The 2026 VDW will comprehensively explore the biological actions of vitamin D in bone, kidney, the immune system, neurophysiology and metabolic disease. Format will include invited speakers, promoted short talks chosen from submitted abstracts, flash poster talks, and interactive poster sessions. Competitive awards for junior investigators will be available and recipients will be recognized in an Awards Ceremony.   

Currently planned sessions include:

Session I: History of Nuclear Receptor Research in Strasbourg
Session II: Vitamin D Receptor and Transcription
Session III: Impacts of Vitamin D Supplementation
Session IV: Vitamin D, Brain and Nervous System
Session V: Vitamin D and Calcium
Session VII: Musculoskeletal Health
Session VI: Extra-Skeletal Activities of Vitamin D
Session VIII: Standardisation of Vitamin D Measurements
Session X: Rare Endocrine Disease
Session XI:  Future Research and Vitamin D Perspectives