The 3rd Annual Speed Mentoring Event
Monday, February 3 from 17:00 – 18:00 PM
This event is designed for people interested in a career change, students, fellows and newer researchers who want to access a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet with a wide variety of leaders and icons from the lysosomal and rare disease space. Whether a mentee is seeking a younger mentor who has recently started their career, or wants to connect with someone with years of experience, there are mentors with every level and area of expertise.
Complimentary headshot photos will be available to all registered attendees. All appointments will be pre-scheduled and space will be limited.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Speed Mentoring Event & Complimentary Headshots
Monday, February 3, 2025, from 16:30 – 17:30
- SPEED MENTORING by Appointment Only 16:30 – 17:30
- HEADSHOT PHOTOS Open to All Attendees 16:30 – 17:30
- BE THE CATALYST EVENT Open to All Attendees 18:00 – 19:30
The Top 5 things attendees and mentors had to say about the 2024 Speed Mentoring Program:
- That was SO MUCH FUN!
- Please have this session again!
- I learned so much in just 5 minutes with each person. That was incredible!
- I met amazing people I never would have met otherwise.
- The mentors were so nice; I would definitely do this again!
Past Mentors
A big thank you to all of the past mentors, from many different backgrounds and areas of expertise, who have helped make this annual event so successful. View Past Mentors Here.
Complimentary Headshot Photos
This incredible and FREE opportunity is available to all registered attendees, during the Speed Mentoring Event. First priority will be given to mentors and registered mentees. All other WORLDSymposium attendees are welcome to take advantage of this offering. Photos will be taken in the order of arrival for the photo queue. Your professional headshot photo will be emailed to you with a few days. Attendees are encouraged to wear business professional attire.
Mentors at WORLDSymposium 2025
Thank you to all of the Mentors who submitted an application before the deadline of October 18, 2024. The WORLDSymposium Program Committee is currently reviewing the Mentor Bios to select a wide variety of experts, experience, and career fields across the lysosomal community. Due to the overwhelming response, unfortunately we will not be able to utilize all mentors who applied. Accepted Mentors will be contacted in late October 2024.
Coming in November 2024: Sign-up for mentees. Check back for updates.