Experience the Connections that Make WPATH Unique
The WPATH 2026 Scientific Symposium is more than a world-class scientific meeting—it’s a global gathering of clinicians, surgeons, researchers, educators, advocates, students, and community leaders united by a shared commitment to advancing transgender and gender-diverse health. Throughout the week, attendees will have numerous opportunities to build new collaborations, reconnect with colleagues, celebrate achievements, and experience the rich culture and hospitality of Mexico City.
Surgeons Pre-Conference Dinner
Sunday, November 8 | 7:00–9:30 PM
Offsite | Ticketed Event (Separate Registration Required; Space Limited)
Join colleagues for an exclusive evening dedicated to the international surgical community. This intimate dinner provides a unique opportunity for surgeons, trainees, and invited guests to exchange ideas, strengthen professional relationships, and discuss the latest advances in gender-affirming surgery in a relaxed and collegial setting.
Fiesta de Bienvenida: Welcome Mixer & Early Badge Pick-Up
Monday, November 9 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Begin your Symposium experience with a warm Mexican welcome! Pick up your conference materials, reconnect with colleagues from around the world, meet new attendees, and enjoy light refreshments while settling into an exciting week of learning, collaboration, and discovery.
Welcome Reception with Exhibitors
Tuesday, November 10 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Enjoy an energetic evening designed to bring the global transgender health community together. Explore cutting-edge research by engaging with exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations, discover new technologies and services, and connect with colleagues, researchers, trainees, and thought leaders from across the globe—all while enjoying exceptional cuisine, entertainment, and the vibrant atmosphere of Mexico City.
Final Night Gala – “Abya Yala” All-White Celebration
Wednesday, November 11 | 8:00–11:30 PM
Celebrate an unforgettable week of learning, collaboration, and community at WPATH’s signature closing event.
Inspired by the Indigenous term “Abya Yala,” meaning “Land of Life,” this elegant evening honors the rich cultures, resilience, diversity, and shared humanity of the peoples of the Americas. Guests are invited to wear all-white attire as a symbol of unity and hope, or to incorporate elements that celebrate their own cultural heritage.
Enjoy an evening filled with exceptional dining, live entertainment, music, dancing, and celebration as we recognize the friendships, partnerships, and global collaborations that continue to advance transgender and gender-diverse healthcare around the world.
Networking Throughout the Symposium
The conversations don’t end when the sessions do.
Throughout the Symposium, attendees will enjoy dedicated networking opportunities during breakfast sessions, refreshment breaks, lunches, poster presentations, and exhibit hall hours. These informal gatherings are intentionally designed to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, foster new partnerships, exchange ideas, and connect attendees with exhibitors, sponsors, presenters, and colleagues from around the world.
Whether you are seeking new collaborators, mentors, research partners, or simply meaningful conversations with others passionate about advancing transgender health, WPATH 2026 offers countless opportunities to build relationships that will continue long after the Symposium concludes.
Come for the science. Stay for the connections. Leave inspired.