01/12/2025
💚 What an inspiring PARE Conference 2025!
Nearly 150 delegates, including Patient Research Partners (PRPs), researchers, Young PARE, IPARE, the PARE Committee and the EULAR Board came together in Brussels to strengthen the patient voice in rheumatology.
The programme focused on two key themes:
• Advocacy: Leveraging the EU’s priorities on Competitiveness, Employment & Social Rights
• Education: Co-creation in Research - Connecting Worlds, Engaging People
Highlights included:
• Trainings for PARE volunteers and Young PARE
• A visit to the European Parliament with insights from an MEP
• Workshops on tools for PRPs, researcher education, and national PRP networks
• A presentation of the EULAR Impact of RMDs Survey
• A new hackathon-inspired format and “Dragons’ Den” pitches
• Announcement of the Best Practice Fair winners
The event once again showed the continued growth, commitment, and impact of the PARE community. Thank you to everyone who brought energy, ideas, and collaboration to this year’s conference. Your work continues to drive meaningful change for people living with RMDs. 💪