Living gluten-free doesn’t mean navigating it alone. National celiac and gluten-free advocacy organizations run a steady stream of webinars, support meetups, fundraisers, and in-person gatherings all year long — many of them free and open to anyone, no matter where you live. Here’s a roundup of what’s coming up from the biggest organizations. Bookmark the calendar links below, since new dates get added monthly.
Roundup current as of July 2026. Always confirm times and registration details on the organization’s own event page.
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Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF)
CDF runs one of the most active and reliably updated events calendars of the national groups, with a strong mix of free webinars, advocacy days, and support meetups — nearly all virtual.
Upcoming individual events:
- School Support Session — monthly, next on August 5, 2026 (then Sept 1, Oct 7, Nov 3, Dec 2). An expert walks through 504 plans, federal disability law, and getting school accommodations for kids with celiac disease.
- Foundations of Celiac Disease education series — CDF’s free, multi-session series for anyone navigating a new or ongoing celiac diagnosis. Sessions run through the fall:
- Part 5: Psychosocial Aspects of Celiac Disease — July 9, 2026
- Part 1: Introduction to Celiac Disease & the Gluten-Free Diet — August 6, 2026
- Part 2: Celiac Disease & Cross Contact — August 13, 2026
- Part 3: Follow-Up Care for Celiac Disease — August 27, 2026
- Part 4: Optimizing Nutrition on a Gluten-Free Diet — September 3, 2026
- Part 5 (encore): Psychosocial Aspects of Celiac Disease — September 10, 2026
- Living with Celiac Disease Virtual Meet-Up — monthly, next on July 16 (then Aug 20, Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 12, Dec 17). An open, expert-guided peer support session.
- From Fog to Focus: Culinary Strategies for Brain Health in Celiac Disease — August 3, 2026. A nutrition-focused webinar on the celiac–brain fog connection.
- Mindful Meals, Meaningful Change: Weight Management in Celiac Disease — October 6, 2026. Dietitian-led guidance on building balanced meals and a healthier relationship with food.
- The Missing Ingredient: How to Get Enough Fiber on a Gluten-Free Plate — December 1, 2026.
Full calendar: celiac.org/get-involved/events
National Celiac Association (NCA)
The NCA frequently hosts educational webinars alongside a dedicated array of recurring virtual support meetings to keep you connected year-round.
Recurring national programs:
- Virtual monthly support group: Living Gluten-Free — second Tuesday of each month, 7–8 pm ET, open conversation for anyone regardless of chapter affiliation.
- NCA Tennessee/Vanderbilt Celiac Center young adult (18+) peer support group — also monthly, virtual, geared toward young adults connecting with others navigating celiac disease.
- “All Things Celiac” webinar series, co-hosted with the Harvard Medical School Celiac Education & Research Program — periodic expert-led sessions; recordings posted on NCA’s webinars page.
Full calendar: https://nationalceliac.org/nca-events/
Beyond Celiac
Beyond Celiac focuses heavily on scientific advancement and reaching a cure. Their programming highlights clinical trial insights, local community meetups, and direct access to researchers.
Ongoing programs:
- Step Beyond Celiac — a virtual fundraising 5K/fun run, participate from anywhere.
- Research Events — periodic Research Summits and public symposiums on celiac treatment research.
- Town Halls — periodic community Q&A sessions.
Full calendar: beyondceliac.org/get-involved/upcoming
Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG)
Widely recognized for their food safety certification programs, GIG provides community outreach events ranging from youth-focused programs to specialized health webinars.
Full news/events page: gluten.org/news-events
FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education)
FARE isn’t celiac-specific, but as the largest food allergy organization in the US, its programming often overlaps with gluten-free living — helpful if you are managing celiac disease alongside other food allergies.
Full calendar: https://www.foodallergy.org/our-initiatives/education-programs-training/fare-webinars
Celiac Cruise
Not a nonprofit, but a well-known name in the community: fully gluten-free cruise sailings run in partnership with Royal Caribbean, Oceania Cruises, and AmaWaterways, with a dedicated GF galley, dining room, and onboard programming.
Celiac Cruise also partners with the Celiac Disease Foundation onboard to support food-insecurity work.
All sailings: celiaccruise.com
International Celiac Disease Symposium
International Society for the Study of Celiac Disease (ISSCD) hosts a biennial professional/patient hybrid symposium bringing together researchers, clinicians, and junior investigators from around the world.
International Celiac Disease Symposium — Melbourne, Australia – November 17–20, 2026.
Stay Connected, Stay Empowered
These events are a great way to learn something new, meet others who understand the gluten‑free lifestyle, and stay informed about research and advocacy. If you attend any of these sessions, we’d love to hear what you learned so we can share it with the group.
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GIG is offering a free Back to School Panel Webinar on Aug 27
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT. Register at https://gluten.org/back-to-school-panel-webinar/
Heading back to school with celiac disease or gluten intolerance comes with real questions, and we want to help answer them. Join us for a FREE live panel featuring a few members of our Teen Advisory Board sharing their own stories about navigating cafeterias, field trips, and friendships while gluten-free, alongside a district-level expert who can speak directly to 504 Plans and how to put one in place. Whether you are a parent trying to figure out where to start or a student looking for advice from someone who gets it, this webinar is built for you. We are collecting your questions ahead of time, so you can walk away with answers that actually apply to your family.
The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University is offering Celiac Sessions every other month.
Epidemiology (August 7, 2026) Registration at https://www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee/EventPage?eId=IYFAR9%2FliPTFFwEwKJ3u4g%3D%3D
• Epidemiology of celiac disease — Jonas Ludvigsson, MD
• If it’s not celiac disease, what is it? — Peter HR Green, MD
Management of Celiac Disease (October 9, 2026)
• Is a biopsy always necessary, or can capsule endoscopy diagnose celiac disease? — Suzanne Lewis, MD
• What’s optimal follow-up for patients with celiac disease? — Suneeta Krishnareddy, MD
• How worried do I need to be about my child getting gluten? Myth busting — Jacqueline Jossen, MD
Associations with Celiac Disease (November 13, 2026)
• Gastrointestinal cancer risk in celiac disease — Benjamin Lebwohl, MD
• Colitis in celiac disease — Suneeta Krishnareddy, MD
• Are cardiovascular disease and other organ system risks higher in celiac disease? — Jack Doyle, MD
Neurological Complications of Celiac Disease (January 15, 2027)
• Peripheral neuropathy in celiac disease — Thomas Brannagan, MD
• Ataxia in celiac disease — Sheng-Han Kuo, MD
• Headache and migraine in celiac disease — Peter HR Green, MD
Gluten-Free Diet (March 12, 2027)
• What’s wrong with a GF diet (including ultra-processed foods) — Anne Roland Lee, EdD, RD, LD
• The role of a Low FODMAP Diet in celiac disease — Jessica Lebovits, RD, CDN
• Food avoidance beyond gluten — Anne Roland Lee, EdD, RD, LD
Quality of Life (May 14, 2027)
• Optimizing QOL while managing a gluten-free diet — Anne Roland Lee, EdD, RD, LD
• Hypervigilance in celiac disease: what is it, how to recognize it, and what to do about it — Randi L. Wolf, PhD, MPH
• Impact of celiac disease on dating and kissing — Jessica Lebovits, RD, CDN
Therapies for Celiac Disease (July 23, 2027)
• Where do potential drug therapies stand? — Benjamin Lebwohl, MD, MS
• Role of GLP-1 drugs in celiac disease — Nicole Cornet, MD
• Who manages care when medication becomes part of treatment? — Peter HR Green, MD