10^th Annual National Patient Conference on Lymphoma and CLL

Learn. Connect. Feel Empowered.

October 14–16, 2026 | 4:00–7:00 PM ET | Virtual | FREE

Join Lymphoma Canada for our 10th Annual National Patient and Caregiver Conference.

Three evenings of trusted, Canadian-specific education for people living with lymphoma or CLL, caregivers, families and members of the lymphoma community.

Hear from leading Canadian experts, learn more about your lymphoma subtype, discover what’s changing in treatment and research, and explore practical topics that can help you navigate life during and after treatment, all from the comfort of home.

A Decade of Bringing the Lymphoma Community Together

For 10 years, Lymphoma Canada has brought patients, caregivers and experts together to share knowledge, experiences and support.

This year’s conference continues that tradition with three evenings of educational sessions designed around the questions and concerns that matter throughout the lymphoma journey. Whether you are newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, living with a specific lymphoma subtype, supporting someone you love, or navigating life after treatment, there is something here for you.

FREE AND VIRTUAL

No registration fee for patients, caregivers and members of the community. Join from the confort of your home.

CANADIAN EXPERTS

Learn from specialists and experts from across Canada.

PATIENT-FOCUSED

Information designed to help you better understand your lymphoma and your care journey.

Agenda

Day 1 – October 14 (4 – 7 pm EST) – Understanding Lymphoma

16:00 – Welcome & 10th Anniversary Opening Reflections
16:10 – Honored Patient Story – Lifelong Friendship with Lymphoma Canada
16:45 – Lymphoma 101 for newly diagnosed patients
17:30 – Viral Infection & the Immune Response for Lymphoma & CLL Patients
18:20 – Life During and After Treatment: Monitoring, Follow-Up, and Long-Term Planning
19:20 – Closing Remarks

Day 2 – October 15 (4 – 7 pm EST) – Lymphoma Subtypes

16:00 – What coming down the pipeline? Lymphoma therapies
17:00 – Breakout Session: Lymphoma Subtypes

• Follicular Lymphoma (FL)
• Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL)
• Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL)
• Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
• Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)
• Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/ Small Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL/SLL)

17:55 – Q&A Sessions

• Hodgkin Lymphoma
• Mantle Cell Lymphoma
• Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
• Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma and other Aggressive Lymphomas
• Indolent Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas & CLL/SLL

18:30 – Accessing Clinical Trials in Canada
19:00 – Closing Remarks

Day 3 – October 16 (4 – 7 pm EST) – Health and Wellness

16:00 – Panel Discussion: Finding Hope – Navigating the Path to Remission and Survivorship
17:00 – The Role of Support Systems: How Family and Caregivers Can Help
17:40 – Returning to Work or Redefining Purpose
18:25 – Exercise for Lymphoma Patients: Maximizing Energy and Reducing Fatigue

Help Make This Education Accessible to All Canadians

This conference is provided free of charge. Your support helps Lymphoma Canada continue providing accessible, Canadian-specific lymphoma information, education and support to patients, caregivers and families across the country.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: