
14th World Down Syndrome Day Conference
We are delighted to invite you to join us for the 14th World Down Syndrome Day Conference!
Each year we host a Conference at the United Nations headquarters in New York to mark World Down Syndrome Day.
Self-advocates and other experts speak up about our human rights.
You can join us!
- Apply to speak at the Conference.
- Come to the Conference in person.
- Watch the Conference online.

Speak at the Conference.
This year our message is “Improve Our Support Systems”.
Have you got something you would like to say about support systems?
If the answer is yes, then you can apply to speak at the Conference. You can speak in person or make a video presentation.
What previous speakers said about the Conference
I enjoyed meeting new people there, and to hear their different stories to share. We all grew up talking about the UN. It was amazing and very exciting to be part of the work for all of us, what it does.
I enjoyed the energy in the room and the feeling that everyone cared.
Mostly I enjoyed being around people who shared similar knowledge and goals to me.
A wonderful event. Our message was powerful and hopeful for the next generation.
Come to the Conference in person.
The Conference is an unforgettable experience.
Walking into the inspiring United Nations headquarters where life-changing decisions are made.
Mixing with advocates who share your vision of a better world.
If you would like to join us in-person, register for your FREE ticket:

What previous attendees said about the Conference
I most enjoyed how the event was centered around the message the self-advocates wanted to communicate and how support persons focused on elevating the self-advocates message.
Amazing speakers, fantastic presentations, and brilliant conversations.
What I enjoyed most about the event is seeing one of the self-advocates as one of the moderators.
I enjoyed hearing people with Down syndrome talking about their lives and their dreams.

Watch online.
If you are not able to attend in person, do not worry. You will be able to watch the conference remotely.
The whole event will be streamed LIVE for you to watch from wherever you are.
If you would like to receive email reminders, click ‘sign up’ to hear from Down Syndrome International. We will send you an email 2 hours before the event begins with a link to watch the event live.
Learn more about World Down Syndrome Day:

World Down Syndrome Day.
On 21 March each year, we speak up about the things that matter to people with Down syndrome around the world.