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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 careโfrom pediatrics through adulthood and aging.
- Hear directly from diverse individuals living with Spina Bifida to better understand their experiences and priorities.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
| 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Workshop โ Transition Assessment Instruments: Turning Data into Action in Spina Bifida Care |
Friday, May 29, 2026
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Plenary Sessions |
| 9:50 AMโ10:20 AM | Break Meet our Vendors and Exhibitors Demonstration Poster Set-Up |
| 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM | Bowel Continence Across the Lifespan (BCAL) in Spina Bifida Working Group Announcement |
| 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch and Networking Meet our Vendors and Exhibitors! |
| 1:00 โ 1:30 PM | Walking Tours Scottish Rite for Children (10-15 people/group) |
| 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Breakout Sessions A |
| 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM | Breakout Sessions B |
| 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM | Break Meet our Vendors and Exhibitors |
| 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Breakout Sessions C |
| 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Welcome Reception/Dinner in the Park |
Saturday, May 30, 2026
| 7:30 AM – 8:20 AM | Breakfast Exhibit Hall Open โ Vendors and Demonstration Posters |
| 8:20 AM – 8:30 AM | Welcome to Day Two and Highlights from the May 28 Transition Workshop |
| 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Orthopedic, Holistic, and Surgical Approaches to Spine Deformity in Spina Bifida |
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Break Meet our Vendors and Exhibitors |
| 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Breakout Sessions |
| 11:00 PM – 12:00 PM | The Transition Journey: Sexuality, Identity, and Reproductive Health from Adolescence to Young Adulthood |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Meet our Vendors and Exhibitors! |
| 12:00 PM โ 1:00 PM | Bowel Continence Across the Lifespan Study (BCALS) Luncheon *Open to all* Grab your lunch and join us! |
| 12:30 PM โ 1:00 PM | Demonstration Poster Exhibit and Informal Discussion with Authors |
| 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Plenary Sessions |
| 4:00 PM | Closing Remarks, Appreciation, and Passing of the SBA Clinical Care Meeting Baton |
2026 Conference Rates
| Individual Rate | $450 |
| Speakers | $325 |
| Fellows | $360 |
| Clinic Care Partners | $360 |
| SBA Chapters | $300 |
| Community Leaders | $300 |
| Living with Spina Bifida | $300 |
| Workshop – Separate ticket | $100 |
Registration for the 2026 Clinical Care Meeting is closed.
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
The room block for CCM is sold out.
Additional rooms have been secured at a rate of $229.
If you are unable to make a reservation at the conference hotel, please contact [email protected] for assistance. We’re happy to recommend hotels that are near the conference venue.
**CLOSED** 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 posterโs 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 qualityโimprovement 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 earlyโbird pricing regardless of the official earlyโbird 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:
- COB March 10, 2026
- Submit to Richard Adams, MD – [email protected] and Judy Thibadeau, SBA – [email protected]
Demonstration posters will be recognized during the final SBCCM session on May 30, 2026.