Lipedema Canada is bringing together the world’s top experts in treatment, research, and policy to build the future of care from the ground up. Join us for this landmark event.
Winnipeg, Manitoba at the Victoria Inn and Conference Centre | September 10–12, 2026
Big news. The first ever Lipedema Canada Conference is going hybrid, offering both in person and virtual participation. Come be in the room with us, or join from the comfort of your own home. However you choose to take part, you'll be right there with us for every moment.
We're proud to welcome speakers and faculty educators from across the globe. From Germany, Brazil, Australia, the United States, and here at home in Canada, meet the passionate experts and leading voices bringing exceptional content to the very first Lipedema Canada Conference. This is the moment our community has been waiting for.
In collaboration with our UK colleagues from the Lymphedema Training Academy, our pre-conference will offer specialized training for Certified Lymphatic Therapists (CLT) to become the inaugural cohort of lymphatic therapists specializing in lipedema.
Close out a historic weekend under the wings of history. Hosted at the stunning Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, this gala is the ultimate celebration of our community and the progress we have made together. It is a rare opportunity for patients, doctors, and supporters to connect, dance, and celebrate as one. With a live band and a premium plated meal, it will be an unforgettable evening of joy and connection.
We're making compression fittings simple. Book your appointment with some of Canada's best fitters right at the conference, get expertly fitted, and have your garments shipped to your home. Wherever you live, great care is within reach. Appointments open June 20.
Lipedema Canada is making history in 2026 with its first national conference. This is a groundbreaking event designed to unite patients, advocates and healthcare professionals in building a stronger, more informed lipedema community from the ground up.
The conference will set the foundation for lipedema education, access to care for patients, and the groundwork for Canadian policy. Opportunities include first-class research presentations and hands-on learning to perform assessments for diagnosis on real patients with support from world leaders in the field.
For too long, this challenging health condition has been misunderstood and underrepresented. The conference is our chance to change that. Together, we will empower individuals and help transform healthcare across Canada. Join us for this pivotal moment – where collaboration begins, voices unite and the future of lipedema care begins.
Attendees will have a unique chance to engage with leading professionals in lipedema care. You will gain a clear understanding of your condition, enhancing your role as a patient. Hear groundbreaking research and ask your most pressing questions while connecting with a supportive community.
As a health care provider, you will leave this conference with an evidenced-based body of knowledge that you can tangibly apply to your practice, helping to meet a huge shortfall in Canada: knowledgeable providers for lipedema diagnosis and support.
Lipedema management depends on a strong, integrated support network. We invite fellow associations and professional allies to join us in Winnipeg to strengthen our collective impact. To ensure our partners can participate, we offer special pricing for fellow organizations and non-profits.
There is no better time to demonstrate your leadership as an agent of change to Canada’s growing lipedema community. Showcase your products as you participate in this innovative, first-of-its kind, health care conference. Build goodwill by engaging with a market where purchasing decisions are shaped by shared experiences and trusted voices.
Scientific Co-Chair, Lipedema Canada Conference | President, Lipedema World Alliance
Prof. (PD) Dr. med. Mojtaba Ghods leads one of the world’s largest specialized lipedema surgical programs at the Ernst von Bergmann Hospital in Potsdam, Germany, with several thousand procedures to his name. The first scientist worldwide to complete a habilitation dedicated to lipedema, he was the lead investigator in the LIPLEG trial, initiated the 2023 Lipedema World Congress and its landmark Delphi Consensus paper published in Nature Communications, and co-chaired the 2026 Boston Lymphatic Symposium at Harvard. He currently serves as President of the Lipedema World Alliance.
We are honoured to have Dr. Ghods serve as Scientific Co-Chair of the Lipedema Canada Conference. His involvement marks a significant milestone for lipedema education in Canada, and an opportunity for clinicians and patients alike that has not existed here before.
Chief Resident, Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Ernst von Bergmann Hospital
Dr. Giw Mostofizadeh-Haghighi is the chief resident and mentee of Dr. Ghods at the Ernst von Bergmann Hospital in Potsdam, Germany. Together, they developed the hybrid method for advanced lipedema, combining large-volume liposuction with targeted manual extraction of fibrotic nodules. An active contributor to lipedema surgical research and a regular presenter at international scientific meetings, Dr. Mostofizadeh brings both clinical depth and emerging scientific perspective to the Lipedema Canada Conference.
International Lipedema Nutrition Expert, Speaker & Women’s Health Advocate
Virginia Ziulu, Adv.DipNT mNTOI, is an internationally recognized Lipedema Nutritionist, speaker, and women’s health advocate. She specializes in female hormones, immune health, metabolic balance, and the management of lipedema and chronic inflammatory conditions.
By the Community, For the Community.
Founded in 2023, Lipedema Canada is the leading national authority for those living with lipedema and the professionals who support them. We provide comprehensive resources, foster connection, and advocate for government recognition.
Our perspective is unique: we represent the community because we are the community. We transform lives by turning shared experience into national advocacy.