Monday, February 3 from 18:00 to 19:30
4th Floor Pool Deck 

GROUP PHOTOS START AT 18:15

Back by popular request, “Be the Catalyst” is an exciting event, open to all WORLDSymposium participants. This event will provide a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, make new connections, establish new relationships, welcome new attendees, and celebrate the achievements of past and present WORLDSymposium Award Recipients. 

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Be the Catalyst Event

All Attendee Reception

Monday, February 3, 2025 from 18:00 to 19:30
4th Floor Pool Deck
This highly-anticipated event is open to all WORLDSymposium participants, immediately following the Speed Mentoring Event. This provides a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, make new connections, establish new relationships, welcome new attendees, and celebrate the achievements of past and present WORLDSymposium Award Recipients. Attendees are eager to connect LIVE; everyone in attendance can be a catalyst to spark new conversations, make new connections, and encourage new collaborations.

Event Highlights:

Event Schedule:

  • 18:00 – Welcome announcement / message from event sponsor
  • 18:05 – Presentation of Catalyst Award
  • Participate in scheduled group photo opportunities:
    • 18:15 – All first time attendees
    • 18:25 – 2025 Young Investigator Award photo, followed by all past and present Young Investigator Award recipients
    • 18:35 – Patient Advocate Leader (PAL) Award: All past and present recipients 
    • 18:45 – Genetic Counselors
    • 18:55 – Patients and Patient Advocates
    • 19:05 – Roscoe O. Brady Award: All past and present recipients
    • 19:15 – 2025 WORLDSymposium Planning and Organizing Committee

The “Be the Catalyst” event is made possible by the generous support of the event sponsor. Exhibitor Prospectus, including event sponsorship opportunities are available here.