About this Event
The Human Growth Foundation invites healthcare providers and specialists to join us for the HGF International Bone Symposium on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM at The Park Plaza County Hall.
This year’s theme, Growing Up with Skeletal Dysplasia: Navigating Care into Adulthood, will feature groundbreaking presentations:
- Welcome & Aims of the Meeting - Dr. Melita Irving, Chair
- Caring for Adolescents and Young Adults with Skeletal Dysplasias: Challenges and Opportunities – Dr. Rhoda Akilapa, Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospitals, London
- Spinal Care in Adolescents and Young Adults with Skeletal Dysplasias – Mr. Adil Ahmad, Evelina Children’s Hospital, London
- Medical Care for Adolescents and Young Adults with Skeletal Dysplasia: Endocrine and Systemic Considerations – Prof. Richard Keen & Dr. Judith Bubbear, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, London
- Learning from Established Care Pathways: Supporting Young People into Adult Services – Prof. Tet Yap & Dr. Alessandra Cocca, Klinefelter Transition Clinic, St Thomas’ Hospital, London
Photo & Video Consent
By registering for this event, you grant the Human Growth Foundation permission to photograph and record video of you during the program. These images and recordings may be used for educational, promotional, and archival purposes.
If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify event staff at check‑in so we can respect your preference.
Together, we can raise awareness for rare growth and bone disorders while celebrating the strength of our community.
CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION: Keeping up with medical breakthroughs and maintaining physicians' knowledge base can be time-consuming, especially for rare medical conditions that general pediatricians do not manage daily. These patients are generally managed by sub-specialists, which can lead to knowledge gaps. This activity is intended to revisit and provide up-to-date information on disorders affecting growth, bone, and other endocrine disorders. By doing so, we aim to improve medical care for children at risk of bone disorders and prevent their development. Additionally, this activity may serve as a referral resource for our community.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This course is designed for general pediatricians, pediatric endocrinologists, physician assistants, nurses, medical students, fellows, and residents.
The Human Growth Foundation (HGF) is considered the world’s leading nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide research, education, patient support, and advocacy for children (and adults) with rare growth, bone and endocrine conditions.
For more information about the Human Growth Foundation and to obtain resources, please visit HGFound.org.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Park Plaza County Hall - Millennium & Battersea Suite| Floor: 1, 1 Addington Street, London, United Kingdom
USD 0.00 to USD 500.00
