WORLDSymposium 2027
- Dates
- January 31 – February 4, 2027 Confirmed
- Location
- Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, San Diego, United States
- Expected attendance
- About 3,000
- Therapy area
- Rare / Orphan Diseases
About the meeting
WORLDSymposium is an annual international research conference dedicated to lysosomal diseases (basic, translational and clinical research). The meeting brings together researchers, clinicians, patient advocates and industry to present the latest discoveries and clinical advances in lysosomal disease research.
Description from the official WORLDSymp website. Abstracts are published in Molecular Genetics and Metabolism.
Key dates for WORLDSymp 2027
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract submission opens | August 1, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Abstract submission deadline | October 1, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Late-breaking abstract deadline | December 1, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Abstract notification | November 2, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Meeting | January 31 – February 4, 2027 | Confirmed |
Planning ahead: WORLDSymp's abstract deadline usually falls about 4 months before the meeting. For the 2026 meeting it was October 1, 2025 (124 days ahead).
WORLDSymp 2027
- Length
- Late-breaking abstracts: up to 300 words. 2027
- Tables and figures
- No images or figures allowed in late-breaking abstracts. 2027
- Who can submit
- Up to 25 authors per abstract; every author must submit their own disclosure first. The first author presents. 2027
- Membership required
- No 2027
Summarized from WORLDSymp's guidelines, checked October 22, 2026. The official guidelines always take precedence.
Common questions
When is the WORLDSymp 2027 abstract deadline?
The abstract submission deadline is October 1, 2026 (confirmed), and late-breaking abstracts are due December 1, 2026 (confirmed).
When and where is WORLDSymp 2027?
WORLDSymp 2027 takes place January 31 – February 4, 2027 at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego in San Diego, United States. The dates are confirmed.
How many people attend WORLDSymp?
About 3,000 people are expected at WORLDSymp 2027.
Past editions
| Year | Meeting dates | City | Abstract deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 2–6, 2026 | San Diego | October 1, 2025 |
| 2025 | February 3–7, 2025 | San Diego, CA | Not recorded |
| 2024 | February 4–9, 2024 | San Diego | Not recorded |
| 2023 | February 22–26, 2023 | Orlando, FL | Not recorded |
Last updated October 22, 2026. Source: Orbytel Group conference database. Dates marked estimated or not yet announced are our projections, not the organizer's.