EACD 2027 Conference

EACD 2027 – Advancing Knowledge, Connecting Communities

Join us in Athens for EACD 2027, the premier conference on childhood-onset disabilities. The event brings together clinicians, researchers, and educators in a carefully balanced program that combines cutting-edge science with seamless organization.

Experience interactive workshops, keynote lectures, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration, share best practices, and inspire innovation. EACD 2027 is more than a conference—it’s a platform to connect, learn, and contribute to improving outcomes and supporting the disability community worldwide.

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EACD Past Annual Meetings

  • 2026 – 38th EACD Annual Meeting – Galway, Ireland
  • 2025 – 37th EACD Annual Meeting – Heidelberg, Germany
  • 2024 – 36th EACD Annual Meeting – Bruges, Belgium
  • 2023 – 35th EACD Annual Meeting – Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • 2022 – 34th EACD Annual Meeting – Barcelona, Spain
  • 2021 – 33rd EACD Annual Meeting – Europe (virtual)
  • 2020 – 32nd EACD Annual Meeting – Poznan, Poland (virtual)
  • 2019 – 31st EACD Annual Meeting – Paris, France
  • 2018 – 30th EACD Annual Meeting – Tbilisi, Georgia
  • 2017 – 29th EACD Annual Meeting – Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • 2016 – 28th EACD Annual Meeting – Stockholm, Sweden
  • 2015 – 27th EACD Annual Meeting – Copenhagen, Denmark

Rena Kavvadia 

Rena Kavvadia is the Head of the Marketing & Fundraising Department at ELEPAP’s Athens Branch. She graduated from the School of Philosophy at the University of Ioannina, specializing in Psychology, and holds a certificate in Marketing and Business Administration from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

With 32 years of dedicated service to ELEPAP, she has contributed significantly to advancing the organization’s mission, values, and strategic objectives. Throughout her career, she has also served for many years as Executive Assistant to ELEPAP’s Presidents, gaining extensive experience in organizational administration and executive coordination.

Her professional expertise includes the planning and coordination of scientific conferences, fundraising initiatives, charitable events, and public engagements. She is actively involved in developing and implementing fundraising strategies aimed at securing essential resources and ensuring the long-term sustainability of ELEPAP’s programs and services.

In addition, she oversees ELEPAP’s volunteer program, coordinating volunteer recruitment, training, development, and engagement. Through her work, she contributes to building a strong and dedicated volunteer community that supports ELEPAP’s mission and the children and families it serves.