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WPATH 29th Scientific Symposium

Shaping the Future of Transgender Health Through Clinical Excellence, Research Innovation, and Global Collaborations.

SAVE THE DATE:
November 7—12, 2026
Mexico City, Mexico

About the Scientific Symposium

The WPATH 2026 Scientific Symposium brings together clinicians, researchers, educators, policymakers, and community leaders to advance evidence-based, person-centered care worldwide. With plenaries, oral abstracts, posters, workshops, and Surgeon’s  Pre-conference (Nov 7–9), this biennial event offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, share, and collaborate.

WPATH 2026 Symposium, Oral and Poster Abstract Submissions

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the largest global convening on transgender and gender diverse health. The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) invites the submission of abstracts the biennial Symposium, Oral and Poster sessions to be considered for presentation at the WPATH 29th Scientific Symposium to be held at the Hyatt Regency Mexico City in Mexico City, Mexico, November 7-12, 2026.

We welcome submissions from professionals across all disciplines in transgender health including researchers, clinicians, educators, advanced practice providers, social scientists, voice and speech therapists, physical therapists, policymakers, and more.

Submission Deadline: Wednesday April 15, 2026
Time: 11:59 PM Eastern Time (GMT-4)

For more information and to submit your abstract please click here:

Submit Abstracts

Learning Objectives:

From clinical mastery to global policy insights, WPATH 2026 equips you with skills, evidence, and connections to transform care.

  • Apply current evidence and guidelines to gender-affirming care.
  • Integrate best practices across medical, mental health, and surgical fields.
  • Evaluate new research and implement findings in practice.
  • Address equity, access, and culturally responsive care.
  • Navigate ethical, legal, policy, and economical landscapes.
  • Enhance surgical protocols and safety.
  • Advance mental health and psychosocial well-being.
  • Strengthen training, mentorship, and global education.
  • Build partnerships and research collaborations worldwide.

Who Should Attend:

The Symposium is designed for a wide range of professionals and community leaders engaged in transgender and gender diverse health:

  • Medical & Surgical Clinicians: endocrinology, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB-GYN, urology, surgery, nursing, pharmacy, voice therapy.
  • Mental & Behavioral Health Professionals: psychiatry, psychology, counseling, social work.
  • Researchers & Educators: clinical and public health researchers, academics, curriculum designers.
  • Trainees: students, residents, fellows, early-career professionals.
  • Public Health & Community Leaders: NGOs, health departments, advocacy groups.
  • Policy & Legal Stakeholders: policymakers, ethicists, legal experts.
  • Allied Health & Industry: collaborative care team members, clinic managers, health IT, biopharma, device partners.
  • TGD Community Members & Advocates: leaders, advisors, educators, and collaborators.

Note: CME/CE information will be shared when available.

2026 WPATH Scientific Symposium Steering Committee

Asa Radix, MD, PhD, MPH
President
Iceland

Javier Belinky, MD
Board Liaison
Argentina

Daniela Muñoz-Jiménez, MD, MPH
Co-Chair
Mexico

Thomas Satterwhite, MD
Co-Chair
USA

Members

Alyxandra Ramsay, MS
USA

Amy Penkin, LCSW
USA

Ashleigh Lin, PhD
Australia

Blair Peters, MD
Co-Leader, Surgeon’s Pre-conference Subcommittee
USA

Dalia Cuenca, MD
Lead, Local Community Engagement Subcommittee
Mexico

Diana Terron Buenrostro, MD
Mexico

Elke Zschaebitz, DNP
USA

Gabriel Del Corral, MD
Co-Lead, Exhibits and Sponsorships Subcommittee
USA

Gerardo Jiménez, MD
Mexico

Heather Thobe, MS, LPCC-S, MPH
Co-Lead, Innovations and Learning Labs Subcommittee
USA

Ivanna Martínez, MD
Co-Lead, Innovations and Learning Labs Subcommittee
Mexico

Jennifer Anger, MD
USA

John Henry Pang, MD
Co-Lead, Surgeon’s Pre-conference Subcommittee
USA

Jude Patton, PA
USA

Kaela Joseph, PhD
Co-Lead, Program Scheduling Subcommittee
USA

Karina Ramírez, MD, MSc
Co-Lead, Program Scheduling Subcommittee
Mexico

Lilia Koss
Spain

Lyssett Martinez, PsyD
USA

Maribel Acevedo, MD
Puerto Rico

Maurice Garcia, MD
Co-Lead, Exhibits and Sponsorships Subcommittee
USA

Melissa Bolick, OMS-IV, AB
Co-Lead, Student/Resident and Fellows Programming Subcommittee
USA

Mitzi Fong Ponce, MD
Lead, Conflict of Interest Subcommittee
Mexico

Nicholas Bene, MD
USA

Shane Morrison, MD, MS
Co-Lead, Student/Resident and Fellows Programming Subcommittee
USA

S.J. Langer, LCSW-R
USA