Conferences
and events program
open to public access
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR FACE-TO-FACE EVENTS:
PLEASE DO NOT WEAR COLOGNE, HAIRSPRAY, AFTERSHAVE,
OR OTHER PERFUMED PRODUCTS, IN ORDER TO PROTECT
THE HEALTH OF PERSONS WITH MCS, CFS/ME AND FM
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO KEEP THE MOBILE PHONE OFF
WITHIN THE AREA OF THE EVENT,
IN ORDER TO PROTECT PEOPLE AFFECTED
BY ELECTROHYPERSENSITIVITY
THE HOLDING OF OUTDOOR EVENTS
IS SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
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JUNE 2026
BARCELONA - June 2
LA SEU D'URGELL - June 18
Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin - June 18
MAY 2026
MESAS INFORMATIVAS DIA MUNDIAL FM-SFC
CAMBRILS - May 6
EL VENDRELL - May 7
BARCELONA - May 8
CERVERA - May 10
ESPARREGUERA - May 12
REUS - May 12
FEM-LES MÉS VISIBLES - May 12
TORROELLA DE MONTGRÍ - May 13
CAPELLADES - May 13
BARCELONA - May 14
BADIA DEL VALLÈS - May 15
L'HOSPITALET - May 16
MANRESA - May 24
PALAMÓS - May 26
PALAMÓS - May 28
SABADELL - May 28
APRIL 2026
BARCELONA - April 15
PALAMÓS - April 18
CAMBRILS - April 19
SANT JORDI - April 23
How to make vegetable ferments at home - April 30
MARCH 2026
PALAMÓS - March 4
L'HOSPITALET - March 11
FEBRUARY 2026
EL VENDRELL - February 12
Animal protein vs plant protein - February 19
JANUARY 2026
SANTA OLIVA - January 28
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Historic record of acts & events
2005-2024
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IN-PERSON TALK:
(in catalan)
Understanding fibromyalgia and other related conditions. Support and coexistence.
by:
M. Carmen Moreno
Psychologist
Núria Centelles
Psychologist
Carolina Toló
Coordinator of ACAF Baix Penedès
Wednesday, 28 January 2026,
at 6:30 p.m.
Monestir de Santa Maria
Carrer de Mossen Antoni Paradís, 47
SANTA OLIVA
Organised by:
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AWARENESS-RAISING ACTIVITY:
(in Catalan)
Family Day
Only for affected individuals
and
family members
(whether or not they are members of ACAF)
Thursday, 12 February 2025, at 5 p.m.
POSTPONED DUE TO WIND
Centre cívic l'Estació
Avinguda de Jaume Carner, 1
EL VENDRELL
Organized by:
In collaboration with:
Supported by:
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ONLINE TALK:
(in catalan)
Plant-based vs animal-based proteins.
Impact on muscle, energy
and inflammation
by:
Dra. Laura Arranz
Pharmaceutical
Dietitian - Nutritionist
Associate Professor at the UB Departament de Nutrició,
Ciències de l'Alimentació i Gastronomia
Thursday, 19 February 2026,
at 7 p.m.
via Zoom for members
Organized by:
In collaboration with:
Supported by:
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SPECIAL SESSION:
(in Catalan)
Support session
for affected individuals
and carers
Hosted by:
Núria Pérez
Psychologist
Expert in fibromyalgia, CFS/ME and chronic pain
Open and free activity
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, at 6 p.m.
Espai Santa Marta
Carrer de Santa Marta, 6
PALAMÓS
Organized by:
In collaboration with:
Supported by:
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IN-PERSON TALK:
(in catalan)
Fibromyalgia, beyond the pain
by:
Dr Mayte Serrat
Psychologist and physiotherapist
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, at 6 p.m.
