Is it allowed to put a QR code on the platform slides?
No. Unfortunately, QR codes are not allowed on platform presentations. No exceptions. You may add a QR code on your poster/ePoster.
What is the Embargo Policy?
The complete Embargo Policy can be read here.
What is your data protection policy?
Due to ACCME requirements and the data protection of all presenters, all communications related to platform and poster content are kept strictly confidential between the platform speaker, the poster presenter, and the WORLDSymposium CE Programs team. All presentations submitted to WORLDSymposium for CE review are kept strictly confidential and are not shared beyond the required CE review team. The presentations will not […]
Can I get an international letter of invitation?
Yes. Your meeting registration confirmation will include a link to generate a customized letter of invitation, which can be used when applying for a visa.
Who do I contact if I have questions regarding my presentation?
Please submit any questions or inquiries to Amber via the contact form.
Are we allowed to include our corporate logo in our presentation?
NO corporate logos, names, or branding of any kind are allowed in any presentation. Your presentation template should not include your company name, logo, branded coloring or imaging; you should use a standard and unbranded presentation template. Additionally, slides should not include trademarked drug names, logos, or any branding specific to a product, device or corporation. You will […]
What is the deadline to submit my platform (oral) presentation?
All presentation slides for WORLDSymposium must be submitted for review before the deadline of or sooner. Once presentations slides are approved by the WORLDSymposium Planning Team, notice of approval will be sent to presenting author. No changes to slides will be allowed once presentation slides have been approved.
Do I have to pay for my own registration?
Platform speakers and poster presenters are responsible for all of their own expenses, including travel and registration costs. Register by to take advantage of early registration discounts.
I am unable to present. Can my colleague present for me?
Your request needs to be submitted as soon as possible for review by the Planning Committee. Please submit your request through this contact form.
Are Late-breaking abstracts required to be presented in person (LIVE)?
Yes. All platform presenters who accept an oral presentation and a poster presentation must be able to attend the live meeting and present in person.
What is the deadline to request a poster for my platform presentation?
The option to accept a poster presentation will be sent to all abstract submitters by November 6, 2023. Poster spaces (physical and virtual) will only be provided to those who accept a poster presentation option. If your abstract was approved for platform presentation, your option to select a poster presentation was provided in the same acceptance […]
As a platform speaker, do I have to present a poster?
Platform speakers have the option of presenting a poster to allow the audience the opportunity to ask more in-depth questions about their platform presentation. The first author, or a designated co-author, must present the poster at an assigned poster session day from 3:00 – 5:00 PM PST. Each poster presenter will be assigned to a poster session based on the category of their […]
Do I need to include a disclosure slide?
No, please do not include a disclosure slide this year. A disclosure for the presenting author will be shown on the big presentation screen as the speaker is walking up to the podium. The disclosure will be taken from the abstract submission system, from when you submitted your abstract. All disclosures have been approved by […]
A Press Agency, Media Company, or Other Agency has requested a copy of my presentation. What should I do?
We are aware that outside agencies have contacted some WORLDSymposium platform presenters to request copies of their presentations. Please be aware that WORLDSymposium has NOT provided your email or contact information, and any contact from these agencies is UNAUTHORIZED. We understand some of these agents are using publicly posted contact information to reach out to […]
Is it required to submit my platform presentation ahead of time?
All presentation slides for WORLDSymposium must be submitted for review before the deadline of or sooner. Once presentations slides are approved by the WORLDSymposium Planning Team, notice of approval will be sent to presenting author. No changes to slides will be allowed once presentation slides have been approved and a recording is scheduled. We are […]
Who will receive the platform (oral) notification and/or poster notification?
As stated in the abstract submission guidelines, all communications regarding platform and poster selection for WORLDSymposium will only be directed to the first author of the abstract. ACCME guidelines require us to communicate directly with the first author for all decisions related to the agenda and platform speaker selection. We are unable to communicate any […]
Are any presentation files (PPT) posted online?
Speaker presentation files (PPT) are not posted before, during or after the conference. Media or any others may contact the speaker directly to request a copy of a specific presentation file after WORLDSymposium .
When will abstracts for WORLDSymposium be published or be made available to the public?
WORLDSymposium does not publish the full-text of the abstracts online; the full-text is available only from Elsevier for accepted abstracts submitted to WORLDSymposium prior to , to be published in the February special “Lysosomes” issue of Molecular Genetics and Metabolism (MGM). WORLDSymposium has no control over the Elsevier publication release dates. Registered attendees will receive […]