PARTNER WITH A LEGACY OF TRUST
Sponsor the 2026 Virtual Sjögren’s Summit
Align your brand with a trusted, patient‑led event and connect with a dedicated communityof 2,000+ annual attendees and 6,400+ engaged followers navigating Sjögren’s.
Five Years of Connection. A New Era of Hope.
The 5th Annual Virtual Sjögren’s Summit (VSS2026) is a landmark online event for the Sjögren’s community. Our 2026 theme, “Stronger With Sjögren’s: Thriving in the New Era of Treatment & Self‑Management,” bridges cutting‑edge medical innovation with the real‑world tools patients need to live stronger, more confident lives.
Reach a global community of 6,400+ engaged individuals.
Trusted, physician-patient-led resource for the Sjögren's community.
5th Anniversary Event with a proven track record of success.
Focus on treatment innovation and practical self-management.
Position Your Brand at the Forefront of Sjögren's Care
Unlike nonprofit foundations, the Virtual Sjögren’s Summit operates as a for‑profit education and media platform. Sponsors invest in clearly defined exposure, engagement, and lead‑generation opportunities with a hard‑to‑reach autoimmune audience.
Why Partner With Us?
CONNECT DIRECTLY
Reach a highly targeted and motivated audience actively seeking solutions for dryness, fatigue, immune health, and daily function.
ENHANCE BRAND VISIBILITY
Align with a respected, patient‑led summit that has consistently delivered evidence‑based education for five years.
DEMONSTRATE YOUR COMMITMENT
Show clear leadership supporting an underserved autoimmune community at a critical inflection point in treatment options.
GENERATE QUALIFIED LEADS
Engage thousands of individuals with a genuine interest in relevant therapies, products, and services.
CREATE TANGIBLE IMPACT
A portion of select sponsorship tiers supports the Stronger Access Fund, which underwrites 50–100 full‑year Stronger with Sjögren’s memberships for patients with financial need.
SUPPORT A VITAL CAUSE
Your sponsorship directly funds accessible education, tools, and community for people living with Sjögren’s worldwide.
An Audience That Takes Action
See why attendees trust VSS to guide their health decisions.
It gave me the confidence to change rheumatologists.
"The video 'Trauma-Informed Provider' convinced me to change rheumatologists. Many of the things she said a doctor should not do, mine was doing. I just couldn't put my finger on what was wrong until I watched this video. I look forward to seeing my new doctor.”
– Eileen K., VSS2025 Attendee
Better than an in-person summit.
"Better than an in-person SJÖGREN'S summit I attended! It felt more 'intimate' with a tablet! And it was womancentric. The Oral Health Professional—I learned so much which I needed."
– VSS2024 Attendee
The best value for the money.
"I thought it was excellent & very comprehensive. This summit was the most comprehensive thus far... The Summit was the best value for money compared to others. It was a jam-packed 2 days and very useful. I wish [the speaker] had longer to speak."
– VSS2023 Attendee
More empowered and educated.
"The Sjogren's Summit was a wonderful opportunity for patients to learn from others with the disease, as well as experts. I left the three-day summit feeling more empowered and educated as a patient. The health care wilderness in which I had been walking shrunk! Dr. Kara deserves a huge hug and 'thank you' for creating this summit. I will certainly attend next year.”
– Becky R., 2025 AAP Attendee
I sat at my desk and cried—I finally felt seen.
"For the first time since my diagnosis, I felt truly seen. 'They just weren't looking hard enough' was the one! I was at work when this one came on... I was hit HARD with emotion. It was like she was speaking to me, and me alone. I sat at my desk and cried. This Summit didn't just provide information—it created a space where I felt understood, validated, and empowered.”
– Becky R., 2025 AAP Attendee
I used the 'elevator pitch' at my doctor's visit.
"I was able to use the Sjogren’s ‘elevator pitch’ that I learned from Dr. Sarah to advocate at my ENT visit. The specialists may not have knowledge of effective treatments... The summit has verified how all patients have to educate nurses, and doctors. It has to be done in a way that the professionals don’t think you just read Dr. Google! Good job!"
– VSS2024 Attendee
From 'alone and overwhelmed' to 'finally learning'.
"As a newly diagnosed Sjogie, I have felt very alone, unsupported by docs and overwhelmed.... I spent most of the summit with a clench in my stomach and tears in my eyes. I was FINALLY learning! It was refreshing to hear you CAN look for other doctors until you have a team that genuinely cares and understands. I feel like I have some general direction on steps I can take to help myself while I begin looking for a team to best support me."
– Mandy B., VSS2022 Attendee
Inspiring to hear from practitioners living with Sjogren's.
"It has been significantly validating to learn that the symptoms I live with (significant fatigue and brain fog) are very common with Sjogren's, and maybe they don't necessarily indicate there's something else wrong with me. I also found it very empowering to connect with so many others who want to approach life with Sjogren's in a holistic way, and inspiring to hear from the speakers who are practitioners and professionals living with Sjogren's as well."
– Anita D., VSS2022 Attendee
The unscripted moments made a huge impact.
"...Having medical professionals share their experiences as Sjogren's patients... brings a perspective many of us do not get a chance to experience. It was extremely touching when Dr. Kara shared her wine & pizza moment and Dr. Girnita chimed in that we are not perfect and self care can be just as important as medical care - it really struck a chord to help keep things in perspective. Some of the off-the-cuff discussions can make a huge impact! Your efforts are VERY MUCH APPRECIATED more than you'll ever know!!!!!"
– KarenQ, VSS2024 Attendee
I deserve to be heard and listened to.
"I got some good actions I can take now as well as taking printouts from Sjogren's Advocate to my new PCP this week... I heard that I deserve to be heard and listened to and if I am not, I need to find doctors who will listen. My downward health journey started last February and I searched for help and answers... the Sjogren's symptoms and possible POTS symptoms were basically dismissed by my pcp (who is 'fired' now)."
– Andrea K., VSS2022 Attendee
Explore Our Partnership Levels
We offer a focused set of sponsorship tiers designed to match your organization’s goals and budget, from an exclusive Presenting Sponsor position to high‑impact Gold and Silver visibility and Community Partner opportunities.
New for 2026: Our VIP Attendee Welcome Box add‑on puts your product directly into the homes of 100–150 highly engaged women with Sjögren’s who have a demonstrated history of investing in their health.
Certain tiers also contribute to our Stronger Access Fund, which will underwrite 50–100 Stronger with Sjögren’s memberships in 2026.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about supporting the Sjögren’s community and believe your organization is a strong fit, we’d love to talk. Please review our Sponsorship Prospectus, then share your interest so we can explore the best way to partner.
Please complete this brief form so we can learn more about your organization and how we might partner. Our team will follow up to discuss fit, goals, and next steps.
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