The 17th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus & 9th International Congress on Controversies in Rheumatology & Autoimmunity to be held in the charming city of Florence from 8 to 11 May 2027. The congress represents a unique moment for our global lupus community — clinicians, researchers, allied health professionals, industry experts, and patient advocates — to meet to reflect, learn, share, and build the future of lupus research and care. During these four days in Florence, we will dive deep into the most exciting and promising areas of lupus science: disease management strategies, patient empowerment, treat-to-target and targeted therapies, new therapies and curative approaches. We will explore the latest drug developments, innovative clinical trials, and breakthrough treatments that have the potential to change the course of the disease. This is our moment to understand how far we have come — and where we are headed.