Centre cultural Sant Josep
Avinguda Isabel la Catòlica, 32
HOSPITALET DE LLOBREGAT
Organized by:
In collaboration with:
Supported by:
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IN-PERSON EVENT:
Presentation day for the
Catalan Society of Environmental Health
by:
Dra. Carmen Ruiz
Dr. Joaquim Fernández Solà
Dra. Mayte Serrat
Dra. Mar Rosàs
Members of the Board of Trustees
of the Fundació 12 de Maig
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, at 5 pm
Facultad de Geografía e Història
Carrer Montalegre, 6
BARCELONA
Organized by:
In collaboration with:
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CHARITY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
25th Anniversary Charity Walk
ACAF Baix Empordà
Free event
Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 9am
Estenedors de xarxes
PALAMÓS
Organized by:
In solidarity with :
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PUBLIC INFORMATION EVENT:
Cambrils Inclusive Health Fair
Sunday, 19 April 2026,
from 9.30 am to 2 pm
Passeig Marítim (Mollet del Rec)
CAMBRILS
Organized by:
With the participation of:
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PUBLIC INFORMATION EVENT
Sant Jordi’s Day
Information tables and stands
Thursday, 23 April 2026,
from 9.30 am to 2 pm
CAMBRILS: Opposite Casal Gent Gran
MANRESA: Opposite the FUB
PALAMÓS
TORROELLA DE MONTGRÍ
With the participation of:
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ONLINE WORKSHOP :
(in catalan)
How to make fermented vegetables at home:
homemade probiotics
by:
Dra. Laura Arranz
Pharmaceutical
Dietitian - Nutritionist
Associate Professor at the UB Departament de Nutrició,
Ciències de l'Alimentació i Gastronomia
Thursday, 30 April 2026,
at 7 p.m.
via Zoom for members
Organized by:
In collaboration with:
Supported by:
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INFORMATION STANDS
on the occasion of
World Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS Day
Sunday, 10 May, from 10 am to 2 pm
Passeig Marítim "En el Pla de les Serenes"
CAMBRILS
Tuesday, 12 May - WORLD FM-CFS/ME DAY
BARCELONA: Pl. Orfila, 10 am-2 pm CANCELLED
LA BISBAL EMPORDÀ: Av. de les Voltes, 10 am-2 pm
SABADELL: Rambla/St.Antoni M. Claret, 10 am-2 pm
ST.ADRIÀ: Pl. del Mercat, 10 am-2 pm
REUS: Antic Hospital/Mercat, 10 am-2 pm
TERRASSA: Raval Montserrat, 4-9 pm CANCELLED
Sunday, 16th May, from 10 am to 2 pm
Plaça de l'Ajuntament. BADIA DEL VALLÈS
Organised by the territorial branches of:
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IN-PERSON TALK:
(in catalan)
Fibromyalgia: Beyond the pain
by:
Jessica Moreno
Family doctor
Mayte Serrat
Psychologist and physiotherapist
Members of the 12 de Maig
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Centre cultural de Cambrils
Carrer de Sant Plàcid, 18
CAMBRILS
Organized by:
Supported by:
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PUBLIC INFORMATION EVENT:
El Vendrell Community Health Fair
Thursday, May 7, 2026,
from 10 to 19h
La Rambla
EL VENDRELL
Organized by:
With the participation of:
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IN-PERSON ACTIVITY:
5th edition: Connecta amb la Fibromiàlgia
LINK TO REGISTRATION: HERE
Friday, May 8, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
Club Natació Atlètic-Barceloneta
Plaça del Mar, s/n
BARCELONA
Co-organized by:
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CHARITY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
3rd Charity walk for fibromyalgia
and other related conditions
Sunday, 10 May 2026
at 8.30 am – Guissona
at 9.00 am – Cervera
LINK TO REGISTRATION:HERE
Charity event in aid of:
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IN-PERSON ACTIVITY:
Esparreguera's Seniors' Week
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, at 10 am
