understand how to cope with the emotional challenges of living with scleroderma
  • Develop strategies for staying motivated
  • Meet people who want to take charge of their scleroderma, their health, and their lives
  • Build a support network and talk with others who share similar experiences
  • Learn about current therapies from the medical community
  • Be empowered to become a more effective partner in your own health care
  • Discover ways to increase public awareness of the disease
  • Make new, long-lasting friendships

Previous Conferences

View some of the photos and recorded sessions from the 2025 National Scleroderma Conference.

We would like to thank our corporate sponsors and donors for helping to reduce the cost for participants.

Conference Sponsors

The National Scleroderma Foundation is grateful for the support of our sponsors!

Partner Sponsors

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