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Rare Disease Conference 2027 - Rare Disease Summit
March 23-25, 2027
Pre-Conference Workshops on March 22, 2027Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center | National Harbor, MD

Empowering the Rare Disease Community to Drive Strategic Innovation and Commercial Success

The Rare Disease Summit unites industry leaders to accelerate rare disease commercialization. Master strategies for regulatory navigation, evolving global market access influences, evidence generation, patient identification and strategic partnerships while adapting to policy shifts – ensuring speed to treatment and sustainable commercial success.

Have a profound impact on the Rare Disease Community

While the industry has seen growth and heightened focus around the pursuit of orphan products and rare therapies, we’ve only scratched the surface. Benefit from high-impact content from experts from across the rare disease industry:

Strategic Innovation for Rare Disease Commercialization Excellence

What You'll Master:

  • Launch with Precision: Navigate pre-launch and post-launch strategies for rare therapeutics across the full commercialization lifecycle
  • AI-Powered Patient Strategies: Leverage AI and advanced analytics to revolutionize patient identification, engagement, adherence and support program optimization
  • Strategic Market Navigation: Master differentiation strategies across diverse rare disease markets, from competitive landscapes to emerging opportunities
  • Cross-Functional Alignment: Break down silos between commercial, medical affairs and R&D teams for flawless launch execution and scalable success
  • Hyper-Personalized Patient Support: Design high-touch, personalized patient support programs that address the full spectrum of rare disease patient needs


Why Attend:
Whether you're launching a first-in-class therapy, entering a competitive market or scaling patient support, the Rare Disease Summit delivers the strategic insights, AI implementation frameworks and peer-tested approaches you need to accelerate commercialization and drive sustainable commercial success.

Navigating Policy, Pricing and Market Access in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape

What You'll Master:

  • Policy Adaptation Strategies: Navigate the impact of IRA, MFN, international reference pricing and the One Big Beautiful Bill on rare disease strategy and patient access
  • HEOR and Value Demonstration: Build comprehensive evidence stories that drive reimbursement and access across markets, overcoming data scarcity challenges
  • Payer Engagement Excellence: Accelerate speed-to-treatment by mastering payer dynamics, utilization management and reimbursement strategy for high-cost rare therapeutics
  • Regulatory Navigation: Gain insights directly from FDA on evolving rare disease regulations, approval pathways and effective engagement strategies
  • Global Market Access: Master strategies for simultaneous market entry, global pricing dynamics and evidence generation that meets diverse regional payer expectations

Why Attend:
The Rare Disease Summit delivers the frameworks and real-world case studies needed to navigate unprecedented policy shifts, optimize market access execution and ensure therapies reach the right patients at the right time, while maintaining commercial viability in an evolving landscape.

Collaborative Leadership Across the Rare Disease Ecosystem

What You'll Experience:

  • Integrated Learning: Participate in sessions across the Rare Disease Summit, Hub East Congress and Patient Assistance and Access event for a comprehensive view of the patient access ecosystem
  • Industry Leadership: Engage with top pharmaceutical companies, emerging biotech innovators and business development experts shaping rare disease strategy and commercialization
  • Patient Advocacy Partnerships: Learn directly from patient advocacy organizations about building meaningful, value-driven collaborations that accelerate patient identification and improve outcomes
  • Regulatory and Policy Insights: Hear directly from FDA, Capitol Hill experts and health systems on policy, access and innovation in rare disease
  • Peer-to-Peer Exchange: Participate in interactive roundtables, think tanks and the candid peer-to-peer sessions for unfiltered insights from those in the trenches

Why Attend:
The Rare Disease Summit is the only event where you'll hear directly from industry leaders, patient advocates, government representatives and ecosystem partners – giving you the holistic perspective, strategic partnerships and actionable intelligence needed to lead effectively in this complex, rapidly evolving space.

Who Will You Meet at the Rare Disease Summit?

Our event is ideal for specialists from rare disease and orphan drug companies seeking breakthrough strategies, invaluable connections and actionable insights with roles in:

  • Rare Disease
  • Orphan Drugs
  • Market Access
  • Commercial Strategy/Operations
  • Reimbursement
  • Early/Expanded Access
  • Launch Excellence
  • Product Launch
  • Portfolio Management/Strategy
  • Marketing
  • Development
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Payer Strategy
  • Patient Support/Services

This event will also benefit consultants and solution providers who provide services in the rare disease space.


Vice President

Regulatory Affairs, North America

Sobi, Inc.

I thought this was one of the best conferences I’ve attended over the years. The focus was very practical and each speaker shared real world examples instead of theory. It was well organized and the passion each participant has for helping people with rare disease was very evident.

Content Corner

BioXconomy: Access and Channel Insights

As the official media partner to Access USA, BioXconomy’s Access and Channel section offers the latest insights into market access, pricing strategies, and distribution channels within the life sciences industry. Stay ahead with expert analysis and news tailored to help businesses overcome access challenges and drive commercialization success. Visit BioXconomy Access and Channel for the latest news and analysis, perfectly complementing the discussions and learnings at this year’s event.

Engage Qualified Decision Makers in the Rare Disease Community!

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Contact Karen Hanover to learn more at KarenH@informaconnectls.com

FAQs

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What is the Rare Disease Summit?

The Rare Disease Summit is a conference that brings together stakeholders from across the rare disease ecosystem to drive therapeutic innovation, orphan drug commercialization and collaboration to meet unmet medical needs.