Tai chi/qigong session
Plaça de la Pagesia
ESPARREGUERA
Organized by:
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IN-PERSON ROUND TABLE TALK:
Fibromyalgia: from diagnosis
to living with the condition
by:
Carmina Poblet. Metgessa de Família. EAP Reus 4
Mireia Garcia-Villarrubia. Metgessa de Família. EAP Reus 1-2
Xavier Vázquez. RBEC (psicòleg). EAP Reus 3
Irene Tejerina. Nutricionista. EAP Reus 3-4
Héctor Jimeno. Fisioterapeuta. EAP Reus 4-3
Esther Ávila. Exercici físic i salut -Reus es Mou- Aj. de Reus
Marisa López. Persona afectada i coordinadora ACAF Baix Camp
Francisco Hernández i Tina Blázquez. Persones afectades
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, at 6 pm
Centre cívic del Carme
Plaça de la Patacada, 10
REUS
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At the Centre Cívic Migjorn, at 6 pm
TALK with the
Fibromyalgia Support Group:
"Understanding, caring
and moving forward"
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The week of 11–15 May:
REUS ES MOU for fibromyalgia
times and venues: eos.reus.cat/reus-es-mou
Organized by:
In collaboration with:
With the support of:
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AWARENESS CAMPAIGN:
#FemlesMÉSvisibles
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, at dusk,
lighting in shades of lilac, blue & yellow
of iconic buildings and landmarks
Further information and an updated list
If you live near any of the participating venues, join in by taking a photo and posting it on your social media, using some of the hashtags we’ll be using
in our communications:
#FemlesMÉSvisibles #DiaMundialFibromialgia
#DiaMundialFibromiaàlgia_SFCem #DiaMundialSFCem
#DiaMundialFMiSFCem
#Fibromialgia #SFCem
#SQM
#EHS #VISIBILIDAD #12M
Thank you for your help!
Organized by:
In collaboration with:
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IN-PERSON TALK:
(in catalan)
Learning to manage mood and
anxiety in fibromyalgia and CFS/ME
by:
Núria Pérez
Psychologist
Carolina Arenas
General Practitioner
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, at 6 pm
Museu de la Mediterrània
Carrer d'Ullà, 31
TORROELLA DE MONTGRÍ
Organized by:
With the support of:
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IN-PERSON TALK:
(in catalan)
Living with fibromyalgia
by:
Maite Ribera
Nurse
Chair of the ACAF
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, at 6 pm
Biblioteca El Safareig
Carrer del Pilar, 2
CAPELLADES
Organized by:
With the support of:
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IN-PERSON EVENT:
Presentation of the
Green Paper on adapting the workplace
for people with MCS and EHS
by:
Miguel Arenas Gómez
Lecturer in Law and Political Science. UOC
Author of a chapter in the book
Screening of the documentary:
Severe EM. Voices in the Shadows
and a round-table discussion with:
Dr. José Alegre
Internal medicine specialist and researcher
Member of the European CFS/ME Network
and with members of the Board of Trustees
of the Fundació 12 de Maig
Thursday, 14 May 2026, at 6 pm
Centre cívic Urgell
Compte d'Urgell, 145
BARCELONA
Organized by:
In collaboration with:
With the support of:
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ACTO PRESENCIAL:
Interactive talk
Let’s talk about fibromyalgia
with accuracy, humour and you
by:
Patients and relatives
Friday, 15 May 2026, from 5 pm to 7 pm
Auditori Municipal Antonio Díaz
- El Mago Pop
Carrer dels Infants, 5
BADIA DEL VALLÈS
COMMUNITY EVENT
Music, games, workshops
and a lively atmosphere in the square!
Saturday, 16 May 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm
Plaça de l'Ajuntament
BADIA DEL VALLÈS
Organized by:
With the support of:
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COMMUNITY CHARITY EVENT:
16th PlanetaFP Night Run
Hospitalet
La nit ens mou!
