About

The 12th annual Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) Forum 2027 will take place March 11-13, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the Phoenix Convention Center.

This CE-accredited meeting stands apart from many traditional medical meetings by featuring a single track of scientific and clinical presentations that highlight the latest advancements in MS and related disorders. Key features of the Forum include the Kenneth P. Johnson Memorial Lecture, the National MS Society Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research Lecture, poster sessions showcasing over 400 poster presentations, numerous networking opportunities, and a vibrant Industry Hub.

The theme of the ACTRIMS Forum 2027, "Charting the Path Forward," is a forward-looking extension of the Forum 2026 theme, "MS at a Crossroads." It recognizes that with the tremendous progress that has been made in the MS field in the past decade, re-framing and refinement of many accepted concepts is required. This theme focuses on how we might effectively move forward and continue to make meaningful progress, even in the face of uncertainty.

Through a series of sessions organized around specific scientific topics, invited speakers—many by junior and mid-career clinicians and scientists—will reflect on the current state of the field and discuss where and how the field should move over the next five to ten years. Each session will conclude with a panel discussion moderated by leading experts, encouraging thoughtful dialogue among presenters and attendees, all toward the goal of bringing clarity of purpose and direction to the field.

As always, the Forum will also showcase cutting-edge research from trainees and established experts, including new clinical trial results, especially those that clarify the relevance of new therapeutic targets and modalities, all in service of charting the path forward for the field. 

A special thank you to our Program Committee for planning an outstanding 2027 program!

Meet the Program Committee

ACTRIMS is committed to supporting the next generation of MS clinicians and researchers. The Forum opens with platform presentations by Young Investigators selected through the abstract review process. Junior faculty, fellows, and students who submit abstracts are also eligible to apply for educational grants to help support their attendance.

Held in conjunction with the ACTRIMS Forum, the ACTRIMS Early Career Clinician & Scientist Summit brings together emerging clinicians, physician-scientists, and researchers for educational and networking opportunities. Participants engage in collaborative sessions across disciplines while also taking part in specialized Neurology Resident and Young Scientist programming tailored to their educational and career development needs.

Mission

The ACTRIMS Forum is a translational science meeting highlighting novel and rigorous scientific discoveries made in MS and related diseases that advance our understanding of research and patient care.

Reasons to Attend

  • Gain the latest knowledge in scientific principles to clinical application approaches

  • Optimize MS management

  • Engage with clinical and scientific experts in the field of MS and neuroimmunology

  • Get career advice from established investigators on how to launch a career as a Young Investigator

  • Learn through a unique and intersectoral approach — looking at a single issue from multiple perspectives in a contained meeting that favors exchanges and peer learning

  • Dive deeper into hot topics with other clinicians and scientists

Who Should Attend

The ACTRIMS Forum will be of value to researchers, clinicians, residents, students, and postdoctoral fellows who have an interest in the cellular, molecular, neural, and social networks within MS research and treatment fields.

Past Meetings

ACTRIMS Forum 2026, February 5-7, 2026, San Diego, California

ACTRIMS Forum 2025, February 27–March 1, 2025, West Palm Beach, Florida