Western Canadian Neuromuscular Conference

About the Conference

The Western Canadian Neuromuscular Conference (WCNMC) returns in 2026 following the tremendous success of our 5th edition, held in Calgary in 2024. That event brought together over 130 engaged attendees from across Canada, reaffirming WCNMC’s reputation as a cornerstone event for the neuromuscular community.

Building on that momentum, the 2026 conference will offer a weekend of clinical insights, collaboration, and connection. The program will feature updates on the diagnosis and management of nerve, muscle, and motor neuron diseases—delivered through engaging plenary talks, interactive case discussions, and rich networking opportunities. Both the clinicopathologic case discussions and research presentations will return in 2026, with research now thoughtfully integrated throughout the main program, alongside a dynamic exhibit hall, welcome reception, and conference dinner. WCNMC continues its proud collaboration with Muscular Dystrophy Canada and the Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada (NMD4C) to broaden reach and amplify impact.

We look forward to welcoming returning and new participants to WCNMC 2026—an event dedicated to advancing neuromuscular research, education, and care across Canada.

Organising committee:

Chair: Dr. Gerald Pfeffer

Co-chairs: Drs. Gord Jewett and Collin Luk

Registration is Open

WCNMC brings together physicians, researchers, trainees, nurses, and allied health professionals for a focused clinical and academic meeting. We encourage early registration to take advantage of discount pricing.

Early Bird Pricing available until August 14

• Physicians / Researchers - $360 (regular $480)

• Students / Residents / Fellows - $180 (regular $225)

• Nurses / Allied Health Professionals - $180 (regular $225)

Special rate for fundamental researchers and research staff

• Basic Research Sessions - $180 (Includes Basic Science Parallel sessions and option to attend banquet dinner on Sept 26 | )

Conference Agenda Announced

The conference program is now online.

• Browse the program online

• Download a printable program

• Meet our speakers

• Browse presentation abstracts

Now Accepting Abstract Submissions

The call for oral presentations is closed but it's not to late to submit an abstract! Submissions for posters is open through the summer. Submissions will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. As space is limited, we encourage early submission to ensure consideration.

Call for Clinocopathologic Cases

With the success of the 2024 Clinocopathologic Case Series session at the last WCNMC, we are pleased to once again invite residents, fellows and trainees to participate in the Clinicopathologic Case Series at the 2026 Conference. This session is an excellent opportunity to present interesting, challenging, or educational neuromuscular cases, and to engage in multidisciplinary discussion with colleagues and experts from across the region. We welcome submissions that highlight diagnostic complexity, novel findings, or important teaching points.

If you are interested in presenting or submitting a case, please contact Dr. Collin Luk with a brief summary of your case, including key clinical, electrophysiologic, imaging, and/or pathologic findings.

We encourage submissions from trainees at all levels.

Presentation Timing:

• The event will tentatively occur on the opening night of the conference, Friday September 25th, 2026.

Presentation Format:

• Podium Presentation of Case for live discussion

Why participate?

• Showcase your clinical work and academic interests

• Receive valuable feedback from specialists with neuromuscular interest across the nation

• Networking opportunities

• Selected cases with receive free registration in addition to a $250 honorarium

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The proceedings of the September 27-29, 2024 conference are now featured in the Journal of Neuromuscular Disease. We invite you to review the published article.