��La Nocturna es mucho más que una carrera:
es solidaridad en movimiento.��
Este 2026, correrán al lado de la ACAF ��
¿Cómo puedes colaborar? ��
⭐ Con tu inscripción y/o la de tus familiares o amigos:
La Nocturna donará 1,50 € directamente a la investigación.
��️ Dorsal Solidario: Al realizar tu inscripción, puedes añadir una donación extra.
�� Dorsal 0: Si no puedes correr o participar, pero quieres aportar tu granito de arena, ¡esta es la opción ideal para ti!
Cada gesto cuenta y contribuye a hacer más VISIBLES
estas enfermedades.
Encontrarás toda la información detallada en la página web
de laNocturna / INSCRIPCIONES ABIERTAS:
https://cursanocturnalh.cat
También puedes inscribirte de forma PRESENCIAL en:
�� Poliesportiu Municipal de Bellvitge Sergio Manzano
�� Poliesportiu Municipal del Centre Marcel·lí Maneja
�� La noche nos mueve, la solidaridad nos une!
Saturday, 16 May 2026, at 9.30 pm
Plaça d'Europa
HOSPITALET DE LLOBREGAT
Organized by:
Charity event in aid of:
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PUBLIC INFORMATION EVENT:
Barri de la Balconada's
Organisations Fair
Sunday, 24 May 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm
Pista Esportiva Juan Ortiz
Barri de la Balconada
MANRESA
Organized by:
With the participation of:
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IN-PERSON EVENT:
Celebration Day
25 years of the ACAF in the Baix Empordà
featuring:
Ramon Valls
Lluïsa Loro
Carolina Arenas
Fernanda Oliveira
Olga Brunner
Nuri Pérez
Carme Gutiérrez
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, at 5 pm
Auditorium of the Fleming Building
at Palamós Hospital
Hospital, 17-19, 2nd
PALAMÓS
Organized by:
In collaboration with:
With the support of:
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IN-PERSON TALK :
(in catalan)
Attention and memory:
how to switch off autopilot
by:
Fernanda Oliveira
Psychologist
Thursday, 28 May 2026, at 5 pm
Galeries del Carme
Carrer Dídac Garrell i Tauler
PALAMÓS
Organised by:
With the support of:
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IN-PERSON TALK:
(in catalan)
The psychological and emotional impact
of fibromyalgia and CFS/ME
by:
Ariadna Álvarez
Psychologist and physiotherapist
SSC Expertise Unit
at Parc Taulí Hospital
Thursday, 28 May 2026, at 6 pm
Casal Pere Quart
Rambla, 69
SABADELL
Organized by:
In collaboration with:
With the support of:
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IN-PERSON TALK :
(in catalan)
Living with fibromyalgia
and other related conditions and syndromes
(CFS/ME – MCS – EHS)
by:
Sònia Cejuela and Anna M. Rovira
ACAF Barcelona
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, at 6 pm
Carrer del Rabí Rubèn, 22
BARCELONA
Organized by:
With the support of:
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IN-PERSON ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSION:
(in catalan)
Fibromyalgia and CFS/ME
Beyond pain and fatigue
by:
Dr. Lluís Rosselló
Rheumatologist
Mayte Serrat
Psychologist and physiotherapist
Members of the Fundació 12 de Maig
Thursday, 18 June 2026, at 6 pm
Sala Sant Domènec
Carrer de Sant Domènec, 7
LA SEU D'URGELL
Organized by:
In collaboration with:
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ONLINE TALK :
(in catalan)
Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin
by:
Dra. Laura Arranz
Pharmaceutical
Dietitian - Nutritionist
Associate Professor at the UB Departament de Nutrició,
Ciències de l'Alimentació i Gastronomia
Thursday, 18 June 2026
at 7 pm
via Zoom for members
Organized by:
In collaboration with:
Supported by:
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See you there!
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© ACAF - Associació Catalana d'Afectades i Afectats de Fibromiàlgia
i d'altres malalties i síndromes afins