Events & Happenings
BISA is dedicated to improving access, engagement, and participation in breast implant safety events worldwide. We compile local, national, and virtual events related to breast implants around the globe.
Hosting a breast implant safety event? Feel free to contact our team!
Upcoming Events
We regularly update our list with various happenings, including conferences, consortiums, webinars, volunteer opportunities, fairs, expos, fundraisers, and more.
Join us at an in-person or online event!
2025 BIA-ALCL World Conference
The 10th IBSW & 6th World Consensus Conference on BIA-ALCL will take place in April 2025 in Tampa, Florida.
Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to support BISA’s mission to promote breast implant safety and support those affected by breast implant-related issues.
PEAC Meeting on Patient-Centered Informed Consent in Clinical Study of FDA-Regulated Medical Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the Patient Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC) meeting will be held virtually on October 30, 2024. During this meeting, PEAC will discuss and make recommendations on patient-centered informed consent in clinical study of FDA-regulated medical products.
MDIC Annual Patient Summit
On Oct. 29, the 2024 MDIC Annual Patient Summit takes place with the aim of elevating patient voices in healthcare delivery and medical device development.
“Knowledge is Beautiful” Awareness & Fundraiser Event 2024
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the 2nd Annual “Knowledge is Beautiful” Awareness & Fundraiser Event is being held on Wednesday, October 16th in Bend, Oregon to raise awareness about breast cancer and breast implant safety.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024
Join us this October to work towards a future where we can better protect ourselves against breast cancer and breast implant-related cancers.
Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2024
Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2024 will take place in San Diego, California at the San Diego Convention Center.
ISPAN 2024
ISPAN 2024 includes special sessions focused on best practices, critical Insights, and guidelines in breast implant surgery safety.
Advisory Committees for the 21st Century
Hosted by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) the Advisory Committees for the 21st Century Briefing is being held on September 23, 2024. This all-day conference will bring together experts, policymakers, and key stakeholders to discuss the current Advisory Committee (AdComm) ecosystem, understand the landscape of possible reforms and key opportunities for collaboration, and hear about the experiences of experts involved in the AdComm process.
FDA Hosts 26th IMDRF Management Committee Meeting
The FDA will host the 2024 IMDRF in Seattle, Washington. September 16-17 are free, virtual, and open to the public.
2024 Health Datapalooza
The 2024 Health Datapalooza will take place in Washington, D.C. The event will focus on data-driven solutions that address critical public health challenges and propel us toward healthier communities.
National Nonprofit Day
A day to recognize and celebrate the work of your favorite nonprofits.
FDA ‘Home As A Health Care Hub’ Virtual Public Meeting
The FDA recently launched a health equity initiative and will be listening to stakeholders at a virtual public meeting about how to make the home a health care hub..
2024 MDIC Quality Summit
Madris Kinard, founder of Device Events, data expert, and BISA healthcare IT advisor, will speak on a panel about how medical device recalls affect patients.
Susan G. Komen Advocacy Summit 2024
The 2024 Susan G. Komen Advocacy Summit from June 10-12 in Washington, D.C.
We the Patients Week
The 3rd Annual We the Patients Week will be led by Patients Rising in Washington, D.C., from June 9-12, 2024.
AAPS 102nd Annual Meeting
The American Association of Plastic Surgeons meets for four days in Boston.
14th International Autoimmunity Meeting
Autoimmunity 2024 will include a special session on ASIA syndrome, of which BII is one of the most frequently occurring subtypes.
The Aesthetic Meeting 2024
The Aesthetic Meeting 2024 will take place at the Vancouver Convention Center from May 2-5, 2024.
IMCAS Americas 2024
IMCAS Americas 2024 takes place from April 26-28 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
9th International Breast Surgery Workshop, 5th World Consensus Conference on BIA-ALCL
Support patient advocacy by live-streaming the international conference on BIA-ALCL in Rome, Italy.
25th ASBrS Annual Meeting
The 25th ASBrS Annual Meeting will take place April 10-14, 2024 at the Orlando World Center Marriott.
Bend Health Fair & Beauty Expo 2024
Join BISA at Central Oregon's largest health and beauty event in Bend, Oregon.
International Women’s Day
IWD is for all women. For us, it's about women's health and knowledge.
National Breast Implant Awareness Month
Breast Implant Awareness Month is focused on raising awareness, emphasizing informed choices, and advocating for quality care.
FDA Rare Disease Day 2024
On March 1, the FDA will hold a virtual public meeting on rare diseases.
Rare Disease Day 2024
A global celebration uniting millions of rare disease patients and their advocates.
BII Awareness Day
Breast Implant Illness Awareness Day is an annual day for the patient community to come together, recognize breast implant illness, and spread awareness about how BII has affected us. It’s also Galentine’s Day.
Educating & Empowering Women Fashion Show Event
Details coming soon!
For more info, contact Sherri Gorbett sherri@bisanonprofit.org
Annual Events
BII Awareness Day
FEBRUARY 13
A day recognized by the patient community to spread awareness about breast implant illness.
National Breast Implant Awareness Month
MARCH
Raising awareness about breast implants, potential risks and complications, and how people can keep themselves safe when choosing or living with breast implants.
International Women’s Day
MARCH 8
A worldwide celebration of women around the globe.