2024 Global Learning Conference – Thank You For Joining Us!
The Global Learning Conference 2024
Thank you for an incredible Global Learning Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. From July 17-21, 2024, The Ehlers-Danlos Society brought together a diverse community of advocates, medical professionals, and individuals impacted by Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), both in person and virtually from all around the world.
The conference theme was ‘EDS and HSD: From Head to Toe’ covering information and management strategies for symptoms and comorbidities affecting every aspect of life in EDS and HSD.
Throughout the conference, we were joined by 2,206 people in 39 countries. Of those, 60% were first-time attendees to an Ehlers-Danlos Society conference! We had our biggest Junior Zebras program yet, welcoming 75 kids and teens to an incredible program led by Camp Joy.
Thank you to our wonderful Partner sponsors, DM Orthotics, Silver Ring Splints, Body Braid, Aytu Biopharma, and our supporting sponsors, Lumia ,Lipdema Foundation, Strive Physical Therapy, Actively Autoimmune, Mast Cell Society, The Zebra Club, Lighthouse Complex Care of Delaware, Zebra Splints, Gwen Miller Studio, Emeterm, Guava Health, XRPH, and Aria Health.
Scroll the #GLC2024 gallery to see our favorite pictures from the event!
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2024 Attendee 01
“The feeling of community, unity, connection, joy walking among my fellow Zebras. Watching the speakers take the time to listen and HEAR the Zebras speaking with them. I brought several of my books with me for autographs...I should have asked! THE STAFF! You are ALL so amazing and kind. You all SAW ME! I loved that! Thank you all for your knowledge, time, kindness and support!”
2024 Attendee 02
“I prepare to attend this like I am training for the Olympics (except in reverse, with rest, hydration, pacing, planning, movement breaks, and still, it is a lot for me. Thanks to the breaks you plan, I can do it in a hybrid format. I am starting now to recover and rest up for next year! Cannot wait!”
2024 Attendee 03
“Where to begin! I have 17 pages of notes I need to review and follow up. I have a gazillion tabs open on my laptop for specific speakers and/or concepts. The main feeling is that I can take charge of my health and that there are options. I am eager to learn more about fascia, craniosacral therapy, pelvic vascular issues, exergaming, reduction of MCAS, and so so so much more. I feel like I have leveled up AND have hope for less pain and fatigue in my future.”
2024 Attendee 04
“Thank you so much for a wonderful conference!! And thank you for such a user-friendly process to obtain CME credit. I appreciate the conference incorporating CME into the main event.”
2024 Attendee 05
“I've been to several learning conferences, and I have to say this was the most laid-back and enjoyable conference I've attended. The amount of information provided on the content was just phenomenal.”
2024 Attendee 06
“Endless information, I learned something new for every part of the body!”
2024 Attendee 07
“Wonderful event! I truly appreciate all of the work put in and all of the knowledge shared. I am incredibly grateful for the scholarship and the opportunity to gain so much knowledge and insight not only for my own health but also to share with the neurosciences practices I work at. Thank you!”
2024 Attendee 08
“The quality of speakers. Most of them were very interactive, engaging speakers, even in the virtual format, and all of them were highly knowledgeable. Very impressive!”
2024 Attendee 09
“The empathy and care from the coordinators, especially Lara. The respect the presenters show the community as a whole. The incredible topics that are so incredibly helpful. My deepest gratitude for all your collective hard work. We appreciate you so much.”
2024 Attendee 10
“Thank you SO much for putting on such comprehensive conference! I was just diagnosed this year so I learned a ton of information.”
2024 Attendee 11
“I learned everything new and valuable at this event. My symptoms are relatively mild, so I have no specialists for EDS-related problems. I didn't know much about any of the topics covered. The event was incredibly helpful.”
2024 Attendee 12
“100% connected all my symptoms from the past 35 years and gave me resources to take to my doctor for official diagnosis!”
2024 Attendee 13
“Depth of expertise - and people's generosity in sharing it. Event leaders and organizers are very committed and organized. I felt understood and treated with respect. Liked the high quality info all in one place. Loved having the virtual option.”
2024 Attendee 14
“I loved the hybrid option- on days I was flaring too terribly I could take my morning slow and tune in virtually as I made my way to the conference. I loved that I had opportunity to chat and meet people with EDS and Co and make friends with people from all over the world. I loved that there were breaks, especially movement breaks from members of the community.”
2024 Attendee 15
“I appreciate that the Society is always on the lookout for and tries to include new speakers with each conference, just like with this one too.”
2024 Attendee 16
“We learned that our family is NOT alone in the EDS journey, which is invaluable. Also, we gained knowledge about topics that we were curious, confused, or unaware of as the conference rolled on. THANK YOU!”
2024 Attendee 17
“Finding my tribe is very valuable. I’m not alone in my chronic Illness. I learned a lot, and made some good friends & met beautiful people.”
2024 Attendee 18
“The Junior Zebra program was incredible and allowed for my husband and I to focus on the conference. We are so very grateful for the opportunity we had and the fun and relationships our junior made.”
2024 Attendee 19
“For specifically the PRISIM workshop's being able to connect and work on things more on a smaller scale with an EDS provider and the opportunity to get up move around and be able to put the useful movements into place upcoming returning to home and being able to make real time one corrections with the movements being taught during the workshop.”
Join Us At Our Next Global Learning Conference!
February 7-9, 2025
The Ehlers-Danlos Society is delighted to announce our 2025 Global Learning Conference in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia! We will be hosting this exciting hybrid event, both in-person and virtually. Join individuals and families with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) for three days of learning, collaboration, and networking.
The conference theme is “Teamwork” and will feature presentations, case studies, and panel discussions led by experts on the management of symptoms and comorbidities in EDS and HSD, focusing on the importance of multidisciplinary team collaboration. The event is suitable for community members and their friends and families, as well as healthcare professionals.
Registration is now open. Click here to register today!
