Rare Women International Forum 2027
Thank you for your interest in becoming a speaker at the Rare Women International Forum 2027.
Rare Women is an international platform about women whose lives change after their child receives a rare diagnosis. It brings together personal stories, research and practical ideas that help women protect their health, remain part of work and society, and build a future for themselves and their families.
The Rare Women International Forum 2027 will take place on 21–22 May 2027 in Moscow, Russia.
A rare diagnosis changes the life of the whole family. A woman may suddenly become the person who cares for her child day and night, coordinates doctors, searches for answers, completes documents and holds the family together. Much of this work remains unseen.
With the right support, she can protect her health, stay connected to work and society, rediscover her strengths and turn her experience into change.
The Forum follows this journey: from shock and survival to renewed strength, new possibilities and a better future for herself, her family and others.
Who We Are Looking For
We welcome speakers whose personal experience, research, work or leadership can show what becomes possible when a woman receives the support she needs: she can care for her child, protect her health, remain part of work and society, and build a future for herself and her family.
- Mothers and caregivers who have turned personal experience into leadership, new services, community work or changes that help other families.
- Experts studying unpaid care, women’s work, family income and public support.
- Specialists in women’s mental and emotional health, long-term stress, exhaustion and recovery.
- People creating practical services that help families coordinate doctors, find information, take a break and receive support.
- Employers and public leaders creating flexible work, return-to-work programmes and fair opportunities for women.
- Foundations, community leaders and technology teams creating useful tools and support for families.
- Researchers studying what happens when mothers are left without support and which solutions truly improve women’s and families’ lives.
What We Offer
- Round-trip airfare from the speaker's city of residence to Moscow, coordinated individually and booked in agreement with each selected speaker.
- Hotel accommodation for the duration of the Forum.
- Visa support, where required.
- Full access to the Forum programme, including keynote sessions, panel discussions and networking events.
- Networking with international researchers, public leaders, healthcare and family-support experts, employers, foundations, caregiver organisations and people creating new support solutions.
- Gala Dinner with speakers, partners and distinguished guests.
- Curated cultural programme in Moscow.
- Membership in the Rare Women international community, creating opportunities for future collaboration and long-term partnerships.
About the Forum
Discover the highlights, speakers and key outcomes of the Rare Women International Forum 2026.
→ Watch Forum HighlightsImportant Dates
- Forum: 21–22 May 2027 | Moscow, Russia
- Application deadline: 20 December 2026
- Notification of results: by 31 January 2027