Mito
Community
Summit
Bringing the mito community together
to learn, connect and collaborate.
Mito
Community
Summit
Bringing the mito community together to learn, connect and collaborate.
Mito
Community
Summit
Bringing the mito community together to learn, connect and collaborate.
When
Saturday 28 November and Sunday 29 November 2026
Where
Brisbane Marriott Hotel
515 Queen Street, Brisbane City, QLD
Need support to attend? Travel grants are available
Mito Foundation Travel Grants are available to help eligible community members attend the Summit in Brisbane.
Grants may help with travel costs, accommodation, accessibility hire and your Summit registration fee. If travel or accommodation costs may make it difficult for you to attend, we encourage you to review the travel grant information and apply early.
About the Summit
The Mito Community Summit is Mito Foundation’s annual national event for people impacted by mitochondrial disease (mito).
It brings community members, families, carers, health professionals, researchers and the Mito Foundation team together to learn, connect and share ideas.
Across the event, you can hear from experts, learn about current work in mito care and research, and connect with others who understand the experience of mito. There are also opportunities to share your perspective and help inform Mito Foundation’s future work.
The Summit not only gave me knowledge which will help with managing my disease, but gave me the ability to be a part of the community of people who understand what the disease is like from lived experience. It was worth the trip for us and I would recommend it to anyone with mito.
The team did an excellent job in planning and preparing for the event, but also really promoted a wonderful spirit at the event by working together, introducing members to each other, encouraging and being very welcoming. Don’t underestimate how wonderful that is.
It was our first time attending the summit and it has made a huge impact knowing and seeing what has and is being down for the mito community. Was great to meet others with mito and those working behind the scenes. Mito Foundation has come a long way with your tremendous work and support. Thank you everyone.
Who the Summit is for
The Summit is for people across the mito community.
You are welcome to attend if you:
- live with mito
- support someone with mito
- are a parent, family member, friend or carer
- are a bereaved family member
- work in health, research or community support
- want to learn more about mito and the work of Mito Foundation
You do not need to have attended before or know anyone there. You can take part in the way that feels right for you, whether that means joining discussions, asking questions, listening quietly or taking breaks when you need to.
What to expect
The Mito Community Summit is designed to be informative, welcoming and supportive. Across the event, you will have opportunities to:
Learn from experts
Hear from health professionals, researchers and other speakers about mito care, research, support and current work in the mito community.
Hear lived experience perspectives
Listen to people impacted by mito share their experiences, insights and reflections.
Connect with others
Meet other people who understand the experience of mito, including people living with mito, families, carers, health professionals and researchers.
Take part in discussions or activities
Join conversations, workshops or activities that help shape Mito Foundation’s future work. You can choose how much you would like to participate.
Attend social and informal moments
There will be time to talk with others, take breaks and connect in a more relaxed way.
Celebrate the Mito Foundation awards
Recognise people who have made a meaningful contribution to the mito community.
Information for attending in person
Join us in person for the Mito Community Summit in Brisbane on 28 and 29 November 2026.
Attending in person gives you the opportunity to take part in sessions, meet others in the mito community and connect during breaks and informal moments.
In-person registrations are now open.
Tickets are $40 and include access to the full two-day Mito Community Summit program, including the annual Mito Foundation Awards.
Your ticket includes:
You can find answers to common questions in our FAQs.
If you need help or have questions about registering, please contact us at supportservices@mito.org.au
or call 1300 977 180.
FAQ
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Resources from Mito Community Summit 2025
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If you have questions about the Summit or need help registering, you can contact us.
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