MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference 2027

Muscular Dystrophy Association

Dates
March 21–24, 2027 Confirmed
Location
Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, United States
Expected attendance
About 2,012
Therapy or topic area
Rare / Orphan Diseases, Neurology / CNS

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About the Meeting

The MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference is an annual meeting that brings together clinicians, researchers, industry leaders, advocates and community members to advance research and care in neuromuscular diseases. The MDA site describes the meeting as a working session to accelerate discovery and translate research into improved care for people living with neuromuscular disease.

Based on the official MDA website.

Key Dates for MDA 2027

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Abstract submission deadline December 14, 2026 Confirmed
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Late-breaking abstract deadline February 18, 2027 Confirmed
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Abstract notification January 25, 2027 Confirmed
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MeetingMarch 21–24, 2027Confirmed
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Submitting an Abstract to MDA 2027

Length
Title up to 150 characters including spaces; body up to 300 words (about 2,500 characters including spaces). 2027
Membership required
No 2027
Previously presented work
Encore abstracts are accepted if all prior presentations are disclosed and copyright is respected. Late-breakers must be unpublished and not presented before. 2027

Summarized from MDA's guidelines, checked October 22, 2026. The official guidelines always take precedence.

Common Questions

When is the MDA 2027 abstract deadline?

The abstract submission deadline is December 14, 2026, and late-breaking abstracts are due February 18, 2027. Both dates are confirmed.

When and where is MDA 2027?

MDA 2027 takes place March 21–24, 2027 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, United States. The dates are confirmed.

How many people attend MDA?

About 2,012 people are expected at MDA 2027.

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Past Editions

YearMeeting datesCityAbstract deadline
2026March 8–11, 2026OrlandoDecember 31, 2025
2025March 16–19, 2025DallasNovember 15, 2024
2024March 3–6, 2024OrlandoNot recorded
2023March 19–22, 2023DallasNot recorded

Last updated November 12, 2026. Source: Orbytel Group conference database. Dates marked estimated are our projections, not the organizer's.

MDA Abstracts Are Due in 32 Days

The deadline is December 14, 2026. Watch MDA and we'll email you before it, whenever its dates change, and when the 2028 deadline is announced.

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