World Down Syndrome Congress, Brisbane 2024
In July 2024, we teamed up with Down Syndrome Australia to host the 15th World Down Syndrome Congress.
Nearly 1,000 people from 45 countries came together in Brisbane, Australia to connect, celebrate and share ideas that drive change for people with Down syndrome.
Coming out of Congress, I felt inspired. I listened to all the people speaking and watched the videos because, like everyone, I want to be included. I want to feel like I am achieving something – like I matter.
The theme, “Together We Can: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion,” echoed throughout the event, emphasizing our shared goal: to ensure people with Down syndrome are valued, heard, and respected everywhere.
You can read more about the Congress on the Down Syndrome Australia website:
What's next?
We are excited to announce that the next World Down Syndrome Congress will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina in May 2027.
The Congress will be hosted by Asociación Iberoamericana de Síndrome de Down and Asociación Síndrome de Down de la República Argentina, with Down Syndrome International.
World Down Syndrome Congress.
The Congress is about bringing together the global Down syndrome community.
Visit our Congress page to learn more about this event and see content from previous events: