6th Annual SCAGO Sickle Cell Summit

The Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) invites you to participate in the SCAGO Sickle Cell Summit 2026, a two-day, in-person gathering focused on improving outcomes and lived experiences for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease (SCD) across Canada.

This year's summit will be held in-person on August 21st and 22nd, 2026 at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centret (801 Dixie Rd. Toronto ON), and will focus on the theme, From Breakthroughs to Better Lives: Transforming Care Across the Sickle Cell Journey.

The Summit brings together:

• Individuals living with sickle cell disease, sickle cell trait and their family members, caregivers and advocates.
• Physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Community service agencies, nonprofit organizations and industry partners.
• Health system leaders, researchers, and policy stakeholders.
• Partners committed to health equity and high-quality care.

This Summit is open to everyone, and is designed to ensure that patients, families, clinicians, and system partners can learn together and co-design solutions that work in real life.

Registration

Registration for the 6th Annual SCAGO Summit is now open. For registration details, including registration fees, visit the SCAGO website: SCAGO Sickle Cell Disease Summit 2026