Boston, MA | March 24–28, 2026 — Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, is proud to serve as the International Program Supporter and Gold Sponsor of the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA)’s 2026 Annual Meeting, a premiere event in cleft and craniofacial education.
Taking place on March 24-28 at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza Hotel, the meeting will showcase an extensive lineup of educational talks, panels, and courses. Smile Train will participate in the meeting’s educational programming, sharing its leadership in expanding access to comprehensive cleft care globally. The organization will also highlight the work of Simulare Medical, A Division of Smile Train, demonstrating how training innovations like 3D-printed surgical simulators are advancing surgical training and strengthening cleft care in low- and middle-income countries.
“We are proud to play a role in ACPA’s 2026 Annual Meeting,” said Erin Stieber, Chief Programs Strategy Officer at Smile Train. “This meeting provides an important platform to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and ensure that every child born with a cleft has access to safe, high-quality treatment worldwide. Supporting Smile Train partners from around the world to share their experience and expertise at ACPA exemplifies Smile Train’s sustainable model of delivering cleft care.”
Smile Train’s sponsorship will enable 10 global partner medical professionals from eight countries – Brazil, Chile, China, DR Congo, India, Mexico, Morocco, and Nicaragua – to attend the meeting. One is participating in ACPA’s Visiting Scholar Program through the ACPA-Smile Train Visiting Scholarship, which provides medical professionals with firsthand exposure to interdisciplinary, team-based cleft and craniofacial care, ultimately equipping them to improve and expand treatment in their home countries.
“Having Smile Train partners join us year after year at our annual meetings is always an incredible opportunity,” said Adam Levy, CAE, Executive Director at ACPA. “By connecting experts from around the world to share their expertise, we are strengthening cleft care and supporting the medical professionals dedicated to improving the lives of children with facial differences.”
About Smile Train: Smile Train empowers local medical professionals with training, funding, and resources to provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children globally. We advance a sustainable solution and scalable global health model for cleft treatment, drastically improving children’s lives, including their ability to eat, breathe, speak, and ultimately thrive. To learn more about how Smile Train’s sustainable approach means donations have both an immediate and long-term impact, please visit smiletrain.org.
About the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association: The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is the premier scientific resource and interdisciplinary professional network for healthcare providers serving patients with cleft lip, cleft palate, and craniofacial differences. ACPA is a 501c3 nonprofit association of individuals and healthcare professionals who are interested in clinical care and research advancements for those affected by cleft and craniofacial conditions. ACPA was founded in 1943. ACPA works to support the care of patients affected by cleft and craniofacial conditions. These patients require care from a variety of specialists over time, and ACPA optimizes outcomes for individuals with oral cleft and craniofacial conditions through education, support, research and interdisciplinary team care. For more information, please visit acpacares.org.
Media Contact: Emily Gay | Public Relations
egay@smiletrain.org | (561) 308-0089
