DSMIG-USA Annual Symposium

The DSMIG-USA Annual Symposium provides an interdisciplinary forum for sharing of knowledge and experiences related to the clinical care of individuals with Down syndrome across the lifespan, clinical research related to Down syndrome, and the development of Down syndrome clinics. The next symposium will be held July 15-17 in Denver, Colorado. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow Down syndrome experts from around the world to share ideas, ask questions, participate in meaningful discussions and network. Registration will open in 2027, so stay tuned to this page for all the latest information. 

2027 Call for Abstracts/Speakers

The Annual Symposium Committee of the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group-USA is currently accepting abstracts to present at our next Annual Symposium at the Sheraton Denver Downtown from July 15-17, 2027. The Call for Sessions submission deadline is November 20, 2026. We are looking for evidence-based presentations that are interactive in nature. 

All submissions are welcome, but this year, we're especially interested in topics such as: clinic start-up, decreasing medical anxiety, mental health, executive function skills, ADHD, lung health, aging and Alzheimer's. We welcome submissions that address care across the lifespan or offer a new perspective on a common clinical challenge. If you, or someone you know, has valuable expertise in these or related areas, please encourage them to submit a proposal. 

SUBMIT A PROPOSAL

 

Proposals will be scored/chosen according to the degree to which: 

  • The submitted proposal is thoughtfully and thoroughly completed
  • The presentation is relevant and timely
  • Speaker demonstrates relevant experience and expertise
  • Presentation will provide new and valuable information
  • Presentation does not focus on a particular product or service
  • Multi-speaker sessions include a variety of experts and/or stakeholders
  • Presentations are interactive


Expectations are: 

  • Presenters agree to participate as volunteers and as such are not compensated for their participation in DSMIG-USA events
  • Presenters are expected to meet all deadlines for submission of materials and information related to their sessions, as outlined in the presenter packet
  • Presenters are expected to use people-first language
  • Presenters are expected to share key takeaway points/messages within the content of their presentation or at the end
  • Panels must include a Moderator
  • We value participation from Self advocates
  • DSMIG-USA may audio or video record sessions or take photographs during the event. Presenters agree to have their likeness included in DSMIG-USA media for promotional uses after the event

 

2026 Annual Symposium Recap

The 2026 Annual Symposium in Orlando, Florida, broke records again as the biggest DSMIG-USA meeting yet. Thank you to everyone who joined us this year for a week of learning and connection. We can't wait to see you again next year!