Thank You for Sailing with Us at the 2025 Ed Forum!
What an incredible voyage! From deep dives into research to navigating life with WM, your presence helped us chart a meaningful course. We are grateful to each of you who came aboard and helped turn the tide.
But the journey doesn’t end here! Set your compass for Columbus, Ohio – May 1–3, 2026 at the Hilton Columbus Downtown, where our next adventure awaits.
In 2026, we’ll drop anchor and focus on making and growing connections—with each other, with knowledge, and with hope.
What is the IWMF Educational Forum?
The Ed Forum is an annual educational event held in a different US destination each year. This Forum typically runs 2-3 days, and all WM patients, supporters, family, and caregivers from around the world are welcome to attend.
Our Ed Forum is the premier place to learn about Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia (WM) from specialists involved in areas of clinical practice and research. Presentations address:
- Symptoms and complications of WM
- Current treatment options
- New therapies
- Recent research findings that accelerate the search for a cure
The Ed Forum also offers breakout discussion groups on specific topics of interest to both patients and caregivers such as:
- Art Therapy
- Nutrition and cooking
- Wellness
- Peripheral neuropathy
The Ed Forum environment offers networking meetups for sharing experiences and supporting each other. Many presenters and faculty speakers stay for the duration of the Forum, which provides an opportunity for attendees to talk with the experts on an informal basis. Each Ed Forum concludes with the popular “Ask the Doctor” question-and-answer session.