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The first pan-European expert convening dedicated to advancing the standard of care for Rett syndrome

October 2026 Madrid, Spain Invitation-only · In-person
Sponsorship Prospectus

Why Rett Forum?

No European consensus guidelines exist for Rett syndrome care. Care quality and access vary dramatically across countries. The treatment pipeline is accelerating. It's time to align.

120‑150
Expert participants
6
Working groups
2.5
Days of collaboration
30+
Countries represented
European guidelines

Draft consensus-based standards of care for Rett syndrome — the first of their kind in Europe.

Research network

Build a sustainable European research and care network with shared data through rettX, the pan-European patient registry.

Next generation

Support early-career researchers and strengthen representation of underrepresented countries.

Programme

Three days designed to move from relationship-building to actionable commitments.

Friday
Arrivals & Networking

Registration, welcome session, speed networking, country snapshots, and networking dinner.

Saturday
Plenaries & Working Groups

Scene-setting plenaries, three parallel working group sessions, and ECR mentorship.

Sunday
Consolidation & Roadmap

Final working group session, presentations, research network roundtable, and next steps.

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Working Groups

Six thematic groups, each leaving Madrid with a defined mandate, confirmed leadership, and a 2-year workplan.

WG1 Communication and AAC
WG2 Neurology, breathing, and autonomic function
WG3 Mobility, scoliosis, and motor function
WG4 Nutrition, GI, and growth
WG5 Wellbeing, pain, and daily management
WG6 Clinical trial readiness in EU
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Partner with us

Support the first pan-European initiative to harmonize Rett syndrome care — and make a lasting impact for families across Europe.