DSMIG-USA Annual Symposium
Save the date! The 2026 DSMIG-USA Annual Symposium provides an interdisciplinary forum for sharing of knowledge and experiences related to the clinical care of individuals with Down syndrome across the lifespan, clinical research related to Down syndrome, and the development of Down syndrome clinics. Next year's symposium will be held July 23-25 in Orlando, Florida at the Hilton Signia. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow Down syndrome experts from around the world to share ideas, ask questions, participate in meaningful discussions and network.
Submissions for Poster Presentations
The Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group (DSMIG-USA®) Annual Symposium will be in person on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Signia by Hilton in Orlando, FL. You must register if you are planning to display a poster. Registration will open in late March 2026. This year, we are thrilled to announce that Posters will be physically displayed in-person again and there will be a live poster viewing!
You may wish to consider submitting:
- Original clinical research findings
- A case presentation that is particularly instructive
- An informational poster about a new program initiative or update
- An Adult health review. For a recap of how to get your poster started, check out the recording here. Although the dates are different this year, the process remains the same.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS
Submissions are due at Noon ET on Monday, April 20, 2026. If you are interested in submitting an abstract/poster you will need to submit the following:
- Abstract Limit 250 words
- Abstracts should be attached as a Word document
- Title your Word file as Abstract DSMIG 2026 "2-3-word title," last name – of corresponding author (ex. DSMIG 2026 XXX Patel)
- Provide full names of all authors, and corresponding authors names
The Poster Review Team will review and send acceptance by Monday, May 18, 2026.
If your abstract is selected, in addition to printing and bringing your physical poster to the Symposium, you will also be required to submit your poster as an ePoster PowerPoint slide AND an accompanying 2-3-minute-long Video Poster Presentation. These will both be due by Noon ET on Monday, June 8, 2026. Please make this recording using Zoom. We are asking that you please keep your video ON during the recording, so that viewers can see you and your poster/poster slides. A link to a tutorial on how to make the recording can be found here.
Top poster submissions will be notified by Monday, June 29, 2026.
During the poster viewing times, we expect you to be at your poster and available to answer questions.
Annual Symposium Support Opportunities
Your support matters to DSMIG-USA! Organizations that support the DSMIG-USA Annual Symposium highlight their support for the optimal health care and wellness of individuals with Down syndrome across the lifespan. Your support will help us achieve our goals to:
- Educate professionals and trainees on the latest research and comprehensive care regarding Down syndrome
- Facilitate a network of health professionals caring for individuals with Down syndrome
- Support the development of Down syndrome clinics
- Identify and disseminate the best practices of care.
2025 Symposium Recap
In July, a record number of attendees joined DSMIG-USA in Dallas, Texas! Thank you to all the attendees and supporters who made this year's event possible! It was great to reconnect for a few days of learning, sharing, and growth.
2025 Annual Symposium Session Recordings
Want to relive the top education sessions from this year's Annual Symposium in Dallas? DSMIG-USA has made recorded sessions available for free to anyone who attended the 2025 Symposium. Click the link below to view recorded sessions.
Please note: You will be asked to log-in to your DSMIG-USA account before you can view the recordings. For questions on how to access, please email [email protected].
Couldn't make it to Dallas this year? No problem! DSMIG-USA members who did not attend the 2025 Symposium can purchase access to recordings for $149. Price includes all recorded sessions. Click here to purchase access.
2025 Poster Presentations
The 2025 Poster Gallery is now available to view! Click the link below to see PDF posters and presentation videos.
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