2025 Canadian MPS Society National Family Conference & Hearts Aglow Gala

18-20 July, 2025     Location: Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale
6750 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga,
ON L5N

We’re excited to announce our upcoming National Family Conference where we’ll explore the latest treatment advancements, management strategies, and best practices for families affected by MPS and related diseases. The conference will be followed by our Hearts Aglow Gala celebrating our 40 years anniversary.

Based on your valuable feedback, we’ve enhanced this year’s program to provide more opportunities for meaningful family interactions alongside our informative plenary sessions.

Connect with others who understand your journey while gaining insights on:

• Scientific and clinical updates
• Resource navigation
• Patient registry benefits
• The MPS treatment journey
• Open discussions on topics that matter to you

Child/Youth Program: Our inspiring children and their siblings will enjoy an entertaining, supervised program running concurrent to adult sessions. They’ll form new friendships and create lasting memories in a safe, supportive environment.

Our goal is for every attendee to leave feeling informed and with a renewed sense of community.

Register today and be part of this valuable experience for the entire MPS community!

(More details and programming on this exciting event will be shared as soon as possible.)

Hotel Booking:

The Hilton Mississauga is offering Special room rates for our conference. Click here to make a hotel reservation. (If you require an accessible room please contact jocelyn@mpssociety.ca)

Hearts Aglow Gala: Celebrating a Legacy of 40 Years

19 July, 2025    6:30  pm 

Location: Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale
6750 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga,
ON L5N

The Hearts Aglow Gala will follow the conference on the evening  of July 19th, where we proudly celebrate the Canadian MPS Society’s remarkable 40-year legacy of compassion and support.

This milestone evening features a dinner, live music and exceptional entertainment that promises to delight and inspire.

With distinguished hosting and an atmosphere of warmth and generosity, this special event is an opportunity to honor four decades of life-changing work while helping to shape the next chapter of the Society’s vital mission.

Every ticket purchased and every contribution made at the gala directly supports families affected by MPS.

Come experience the magic of giving while joining us in celebrating 40 years of creating hope, fostering community, and changing lives for the better. Buy your tickets on the Conference Link

Conference Bursaries for CanMPS Members

The Canadian MPS Society is pleased to provide a limited number of travel bursaries to help families attend our 2025 National Family Conference.

The bursary can be used to assist with registration, accommodation and/or travel expenses. 

Eligibility: you must: 

1. be a member in good standing of the Canadian MPS Society
2. be a parent or guardian of an affected child, or an affected adult
3. be affiliated with MPS
4. be a Canadian resident

This application form must be received by the Society no later than May 1, 2025.

View the application form in English and French