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MyoCon 2026: TMA’s Global Myositis Patient Conference
Learn. Connect. Thrive!
September 24–27, 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch
315 Chestnut Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63102, USA
Get ready for something special! Join us for an exciting edition of The Myositis Association’s Meet & Greet Leadership Series — this time, we’re turning the spotlight on MyoCon 2026! Hosted by TMA Executive Director Paula Eichenbrenner, this can’t-miss event goes beyond your typical Q&A. We’re bringing in special guests who will share their unique perspectives on what makes MyoCon the most anticipated gathering in the myositis community — from the programming that informs to the moments that inspire. Have questions about the conference? Bring them! We’re committed to answering every single one, and we want you to leave this session more excited than ever about what’s ahead in St. Louis this September. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a MyoCon veteran, this is your chance to connect with TMA leadership, hear directly from our guests, and get a front-row preview of what promises to be our best conference yet. The energy is building — and we want you to be part of it!
Virtual Sessions
Designed to spark learning and create more connections, virtual sessions are hosted on Zoom. Attendees can interact as a live, digital audience in Meeting format on Zoom (cameras optional).
| Wednesday, September 2 | |
| Care Partner Empowerment: Thriving Together Through Care
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| 6:00 – 7:00pm ET |
Virtual Care Partner Empowerment: Thriving Together Through Care Being a care partner is a journey of love, commitment, and resilience. Join Christina Keys, CEO and Founder of Keys for Caregiving, for this virtual session focused on creating balance, practicing kindness toward ourselves, and building the connections that help us thrive. Christina will offer encouragement and practical insights to support care partners’ own well-being while they continue providing meaningful care for those they love. Whether you’re new to this role or have been caring for a loved one for years, this session is a reminder that caring for yourself is part of caring well for others. |
| Wednesday, September 9 | |
| Conference Orientation and Getting Acquainted
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| 12 noon – 12:30pm ET |
Virtual Conference Orientation Never attended a TMA conference before? Please join this orientation session that will help you get the most out of your MyoCon experience! |
| 12:30 – 1:00pm ET |
Virtual Getting Acquainted Breakout Sessions by Diagnosis Breakout rooms for IBM, DM, IMNM, ASyS, PM, Care Partners |
| Tuesday, September 15 | |
| Myositis and Motherhood: What to Expect Across Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum
Myositis and Motherhood: What to Expect Across Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum |
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| 10:00 – 11:00am ET |
Virtual Myositis and Motherhood: What to Expect Across Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum hosted by TMA Women of Color Affinity Group Growing your family during a myositis journey can bring a unique set of questions: How will my disease activity change during pregnancy? Is it safe to continue my medications? What does labor and delivery look like with limited muscle strength or mobility? How do I manage postpartum recovery and caregiving while navigating flares or fatigue? This session will address the realities of family planning, pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period for those with myositis. Topics will include preconception counseling, medication safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding, disease monitoring across trimesters, delivery considerations, and strategies for postpartum physical recovery and emotional wellbeing. Attendees will leave with practical guidance for working with their care team and a better understanding of what to expect at each stage of the motherhood journey while living with myositis. |
| Friday, October 23 | |
| Conference Reunion & Staying Acquainted
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| 12 noon – 1:00pm ET |
Virtual Conference Reunion & Staying Acquainted Want to keep the MyoCon momentum going or just want to connect with TMA staff, special guests and fellow attendees after our time together in Dallas? Please join this conference reunion that will help you stay connected with your new friends! This 30-minute session will be followed by an opportunity to connect with fellow conference attendees in diagnosis-specific breakout rooms. The breakout sessions will last 30 minutes and will be available for participants with IBM, DM, IMNM, ASyS, and PM, as well as for Care Partners. |
Session Recordings
Travel is difficult for many, and we want to share the MyoCon learnings as widely and inclusively as possible. That’s why we offer a package of recordings from most sessions on the conference agenda.
Conference recordings are complimentary for MyoCon attendees, no need to order. Both MyoCon attendees and those that order the recordings will get an invitation to all virtual pre- and post- conference content.
TMA’s 2026 MyoCon Recordings will be available in October 2026. You will receive an email with information on how to access them when they are ready. If you have any issues, please email us at myocon@myositis.org.
This package includes:
- Video recordings of pre-conference virtual sessions
- Video recordings of the opening and closing keynote addresses
- Video recording of the Heroes in the Fight Awards Ceremony featuring our myositis heroes
- Audio-recorded breakout sessions synced with slides from the presentation.
Recordings are only sold as a package. Individual sessions are not available for purchase.
2026 MyoCon Recordings Pricing:
| Virtual-Only Purchaser | $149.00 |
| 2026 MyoCon Registered Attendees* | Included in Registration |
*Attending MyoCon, but want to revisit some of the sessions after your St. Louis trip? Registered attendees automatically receive the recordings as an extra benefit of their conference registration! No need to order separately.