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Spina Bifida Clinical Care Meeting

Join Those Shaping the Future of Spina Bifida Care. 

2026 Spina Bifida Clinical Care Meeting

May 29 – 30, 2026 | Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas, TX

The Spina Bifida Clinical Care Meeting brings together clinicians and care teams from across the country who share one goal: improving the lives of people living with Spina Bifida.

Whether you work in neurology, urology, rehabilitation, nursing, social work, or another discipline, this meeting is your opportunity to:

  • Exchange ideas with experts and peers who understand the complexities of multidisciplinary care for people with Spina Bifida.
  • Explore real-world strategies for care coordination, quality improvement, and patient-centered outcomes.
  • Gain insight into lifespan care—from pediatrics through adulthood and aging.
  • Hear directly from diverse individuals living with Spina Bifida to better understand their experiences and priorities.
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Thursday, May 28, 2026

5PM – 7PMWorkshop – Transition Assessment Instruments: Turning Data into Action in Spina Bifida Care

Friday, May 29, 2026

7:30 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast
8:30 AM – 12:00 PMPlenary Sessions
9:50 AM–10:20 AMBreak
Meet our vendors and exhibitors
Demonstration Poster Set-Up
12:15 PM – 1:30 PMLunch and Networking
Meet our vendors and exhibitors!
1:00 – 1:30 PMWalking Tours of Scottish Rite for Children available, (10-15 people/group)
1:30 PM – 2:15 PMDay 1
Breakout Sessions A
2:30 PM – 3:15 PMDay 1
Breakout Sessions B
3:15 PM – 3:45 PMBreak
Meet our vendors and exhibitors
3:45 PM – 5:00 PMDay 1
Breakout Sessions C
5:30 PM – 7:00 PMWelcome Reception/Dinner in the Park

Saturday, May 30, 2026

7:30 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast
Exhibit Hall Open – Vendors and Demonstration Posters
8:30AM- 9:30 AMOrthopedic holistic and surgical approaches to spine deformity in Spina Bifida
9:30 AM – 10:00 AMBreak
Meet our vendors and exhibitors
10:00 AM- 10:45 AMDay 2
Breakout Session A
11:00 PM- 12:00 PMSexuality / Identity / Reproductive Health in Adolescence to Young Adulthood
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMLunch

BCAL Study Group Luncheon
(Bowel Continence Across the Lifespan in Spina Bifida)
(open to all; pick up your lunch and join us!)

Meet our vendors and exhibitors!
12:30 PM – 1:00 PMDemonstration Poster Exhibit and Informal Discussion with Authors
1:00 PM – 4:00 PMPlenary Sessions
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2026 Conference Rates

Early bird rates end February 20, 2026

Individual Rate – Early Bird
Individual Rate – Standard Rate		$375
$450
Speakers$325
Fellows – Early Bird
Fellows – Standard Rate		$285
$360
Clinic Care Partners – Early Bird
Clinic Care Partners – Standard Rate		$285
$360
SBA Chapters – Early Bird
SBA Chapters – Standard Rate		$225
$300
Community Leaders – Early Bird
Community Leaders – Standard Rate		$225
$300
Living with Spina Bifida – Early Bird
Living with Spina Bifida – Standard Rate		$225
$300
Workshop – Separate ticket$100
Register Now for early bird rates

Venue

Scottish Rite for Children | Dallas, TX
2222 Welborn St. Dallas, Texas 75219
http://scottishriteforchildren.org/

Hotel

Marriott Dallas Uptown
3033 Fairmount Street
Dallas, TX 75201
214-239-0333
$199/night.
Reserve by May 6, 2026

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Call for Demonstration Posters

Spina Bifida Clinical Care Meeting attendees* are invited to submit abstracts for demonstration posters to showcase emerging ideas, service delivery models, and advocacy efforts related to Spina Bifida. 

Poster content: Demonstration posters should focus on novel techniques and/or technologies rather than on scientific data, and feature quality improvement efforts and outcomes,  innovation in care, or clinical processes. 

Abstract format: To ensure fair comparisons across submissions, abstracts should include:

  • Background/Objectives: Briefly introduce the issue and state the poster’s objectives. 
  • Description: Summarize the key information presented in the poster.
  • Significance: Explain why the information matters, noting any innovative aspects and potential future directions or quality‑improvement opportunities.
  • Resources: Include at least three relevant references.

Review:

  • The SBCCM Planning Committee will review and select poster abstracts based on innovation and potential impact on Spina Bifida clinical care.
  • Student/trainee status will not influence scoring.
  • *Authors of accepted posters must register/be registered for the SBCCM. They will qualify for early‑bird pricing regardless of the official early‑bird cutoff date.

Poster submission format:

  • Use ePoster format or a PowerPoint format. 

Poster dimensions:

  • Use large, readable fonts (readable at 4 ft distance). 
  • Use posters to fit boards that are 3.5 ft X 6 ft. 

Poster submission deadline and email address:

Demonstration posters will be recognized during the final SBCCM session on May 30, 2026.

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