Content Tagged "Attendee FAQs"

Where is the Scientific Meeting being held?

WORLDSymposium will be conducting the Annual Research Conference as a live event and will be held, in its entirety, at the in , , USA. Registration Opens: August 1, .Advance Registration Deadline: .

Who should attend WORLDSymposium?

WORLDSymposium is intended for healthcare professionals involved in the screening, diagnosis, management, and treatment of lysosomal diseases affecting both children and adults, with research and clinically relevant information geared specifically to the following professionals: Medical and clinical geneticists; genetic counselors; pediatricians; neurologists; psychologists; nurse practitioners; physician assistants; registered nurses; and all medical practitioners who are […]

I would like to pay by check. How do I register for the meeting?

Registration payments can be made by check, credit card (American Express, MasterCard, Discover, or Visa only) or wire transfer. We do not process phone or fax registrations.

How can I change or update my registration for the meeting?

You will be able to change or update your registration by entering your email and your confirmation number.

What is your cancellation policy?

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation notices must be in writing and received by 16:30 Central Standard Time on to be eligible for a refund. All cancellations are subject to a nonrefundable processing fee of 20% of all registration fees paid. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellation notices should be sent to . Allow four […]

Are any meals included in the registration fee?

WORLDSymposium provides the following refreshments and meals, open to all registered attendees: The On Demand component of WORLDSymposium has no meals included in the registration fee.

How do I make my hotel reservation?

Hotel reservations for individuals who are able to attend the live conference in opened . Click here for more information. A limited block of discounted rooms ($315 + 13% tax) at the will be available until or when the room block fills, whichever comes first.

Is there an exhibit hall-only registration fee?

WORLDSymposium does not provide an exhibit hall-only registration fee. In order to visit the exhibits, an attendee must purchase a full conference registration. If you are interested in a great opportunity to connect with over 2000 key members of the international lysosomal disease community, WORLDSymposium is the place!

Are there additional fees to attend The Patient Voice or the Robert J. Gorlin Symposium?

Yes. There is an additional fee to attend the The Patient Voice session and the Robert J. Gorlin Symposium.

What are the official camera, mobile phone, and video recording policies?

Attendees and media registrants are required to abide by any recording, photography, or screen capture requests made by speakers at any WORLDSymposium event. Photography and recording for personal reference is allowed. However, attendees and media registrants may not share or republish any materials from WORLDSymposium events, including but not limited to slides, unpublished data, or presentation materials, […]

Can I use recording equipment?

Taking photos, videos or audiotapes of slides, posters and presenters or questions and answers is strictly prohibited unless prior written permission is obtained from the presenter. Copyright and intellectual property law is observed during all WORLDSymposium presentations, sessions and events.

Can I take photos or screen captures in the exhibit hall?

Attendees may take photos or screen captures of posters ONLY if the poster author agrees. Authors who do not want their posters to be photographed or screen captured will have to indicate as such on their posters. No other photography, or audio or video recording is allowed. Attendees who photograph or record poster information for […]

Do I need to consent to being photographed or recorded at WORLDSymposium?

Registration and attendance at, or participation in, WORLDSymposium Scientific Sessions and other related activities, constitutes an agreement by the registrant to permit WORLDSymposium use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, audiotapes of such events and activities.