We are thrilled to announce that the 30th RiMS Congress will take place in parallel with the 41st ECTRIMS Congress, from Tuesday 23 to Friday 26 September 2025 in Barcelona.

This joint event marks a major milestone for the Multiple Sclerosis rehabilitation community. It is a key opportunity to connect with professionals, explore the latest scientific developments, and engage in collaborative exchange around rehabilitation strategies in MS care.

Awards for Emerging Talent

As part of the Congress, RiMS will once again honour excellence in research through two competitive awards:

• €1,000 for the Best Oral Presentation by a young investigator (35 or under, born on or after 1 January 1990)

• €750 for the Best Poster Presentation

These awards reflect RiMS’ commitment to supporting emerging voices and innovation in the field of rehabilitation. You can find more information about Awards here.

Special Interest Group (SIG) Meetings

SIG sessions will be held throughout the Congress, providing a platform for members to collaborate on research priorities, clinical challenges, and future projects across various domains.

To participate in a SIG meeting, please reach out directly to your SIG co-chairs.

Note: SIG meetings require separate pre-registration and do not require ECTRIMS-RiMS congress registration. In order to participate in SIG meetings, you need to be a SIG member with either a Membership or a Free Account. Find more information here. 

RiMS Programme Highlights

RiMS has proudly contributed to the official scientific programme. Below is a selection of RiMS-led sessions, SIG meetings, and leadership events throughout the week:

📍 Wednesday, 24 September 2025

• 08:30 – 09:30 Educational Session 7: Music and rhythm-based rehabilitation in persons with MS

• 12:45 – 13:45 RiMS Leadership Advisory Board (by invitation)

• 13:15 – 15:15 SIG Mood and Cognition*

• 14:15 – 16:15 SIG Mobility*

• 15:30 – 16:15 RiMS Patient Advisory Board (by invitation)

• 16:15 – 18:15 SIG Occupation*

• 16:15 – 18:15 SIG Bladder, Bowel and Sexuality*

📍 Thursday, 25 September 2025

• 08:30 – 09:30 Member Centre Leadership Meeting (by invitation)

• 11:15 – 12:45 Scientific Session RiMS 1: Supporting mental health and psychological wellbeing in MS through rehabilitation: empowerment and resilience

• 13:00 – 14:15 RiMS General Assembly**

• 14:30 – 16:00 Scientific Session RiMS 2: Ageing in MS and rehabilitation

• 16:00 – 18:00 SIG Communication and Swallowing*

• 16:00 – 18:00 SIG Autonomy*

📍 Friday, 26 September 2025

• 09:00 – 10:00 RiMS Extended Leadership Meeting (by invitation)

• 10:30 – 12:00 Scientific Session RiMS 3: Digital technologies to support and advance rehabilitation in MS

• 15:10 – 16:10 Patient Community Day – Session 1: The Journey of MS, NMOSD & MOGAD Patients

All times in Central European Summer Time (CEST)

*SIG sessions: separate pre-registration required; no ECTRIMS-RiMS congress registration necessary. In order to participate in SIG meetings, you need to be a SIG member with either a Membership or a Free Account. Find more information here.
**General Assembly: for RiMS members only, pre-registration opens end of August 2025

Get Involved

We invite all professionals in the MS rehabilitation field to take part in this milestone event. Whether you're presenting, attending SIGs, contributing to the General Assembly, or joining the conversation, your voice helps shape the future of MS rehabilitation.

All registration and programme information can be found on the joint congress website.

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