Lymphedema Nights
Lymphedema Nights are free events organized by the Alberta Lymphedema Association with the intent of bringing together patients, therapists, vendors, medical professionals, researchers, and others in order to share pertinent knowledge and establish a sense of community. These events can occur both in-person and online. Visit our Webinar and Presentation Library to access recordings for any Lymphedema Nights that you have missed!
Links to sign up sheets for upcoming events will be added below and emailed out to members closer to the event date.
Lymphedema Research Updates with Dr. Spencer Gibson
February 11, 2025 @ 7PM MT
Dr. Spencer Gibson is the Diana and Irving Kipnes Endowed Chair in Lymphatic Disorders, a Professor in the Department of Oncology at the University of Alberta, and a Senior Scientist. Join us to hear about the exciting research he is currently working on and how he hopes it will make a difference for lymphedema patients in Alberta, and beyond.
Sign up using the button below to join us for this free, virtual, educational event.
WLD Special Event: Lymphedema Around the World
March 6, 2025
In celebration of World Lymphedema Awareness Day, Robin Devine, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Massage Therapist, and Lymphedema Therapy Instructor, will share how the perception, diagnosis, and treatment of lymphedema differs in other parts of the world.
Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage: A Patient’s Guide to Self-Care
April 15, 2025 @ 7PM MT
Join us for this free online event to learn about Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage (RLD) and how you can use it in your at-home care routine from Certified Lymphedema Therapist and Registered Reflexology Therapist, Kati MacKenzie.
Lymphedema Night Programming for 2025 (Stay Tuned!)
Pediatric Lymphedema: A Road Map
January 30, 2025 @ 7PM MT
Executive Director and Medical Advisor from Brylan’s Feat Foundation share information and resources on pediatric lymphedema.
Final time and registration will be available shortly – stay tuned!
Lived Experience: Managing Lipedema and Lymphedema
March 19, 2025 @ 7PM MT
In honour of Lymphedema Awareness Month in March, Diana Dimmock will share her lived experience managing both lipedema and lymphedema. Stay tuned for more information about this virtual event.
Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)
May 2025 (DATE TBD) @ 7PM MT
Learn about the process for applying for partial coverage for compression garments and other supplies, criteria and requirements for applying, what applies for coverage, and more, from the lovely folks at AADL.
Final date and registration will be available shortly – stay tuned!
Lived Experience: Managing Lipedema and Lymphedema
June 25, 2025 @ 7PM MT
In honour of Lipedema Awareness Month in June, Diana Dimmock will share her lived experience managing both lipedema and lymphedema. Stay tuned for more information about this virtual event.
Other ALA Events
Annual General Meeting
January 21, 2025 @ 6:30 pm MST
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Alberta Lymphedema Association will be held on January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm MST via Microsoft Teams.
If you are an ALA member, you will have received information about the meeting in your inbox. If you are interested in becoming a member, visit albertalymphedema.com/members.
Learning About Lymphedema
March 4, 2025 @ 1:30 pm MST
As a sponsor of the Senior’s Kerby Expo, the Alberta Lymphedema Association has been invited to deliver a virtual presentation to Unison Alberta’s extensive audience. This is a wonderful opportunity to spread awareness about lymphedema to the general population.
The presentation, entitled “Learning About Lymphedema,” will be open to the public and free to attend. We hope to see you there as we delve into the basics of the lymphatic system, lymphedema, prevention, warning signs, diagnosis, treatment, and resources.
Virtual Lymphedema Support Group
March 11, 2025 @ 7pm MST
Come one, come all to this virtual support group facilitated by the Alberta Lymphedema Association. All patients and caregivers are welcome to attend. Share your story, what has worked for you, and hear from others in honour of World Lymphedema Awareness Month.
Please note:
- NO MEDICAL ADVICE will be provided at this session – we welcome everyone to share what has or has not worked for them, but only a health professional or CLT can speak to each individual’s specific treatment needs once a physical examination has been completed
- We want everyone to get a chance to share! – Sharing will be kept to a strict time limit to ensure that all who attend get the chance to speak and ask questions (if they wish to)
ALA Casino Fundraiser
April 5&6, 2025
ALA’s biggest fundraising event is here once again! Volunteer sign-up is now open.
You can find the sign-up sheet for volunteers here: volunteersignup.org/CAMA8
To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do.
Thank you for volunteering!
Other Events
ALA will be sponsoring and/or participating in the events below OR we thought you would find them interesting!
