WPATH 28th Scientific Symposium
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO JOINED US FOR THE WPATH 28th SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM IN LISBON!
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PLEASE NOTE: All Scientific Sessions and GEI Pre-Courses are included in our continuing education applications for accreditation with ACCME, ANCC, ASWB, APA, and ABIM-MOC. We hope to offer credit amounts similar to our 2022 Scientific Symposium which was awarded 14.5 hours live, and 76.5 hours enduring. Please check back for determinations of credit worthiness.
WPATH 28th Scientific Symposium “A Gender Diverse World in Global Unity” was held at the EPIC SANA Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal, September 25-30, 2024 (Pre-Courses: September 25-26, 2024; Scientific Sessions: September 26-30, 2024.)
The WPATH 28th Scientific Symposium was led by WPATH President Dr. Marci Bowers and Scientific Co-Chairs Dr. Müjde Özer and Dr. Thomas Satterwhite, and Surgeon’s Program Chair Dr. Gennaro Selvaggi.
Registration for the live WPATH 28th Scientific Symposium includes:
Plenary Sessions
Mini Symposia
Oral Abstract Presentations
Research Posters
WPATH GEI Pre-Courses (additional fee)
WPATH 2024 Surgeon’s Course (Day 2 now open to ALL ATTENDEES) (additional fee)
AM/PM Coffee Breaks including small lunch September 25-30
1 Welcome Reception ticket & 1 Final Night Event ticket
Unlimited 60-day Virtual Access to All Sessions
Continuing Education Credits
Networking Events
and much more!
Available Registration Add-Ons
Extended Viewing Add-On: This Viewing Special allows you to receive extended access to view all the recorded sessions from the entire symposium. Take your time and watch all sessions, across all specialties and learn throughout the year. Cost: $100 USD
WPATH 2025 Membership Renewal Add-On: Renew your WPATH 2025 Membership now and avoid a possible dues increase. Cost: See the Membership Information page for specific rates by Member Type.
WPATH 2024 Surgeon’s Program
WPATH will offer a live-only Surgeon’s Program at the Epic Sana Lisboa Hotel on September 25 and 26, 2024, prior to the WPATH 28th Scientific Symposium. This program will feature a variety of gender affirming surgery topics, and is only available to those who plan to register and attend the live Symposium in Lisbon.
For the first time ever, WPATH is excited to open registration for ALL ATTENDEES to join our Surgeons and Surgical Team Members on Day 2 of the Surgeon’s Program.
Day 1: Surgeon’s Only Day (for Surgeons and Surgical Team Members)
Day 2: Open to All Attendees* (additional fee required)
WPATH GEI Pre-Courses
WPATH will offer the following live-only WPATH GEI Pre Courses at the Epic Sana Lisboa Hotel on September 25 and 26, 2024, prior to the WPATH 28th Scientific Symposium. These Pre Courses are only available to attendees who plan to register and attend the live Symposium in Lisbon. The WPATH GEI Pre Courses are organized and facilitated by the WPATH Global Education Institute.
- WPATH GEI (2-Day) Foundations Course – September 25, 2024 (Day 1): 9:00am – 5:00pm; September 26, 2024 (Day 2): 8:30am – 5:00pm
- WPATH GEI (1-Day) Advanced Medical Course – September 25, 2024: 8:30am – 5:00pm
- WPATH GEI (1-Day) Advanced Mental Health Course – September 25, 2024: 8:30am – 4:30pm
- WPATH GEI Advanced Child & Adolescent Workshop – September 25, 2024: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- WPATH GEI Workshop – Pediatric Endocrinology – September 26, 2024: 8:00am – 12:00pm
- WPATH GEI Workshop – Ethics Workshop (Ethics Committee Members) – September 26, 2024: 8:00am – 12:00pm
- WPATH GEI Workshop – Neurodiversity Intensive – September 26, 2024: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
- WPATH GEI Workshop – Breaking Barriers: An International and Intersectional Exploration of Access to Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth and Families – September 26, 2024: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Course schedules are linked to each title.
All Scientific Sessions and GEI Pre-Courses are included in our continuing education applications for accreditation with ACCME, ANCC, ASWB, APA, and ABIM-MOC. We hope to offer credit amounts similar to our 2022 Scientific Symposium which was awarded 14.5 hours live, and 76.5 hours enduring. Please check back for determinations of credit worthiness.
Join us virtually!
WPATH is excited to offer attendees the opportunity to participate in and attend the WPATH 28th Scientific Symposium, regardless of their ability to travel.
Registration for the Virtual WPATH 28th Scientific Symposium will remain open through October 15, 2024 for those wishing to access on-demand content from the Symposium.
Virtual attendees will have access to the following:
Live Streaming Access to the WPATH 2024 Opening Session
Live Access to Select Plenary Sessions
Unlimited Access to Virtual Research Poster Hall
Unlimited 60-Day Access to All Sessions
Virtual Opportunities to Network with other Attendees
Virtual Opportunities to Engage with Speakers
Registration Cancelation / Adjustment Policy
All cancelations for the 2024 WPATH 28th Scientific Symposium must be submitted in writing by email to [email protected]
WPATH will retain 10% of the registration fees paid if your registration is canceled prior to September 1, 2024, to cover administrative and processing fees. No refunds or registration changes will be issued after September 1, 2024. Cancelations will be accepted in writing only, via email to [email protected]
Switching from in-person to virtual attendance will result in a refund of the fee difference, minus the 10% administrative fee. No refunds will be issued after September 1, 2024. Adjustments will be accepted in writing only, via email to [email protected]
Switching from virtual attendance to in-person attendance will not incur any administrative fees, other than paying the difference in registration rates. Adjustments will be accepted in writing only, via email to [email protected]
Please note: we will NOT refund registrations made prior to membership approval. You must wait for membership approval to register at member pricing.