With the world transformed by a global pandemic, 2020’s showcase was naturally, a little different.

Taking place entirely online, our 2020 event – The Virtual Rare Disease Showcase – illustrated the impact that technological and digital advancements are having on the future of rare disease treatment and care.

Whilst the format may have changed; crucially, the Rare Disease Showcase remained an event for everyone – whether patient group, clinician, pharmaceutical representative, consultant, researcher, or student – if you care about rare, then this was the event for you!

The Virtual Showcase was designed to be a unique event, with interactive sessions taking place over a three-day period (17th to 19th November), including conversations on telemedicine, artificial intelligence, patient group innovations, and the impact of Covid-19 on rare diseases.

Our online stage included talks from across the rare disease spectrum, supplemented by roundtable discussions, networking sessions, one-to-one video chats, virtual exhibitions and more.