Autoimmunity Network

02/04/2026

Plenary Session: Key Challenges in SLE and APS at

Join us for PLENARY 02 on Friday, 15 May 2026 from 08:00 - 09:30 at the Forum Hall.

This session will explore the challenges and unmet needs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS), featuring expert-led presentations on the latest clinical insights and management strategies:

08:00 - 08:30: Challenges and Unmet Needs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Presenter: Laurent Arnaud from IHU Strasbourg (France)

08:30 - 09:00: Dealing with SLE Management: A Complex, Fast-Changing Story
Presenter: Andrea Doria from Università degli Studi di Padova (Italy)

09:00 - 09:30: Clinical Aspects of APS
Presenter: Savino Sciascia from Università degli Studi di Torino(Italy)

Chaired by Matthias Schneider (Germany), Ivica Lazúrová (Slovak Republic), and Karel Pavelka (Czech Republic).

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from leading specialists in the field! Discover full programme here: https://booklet.kenes.com//boxes/AUTO26_box

02/04/2026

⏰ The wait is almost over - IFM #200 is happening tomorrow!

Join us on April 3 at 4:00 PM CET as we celebrate this incredible milestone with a session full of insight, innovation, and collaboration in autoimmunity research.

Let’s celebrate 200 meetings together!

👉 Join us here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcuGqrz0vGN1Etv5E1ymuBvteYrfSnMFd

31/03/2026

We’re excited to have Karel Pavelka from First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in the Scientific Committee 🌟

A renowned expert in rheumatology with a focus on autoimmune diseases, his extensive clinical and research experience will greatly contribute to the success of the congress.

Meet the full committee 👉 https://bit.ly/496byLK.

31/03/2026

🧬 Meet the experts behind the science!

🗓️ April 3 at 4:00 PM CET

For our 200th IFM, we’re bringing together leading voices in autoimmunity to share innovative research and diverse perspectives across the field.

From circadian biology and epigenetics to CAR-T therapy and complex autoimmune conditions, this session brings together a truly multidisciplinary program featuring Maurizio Cutolo, Sundararajan Jayaraman, Valéria Bumiller, Michael Milyavsky, Alina Klein, Howard Carp, and Barbara Ruano.

👉 Save your spot: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcuGqrz0vGN1Etv5E1ymuBvteYrfSnMFd

27/03/2026

🎉 Big News! We are proud to announce the 200th International Friday Meeting, a major milestone for our global autoimmunity community.

On April 3 at 4:00 PM CET | 10:00 AM ET, we will come together to celebrate 200 meetings of shared knowledge, groundbreaking research, and meaningful collaboration in autoimmunity.

Be part of this special moment with us!

👉 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcuGqrz0vGN1Etv5E1ymuBvteYrfSnMFd

25/03/2026

⏰ Less than one month left until the regular registration deadline for !

Register by April 21 to save and secure your spot at the premier event for the global autoimmunity community in Prague.

Register today: 🔗 https://autoimmunity.kenes.com/

24/03/2026

🤝 Your company belongs at the center of the exhibition.

With under a month to go, most of the industry has already claimed their space. This is the definitive window to secure a shell scheme or space only booth before the floor plan is finalized.

🔗 Reserve one of the last remaining options: https://bit.ly/3OKNDKk

Contact Industry Liaison & Sales about Autoimmunity 2026 and send us your inquiry.

20/03/2026

💻 New Accredited Microlearning Available!

Deepen your understanding of systemic sclerosis, join four expert talks from the International Friday Meeting and explore:

• Autoreactive B cells & disease-specific autoantibodies
• Key biomarkers for risk stratification & personalized care
• Environmental triggers, including insights from the World Trade Center rescue efforts

🔗Start learning today and advance your clinical expertise in systemic sclerosis: https://autoimmunity.unlok-education.com/ #/online-courses/79f91b54-5493-41c0-9cb8-35818e589f3c

12/03/2026

Missed our March ? The recording is now available!

Explore the latest insights in autoimmunity from our expert speakers, including discussions on autoimmune encephalitis diagnosis and treatment, the role of NAMPT and autoantibodies in diagnostics, economic evaluation of laboratory testing, global lupus research collaborations, CAR T-cell therapy for refractory SLE, and the impact of GAD65 autoantibodies on islet function.

📌 Watch the March recording now and stay up to date with the latest developments: https://portal.unlok-education.com/VirtualMeeting/unlok/VOD/353a6b44-dd00-4235-bf59-e985d5f549ed

11/03/2026

How is AI shaping the future of autoimmune care?

Join our workshop “AI in Autoimmunity: From Diagnosis to Treatment” at . Discover practical applications of AI supporting earlier diagnosis, treatment decisions, and research through live demonstrations and case-based discussions 🤖

Explore the full scientific programme:
🔗 https://bit.ly/3wGJo5a

10/03/2026

Autoantibodies are transforming how autoimmune diseases are diagnosed, predicted, and managed.

In this plenary session, global experts explore topics from post-infectious autoimmunity to advances in antibody testing and clinical interpretation. Just one of many plenary sessions shaping the scientific discussions in Prague 🔬

Explore the full scientific programme:
🔗 https://bit.ly/37pNc2S

09/03/2026

📍 Last exhibition booths at are about to be taken.

Companies have already secured their positions on the exhibition floor and defined how they will appear during the congress. The remaining booths now represent the final opportunity to establish your company’s presence within this industry environment.

Reserve your shell scheme or space only option: https://bit.ly/3OKNDKk