What is your policy on guests?
Guests are not permitted in the Exhibit Hall or Specific Sessions, unless prior approval is requested and approved by WORLDSymposium.
Can children attend Scientific Sessions or visit the Exhibit Hall?
WORLDSymposium registration is restricted to persons age 18 years and over only. This includes all Scientific Sessions and the Exhibit Hall.
When will the Registration Desk be open?
The Registration Desk, located in the Palm Foyer on the Second Level of the , will be open during these times:
What is the meeting dress code?
Appropriate dress is business casual. Please dress appropriately whenever attending in person session or appearing on pre-recorded or live video for presentations or when in video meetings.
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.
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 […]
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.
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registrants may not share or republish any materials from WORLDSymposium events, including but not limited to slides, unpublished data, or presentation materials, […]
Are there additional fees to attend The Patient Voice: Is Anyone Listening? or the Robert J. Gorlin Symposium?
No. There is no additional fee to attend the The Patient Voice: Is Anyone Listening? session, or the Robert J. Gorlin Symposium: Beyond the Blood Brain Barrier.
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!
How do I make my hotel reservation?
Hotel reservations for individuals who are able to attend the live conference in opens August 1, . Click here for more information. A limited block of discounted rooms ($279 + 12% tax and $37 fees) at the will be available until or when the room block fills, whichever comes first.
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.
What is your cancellation policy?
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation notices must be in writing and received by 4:30 PM 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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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: .