NLN’s 2025 Lymphatic Road Map
2025
USA + Virtual Options
The National Lymphedema Network (USA) will be offering FOUR clinical conference events at different cities in the US throughout 2025. These events will focus on different areas of lymphology treatment, research, techniques, networking events, public education opportunities, and more.
Visit the NLN website for more information and to register for one or more of these events.
LE&RN Online Symposium: Finding a Drug to Treat Lymphedema
January 23, 2025 @ 9am MST
Dr. Stanley G. Rockson, a leading lymphatic researcher and co-founder of the Lymphatic Education and Research Network (LE&RN), will provide an update on the groundbreaking study currently taking place at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The study involves a drug trial for a drug with the potential to inhibit the molecular mechanism responsible for triggering lymphedema.
Registration is free for this online event.
LAA Webinar: Genital Lymphoedema
February 20, 2025 @ 7:30pm AEDT (1:30am MST)
The Lymphoedema Association of Australia invites you to join them for an informative presentation by Kim Toyer, Physiotherapist, on understanding genital lymphoedema.
Note: This webinar costs $20AUD (~$18 CAD) for non-LAA-members.
BLS: Lymphedema Awareness Week 2025 Seminars
March 3-7, 2025
Virtual
The British Lymphology Society will be offering a series of free webinars on topics related to lymphedema in celebration of World Lymphedema Awareness Week.
*Note: times are in LONDON. Noon GMT corresponds to 5am MT.*
Lymphedema Association of Nova Scotia’s Lymphedema Seminar
April 5, 2025
Lower Sackville, NS or ZOOM
Join LANS for an informative and engaging event where you can learn all about lymphedema and its management. Speakers will cover a range of topics related to lymphedema, including causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this seminar is designed to provide valuable insights and practical tips.
3rd Annual LymphyCON Health Conference
April 26&27, 2025
Calgary, Alberta (+Hybrid Options)
Save the date! Registration will be open soon for the third annual LymphyCON Health Conference! ALA is so excited to be once again sponsoring this event which has now been expanded to TWO full days of learning, treatment advancements, products, and workshops to help your lymphatic system. We hope to see you there!
NLN’s 2025 Lymphedema Patient Summit
May 3, 2025
Windsor Locks, Connecticut, USA
This one-day summit is just for people living with lymphedema and other lymphatic disease who want to learn more about treatment, modalities, alternative treatments, latest research, advocacy, and more! It offers the opportunity to network with others living with lymphatic disease and learn from industry partners. Lunch and fun activities also included. Registration is $75 USD.
Lymphatic Forum 2025
June 12-14, 2025
Chicago, Illinois, USA
The 2025 Lymphatic Forum theme is Exploring the Lymphatic Continuum. Join the Lymphatic Education and Research Network (LE&RN) and the North American Vascular Biology Organization (NAVBO) from June 12-14, 2025, for the Lymphatic Forum 2025 (LF2025). LF2025 is the sixth iteration of this biennial event that brings together researchers from around the world to present and discuss studies of lymphatics in health and disease.
30th ISL World Congress of Lymphology
October 15-19, 2025
Antalya, Turkey
The 30th International Society of Lymphology (ISL) World Congress of Lymphology will be held at the Royal Seginus Hotel in Antalya, Turkey. The Congress aim is to bring together the International Lymphology Community. Scientists, physicians, surgeons, therapists, researchers, industry and healthcare providers will share the most updated news on a subject that is getting more and more attention.
The Scientific Program will span five days, consisting of plenary lectures, expert panel discussions, free paper sessions, and instructional courses. A special section will be dedicated to patients and their associations. Satellite symposia and joint sessions will be organised with the other national, European and world related societies.
12th International Lymphoedema Framework Conference 2025
October 23-25, 2025
Niagara Falls, Canada
The International Lymphedema Framework has announced that their 12th International Lymphoedema Framework Conference will be held here in Canada at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel in Niagara Falls between 23 – 25 October 2025.
ILF2025 will be organised in collaboration with the Canadian Lymphedema Framework (CLF) and the International Lipoedema Association (ILA).
The theme of the conference will be ‘Building Bridges, Connecting Global Perspectives’ and will welcome representatives from 19 National Frameworks, featuring three full days of educational content from keynote speakers and an expansive industry exhibition. This event promises to be insightful and informative, focusing on the latest developments and treatments for lymphoedema and related diseases.
We hope that you join us at the conference to connect with leading experts in the field, share your experiences, and be a part of shaping the future of Lymphoedema care.
Save the date and mark your calendars for the ILF2025 and pre-register today!
