The Hague, The Netherlands
Postillion Hotel and Convention Center
Tuesday, May 13 – Thursday, May 15, 2025
Hosted by the MGFA, this influential gathering of neuromuscular researchers and medical professionals is a prominent opportunity to present your work and hear from accomplished peers from around the world. The 15th conference is the first to take place outside of the United States. Over 240 scientific papers will be presented, and sessions include hot topics in the field such as novel treatments, non-pharmaceutical interventions, new models to study MG, and the etiology of MG.
Registration and our waitlist are now closed, as we have surpassed capacity in our venue.
Conference Program
The conference is curated as a three-day journey to the future of MG. Each day features a renowned plenary keynote speaker followed by a variety of sessions, talks, panels, roundtable discussions, and interactive debates.
The final version of the program as of May 2, 2025.
Poster Abstract Guide
The full abstract guide and a summary guide with poster locations within the Postillion Convention Center is available to download.
Download the Poster Abstract Guide
Download the Poster Location Key (PDF)
Download the Poster Location Key (Excel)
Check-in and Badge Pick-up
- Please bring the ticket / QR code you received when you first registered via our vendor Eventbrite. Registered attendees will receive an email several days before the conference begins with another copy of this code. You will need this to check in for the event and receive your conference badge.
- Attendees may pick up their conference badges and install posters before the conference begins. The Postillion Convention Center will be open to you on Monday, May 12, from 14:00 – 18:00 and on Tuesday, May 13 from 06:30 – 07:30.
NB: your registration fees included VAT, a consumption tax on the value added to nearly all goods and services bought and sold in and into the European Union. For an invoice to reclaim VAT on your registration fees, email your request to mgfa@myasthenia.org.
Abstract and Poster Guidelines
Abstract submissions are no longer being accepted for the 15th International Conference. For general information about submission criteria for this conference, please download the PDF linked in the button below.
If your abstract was selected for a poster submission, review the poster guidelines below. Presenters are responsible for printing and installing their posters at the event venue.
Poster Guidelines
Abstract Submission Criteria
MGFA Lifetime Achievement Award
The MGFA Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a distinguished scientist, scholar, or clinician who has made major contributions in the field of myasthenia gravis. Individuals considered for this award will have spent 25+ years of their career dedicated to the area of neurology, immunology, or genetics, leading to impactful advancement. The recipient will be announced at the International Conference.
Steering Committee
Thank you to our steering committee for their leadership.
| Name | Affiliation |
| Maartje Huijbers, PhD, co-chair | Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands |
| Carolina Barnett-Tapia, MD, PhD, co-chair |
University Health Network – Toronto General Hospital, Canada |
| Valentina Damato, MD | University of Florence, Italy |
| Miriam Fichtner, Dr. med, PhD | Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany |
| Ali Habib, MD | University of California Irvine, United States |
| Rozen Le Panse, PhD | Pierre and Marie Curie University, France |
| Pilar Martinez-Martinez, PhD | Maastricht University, The Netherlands |
| Ricardo Maselli, MD | University of California Davis Health, United States |
| Pushpa Narayanaswami, MD | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, United States |
| Richard Nowak, MD, MS | Yale University School of Medicine, United States |
| Kevin O’Connor, PhD | Yale University School of Medicine, United States |
| Stephen Reddel, MBBS, PhD | Sydney Neurology, Australia |
| Anna Punga, MD, PhD | Uppsala University, Sweden |
| Johannes Verschuuren, MD, PhD | Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands |
Hotel Information
Below is a list of hotels close to the venue, several of which are offering discounted rates to attendees. We suggest booking early to ensure your choice of accommodation. See a map of hotels relative to the Postillion Convention Center.
Some attendees have received phishing emails purporting to be from a travel agent and offering to help make arrangements. Please only book your accommodations through trusted third-party vendors or directly via the hotel.
Novotel The Hague City Center | Book a room by May 3
ibis The Hague City Center | Book a room by May 3
Mercure The Hague Central | Book a room by May 3
Leonardo Royal Hotel The Hague Promenade | Book a room – Use promo code 1105MGF (only valid for stays between May 11 and May 17, 2025)
Hilton The Hague | ROOM BLOCK CLOSED | Book a room by April 10
Voco The Hague | ROOM BLOCK CLOSED | Book a room
Hotel Indigo The Hague | ROOM BLOCK CLOSED | Book a room
Moxy The Hague ROOM BLOCK CLOSED | Book a room by April 26
Residence Inn The Hague | ROOM BLOCK CLOSED | Book a room by April 26
Transportation Information
From the Airport
Trains depart from Schiphol Airport to both of The Hague’s main train stations – Den Haag HS and Den Haag Centraal. The fare is approximately €10 and takes 30 – 45 minutes. The NS (national rail service) has a helpful trip planner.
Trains use a contactless payment system compatible with Visa, Mastercard, ApplePay, and GooglePay. You can also buy an OV chip card to use during your stay. The card works on the train, bus, tram, and metro.
Taxis and ride shares are available, and the drive takes 35-50 minutes. The cost typically ranges from €65 to €100, depending on the time of day and availability.
Taxis and ride shares are also available from both of The Hague’s main train stations to take you to your hotel, or you can use the tram.
Getting Around The Hague
The Hague is well served by trams, trains, buses, bikes, ride shares, and taxis. Most hotels are clustered around the central district, about a 15-20 minute tram ride or a 20-30 minute walk from the Postillion Convention Center and the train station.
Use the HTM website to help plan your route using public transportation.
Trams and busses also use a contactless payment system; tap when you board. More information can be found on the OV Pay website. Use the OV Pay app if you need to collect receipts for your trips.
Information about wheelchair and mobility aid accessibility can be found on the HTM website
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