Are you or someone you know:

• affected by aniridia?
• keen to work better with people to achieve success?
• willing to help enhance the lives of people affected by aniridia?

If ‘Yes’: Come to Bulgaria in April 2026 for the ‘European Aniridia Leadership and Collaboration Academy‘.

We’re seeking people with and without aniridia to join a 3-day event aiming to raise your:

• self-confidence
• interpersonal skills
• ability to organise people and projects
• knowledge of aniridia. 

Practical workshops and inspiring leaders will guide you through developing ideas to benefit you and the aniridia community, in the UK and across Europe. You will build connections with a range of professionals from around the world, many of whom have aniridia.    

Aniridia Network will pay the expenses of attending for a number of successful applicants

Find out more and fill in the quick Expression of Interest form NOW – even if you are unsure.

Then write a statement about how the academy will benefit you and the aniridia community (you will get more guidance after expressing interest). Submit it by 31 Deeember 2025.

Please encourage your relative with aniridia to sign up and do so yourself too!
You’ve nothing to lose and loads to gain as the previous participant Haya explains.

The European Aniridia Leadership and Collaboration Academy is organised by Aniridia Europe, the umbrella body of national aniridia associations such as Aniridia Network.