2027 WI Bleeding Disorders Conference

Each year, the Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation hosts the Wisconsin Bleeding Disorders Conference (WBDC), bringing together individuals and families affected by bleeding disorders from across the state. This weekend event offers expert-led educational sessions, opportunities to connect with healthcare and industry partners, and space to build meaningful relationships within Wisconsin’s bleeding disorders community. More than just a conference, WBDC is a place where families feel understood, supported, and empowered. They leave the weekend stronger, more confident, and reminded that they are not navigating this journey alone.

Conference programming focuses on total wellness while living with a bleeding disorder and is designed to support patients and families affected by Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B, von Willebrand Disease, platelet function disorders, Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), and other rare bleeding disorders such as Factor VII deficiency and Factor V Leiden.

Educational sessions may include diagnosis-specific sessions for Hemophilia A and B and von Willebrand Disease. Based on the needs of registered attendees, we are also prepared to offer tailored programming and connection opportunities for individuals and families navigating rarer diagnoses.

Registration for the 2027 conference will open on March 1 and close on April 31, 2027.

Conference Programming

The weekend kicks off Friday evening with registration and a welcome reception from 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Saturday features a full day of educational sessions designed to support individuals and families (ages 14+) at every stage of their journey. Dedicated youth programming will be available for ages 7–13, and childcare will be provided for children ages 4–6 during Saturday’s sessions. More information below. 

On Sunday morning, enjoy breakfast before attending one of several industry-sponsored symposium sessions to close out the weekend.

Accommodations

The 2027 Wisconsin Bleeding Disorders Conference will take place at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells.

Eligibility

This special conference rate is available to individuals living with a bleeding disorder and their immediate household family members only. Attendees must either receive care at a Wisconsin HTC or reside in Wisconsin.

Contact

Questions? Please contact Kailee at kfrederick@glhf.org or call 262.427.8274 during business hours.

“My family is very new to the blood disorder community. We have great support from our care team at our HTC, but something was still missing. We felt alone in this journey until the conference weekend. Now we feel like we gained a whole new family! It was wonderful networking with other families, hearing their stories, struggles, and triumphs. My daughter no longer feels alone and different. She is leaving this weekend with more confidence, new friendships, and knowledge, and so are her parents!” – A 2024 Conference Attendee