15 October 2026
The 31st International Conference on Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus is organised by the Association de spina-bifida et d’hydrocéphalie du Québec (ASBHQ), with the support of the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IF) and global partners.
This global event brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, people with lived experience, and partners to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and advance care and inclusion for people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
The conference provides a unique opportunity to:
The 2026 edition also coincides with the 50th anniversary of ASBHQ, which will be marked during the conference with a special networking and celebration moment.
The conference programme offers a comprehensive range of sessions designed to inform, inspire, and engage:
A preliminary programme is available, with further updates and additional sessions to be announced in the coming months.
There is still time to contribute your work to the scientific programme. We strongly encourage healthcare professionals and academia to submit abstracts in their areas of expertise. SBH Associations are encouraged to submit the abstract topic on Country update. Please contact the IF Team for support at [email protected]
Submit your abstract by 30 April 2026 to be considered for both oral and poster presentations across priority themes including multidisciplinary care, transition, prevention, quality of life and more.
The conference will take place in Montréal, Québec, a dynamic and multicultural city known for its rich heritage, vibrant neighbourhoods, and diverse cultural scene.
Participants will have the opportunity to experience the city’s unique blend of history, culture, and gastronomy alongside the conference programme.
The main conference hotel is located in close proximity to the venue, where a number of rooms have been reserved for participants, including 18 accessible rooms. When booking, if you require an accessible room, please indicate this in the booking form. Room rates range between 329 and 349 CAD per night (+15% tax).
As an alternative, participants may also consider the Hampton Hotel, where a preferential rate of 270 CAD per night (+15% tax), including breakfast, is available. Please note that accessible rooms are not available at this hotel.
These rates are secured for conference participants until 15 September 2026.
Additional accommodation options will be made available soon on the conference website.
The conference will be conducted primarily in English and French, with simultaneous interpretation available for key sessions.
Participants requiring specific support or assistance are encouraged to contact the organisers.
Organisations are invited to support the conference through a range of partnership opportunities, offering visibility and engagement with an international audience.
Explore partnership options and contact the organising team for more information.
Please visit the conference website to see the full programme details, registration processm abstract submissions, accommodation and all practical and latest information.
For specific enquiries, please contact the organizing team.
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