Event recordings
If you couldn’t attend a Beacon event due to location, cost or simply time, don’t fret! You can catch up on all the action by watching our event recordings on-demand.
Now you can watch Beacon’s Drug Repurposing Conference, Rare Disease Showcase Series, webinars and more in the comfort of your own home.
Drug repurposing conferences
Rare disease showcases
Webinars
New recordings
Webinar series | Empowering patient groups in research funding
In this webinar we explore the rare disease research funding landscape and how patient groups can make a real impact in applications.
Get ready to recruit: How to prepare your charity for growth
On the 11th October 2024, we hosted a webinar for rare disease patient group leaders who are considering recruiting in the future. Watch the webinar now to learn the essential elements of preparing to hire for a patient organisation.
The fundamentals of fundraising without a fundraiser
This webinar covers the fundamentals of fundraising for organisations that don't have a dedicated fundraiser.
Drug Repurposing Conferences
#iDR24 International Drug Repurposing Conference
This spring we teamed up with REMEDi4ALL and MeRIT to deliver the first international drug repurposing conference, #iDR24 on 6th – 7th March 2024 in Barcelona. Watch the recordings now!
Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases 2022
On 10th October 2022, we held out ninth annual Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases Conference at America Square Conference Centre in London.
Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases 2021
Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases 2021, a two-day virtual event, looked at what drug repurposing is, how to find treatments through drug redevelopment, overcoming challenges in getting treatments to patients and much more.
Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases 2020
On 24th February 2020, we held our seventh annual Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases Conference, welcoming 125 people to the event.
Drug Repurposing Conference 2019
On 27th February 2019, we held our sixth annual Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases Conference, welcoming over 100 people to the event.
Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases Conference 2018
On 27th February 2019, we held our fifth annual Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases Conference at the Royal College of Nurses, London.
Rare Disease Showcases
Cambridge Rare Disease Showcase 2024
The Cambridge Rare Disease Showcase 2024 returned to The Clayton Hotel on 2nd October 2024 for our 8th Cambridge Showcase to date. This year we are proud to say that we welcomed over 90 rare disease advocates from across the field – our largest showing in Cambridge yet! Watch the evening's lightning talk presentations now.
The London Rare Disease Showcase 2023
The London Rare Disease Showcase 2023 brought together rare community stakeholders to celebrate new developments in the field and foster meaningful new connections. Explore recordings and photos from the day!
Cambridge Rare Disease Showcase 2023
The Cambridge Rare Disease Showcase 2023 brought the rare disease community together to network and celebrate the innovative projects going on in the UK.
The International Rare Disease Showcase
The International Rare Disease Showcase brought the global rare disease community together to celebrate innovative projects across the UK and far beyond.
The Virtual Rare Disease Showcase
The Virtual Rare Disease Showcase was a three-day virtual conference which celebrated digital and technological rare disease innovations taking place around the UK and wider world.
The Manchester Rare Disease Showcase
On Tuesday 8th October 2019, we hosted The Manchester Rare Disease Showcase at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester.
Webinars
Webinar series | Empowering patient groups in research funding
In this webinar we explore the rare disease research funding landscape and how patient groups can make a real impact in applications.
Get ready to recruit: How to prepare your charity for growth
On the 11th October 2024, we hosted a webinar for rare disease patient group leaders who are considering recruiting in the future. Watch the webinar now to learn the essential elements of preparing to hire for a patient organisation.
The fundamentals of fundraising without a fundraiser
This webinar covers the fundamentals of fundraising for organisations that don't have a dedicated fundraiser.
Decoding diagnostics webinar series
Through a series of webinars and discussion sessions, we’ll explore the fundamental principles of genetic testing, delve into the methods and applications available, and provide practical insights on accessing, interpreting and supporting genetic diagnostic results.
Boost your patient group’s productivity using AI
In this webinar, you'll explore how rare disease patient groups can use AI to boost their productivity.
Developing your rare disease patient group from the bottom up
In this webinar series, you'll explore how rare disease patient groups can attract and retain the right people to ensure the success and longevity of their patient organisation. Discover how to attract and manage volunteers, employ staff and begin succession planning.
Navigating the Cost of Living Crisis
In this webinar series, you'll explore how rare disease patient groups can navigate the challenges associated with the Cost of Living Crisis and build resilience into their strategy and operations. We discuss setting funding priorities and managing risk.
Understanding advanced therapies
In this webinar series, you'll gain an understanding of genetics, advanced therapies and their application to rare diseases. Examine the challenges associated with accessing advanced therapies and explore success stories from across the rare disease space.
Getting started with medicines repurposing
In this educational series, learn how patient groups, academics and researchers can get started with medicines repurposing. Watch all three webinar recordings to learn how to take your drug repurposing idea to the next level!