From 17–19 April 2026, alongside the 8th European Aniridia Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria, 12 young people and emerging leaders from across Europe and beyond gathered for the European Aniridia Leadership & Collaboration Academy (EALCA). The Academy brought together people affected by aniridia with a shared goal: to develop the skills, confidence and connections needed to strengthen the global aniridia community.
You can read a full report of these three exciting and challeging days here.
