Overview
PPMD’s Annual Conference is the largest global gathering of Duchenne and Becker families. Together, we address the most relevant issues, challenges, and opportunities, sharing our collective triumphs and tribulations, our hopes and fears, and Honoring Every Journey in the most meaningful way: as ONE.
We invite you to join us in Texas for one of our best Annual Conferences yet. This year, while bringing together the global Duchenne and Becker community, our programming is intentionally designed around more intimate, smaller gatherings creating space to talk, to learn, and to connect. Time to better understand progress in research, care, and advocacy, and what it means for individuals and families today.
As always, PPMD brings together leading physicians, researchers, caregivers, industry partners, and our most important experts, those living with Duchenne and Becker, to share knowledge, experience, and insight.
PPMD’s 2027 Annual Conference will be unlike any other. We’ll see you in Texas.
PPMD's Annual Conference
Conference location
Gaylord Texan Resort & Conference Center
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
RESEARCH
- Comprehensive overviews of the Duchenne and Becker research, clinical trial, and treatment landscape
- Gene therapy panels featuring the latest updates and expert perspectives
- Smaller, interactive breakout sessions for in-depth research and clinical trial discussions
- Extended Q&A sessions to foster deeper understanding and more personal engagement with today’s research landscape
- Breaking news and other important updates
CARE
- In-depth discussions on genetics, core care needs, and how to build a personalized care plan and multidisciplinary care team
- Expanded breakout sessions focused on the key elements of care, with additional time for questions and discussion
- Expert panel presentations addressing critical care topics impacting the Duchenne and Becker community
- PPMD for You: One-on-one consultations with physical therapists, occupational therapists, genetics team members, behavioral specialists, speech therapists, and other care professionals
COMMUNITY
- Navigating family dynamics following a Duchenne diagnosis
- Understanding and supporting behavioral and emotional needs
- Interactive breakout sessions focused on practical, real-world solutions to everyday challenges
- Dedicated time for peer connection, allowing families to build community, learn from one another, and form lasting bonds
- Fewer large presentations and more small, facilitated gatherings designed to encourage open discussion and meaningful conversation
Specialty Tracks
Newly Diagnosed Support & Scholarship Program
Specialized intro sessions and a social meet and greet, as well as waived Conference registration fees are available for new families diagnosed after January 2022. Click here to learn more and apply.
Teens & Adults Track (Ages 14+)
A dedicated track for Teens and Adults with Duchenne/Becker led by PPMD's Adult Advisory Committee (PAAC).
Sibs Track
(Ages 12+)
Sibs Track sessions offer a fun and safe place for siblings of individuals with Duchenne/Becker to make connections, socialize and open up about topics that they face.
Kids Track
(Ages 5-13)
Fun and interactive sessions for kids.
We Can't Wait to See You in Texas!
If you have any questions, please contact conference@parentprojectmd.org.
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Questions?
Reach out to the conference team at confrerence@parentprojectmd.org