TMS MastCellCon On Tour- Phoenix
Join us in Phoenix, Arizona on October 9th and 10th, 2026 to learn about mast cell diseases and to connect with other members of our community.
Program Overview
We are excited to bring a full day's worth of learning and networking to our participants in Phoenix!
We are still working out some of the specifics on the event's agenda but we wanted to give an overview of the program's schedule so that everyone can start thinking about travel arrangements.
As we finalize things with the agenda, we will be updating the information on this page.
Friday, October 9, 2026
Event Check-In will be available from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM.
2:00 PM Welcome & Opening Plenary Session
3:45 PM Break
4:00 PM Learning Session: Disease-Specific Breakouts
5:00 PM Day 1 Adjourns
6:00 PM Dinner Reception Sponsored by Blueprint Medicines, a Sanofi Company
Friday, October 9, 4:00 PM - Breakout Sessions
Your MCAS Roadmap: From Diagnosis to Daily Management
This session will break down the science behind mast cell activation and help patients connect the dots between symptoms, mediators, diagnosis, and treatment options—so they can better understand their condition and participate more confidently in their care.
Speakers: TBD
The SM Landscape: Understanding Subtypes, Current Treatments, and New Directions
This session will help patients and families understand the evolving SM landscape—from disease subtypes and current treatment strategies to the research breakthroughs that are bringing new possibilities to the community.
Speakers: TBD
SATURDAY, October 10, 2026
8:00 AM Breakfast & Optional Support Group Sessions
9:30 AM Learning Session: The TMS Patient Registry -We're Live
10:45 AM Networking Break
11:00 AM Learning Session: Disease-Specific Breakouts
12:15 PM Community Conversations and Lunch
1:30 PM Learning Session: Closing Plenary
2:45 PM Closing Remarks
3:00 PM Event Adjourns
Saturday, October 10, 11:00 AM - Breakout Sessions
When Conditions Overlap: Navigating MCAS, POTS, and EDS
This session will help patients better understand the overlap between MCAS, POTS, and EDS, why these conditions can be challenging to navigate, and how a coordinated approach to care can help patients and providers see the bigger picture.
Speaker: Dr. Anne Maitland
Your SM Matters: Making Sure Every Doctor Understands the Bigger Picture
This session will explore what patients need to communicate to non-SM providers, how to prepare for medical decisions that may affect mast cell activation, and how to advocate for safe, coordinated care across the healthcare system.
Speakers: TBD