Theme: Bridging the Gap: From Basic Research to Patient Care
📍 Savoia Excelsior Palace, Trieste, Italy
📅 3–6 May 2026
🌍 About the Symposium
The IWGGD invites you to join the 3rd IWGGD Symposium in Trieste, Italy.
This meeting brings together clinicians, researchers, industry partners, and patient representatives to share the latest advances in Gaucher disease and related fields.
📅 Key Dates
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Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 December 2025
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Early Bird Registration Deadline: 28 February 2026
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Regular Registration: 1 March – 17 April 2026
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Symposium Dates: 3–6 May 2026
📑 Call for Abstracts
Abstracts submission is open.
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Deadline: 15 December 2025
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Late-breaking Abstracts: Details will follow
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Submission Portal: Submit Your Abstract Here
📝 Registration is open
📜 Preliminary Program
The program will include plenary lectures, oral presentations, poster sessions, patient perspectives, and working group meetings.
📥 Download Preliminary Program (PDF)
🏨 Venue & Accommodation
The main symposium venue is the Savoia Excelsior Palace, Trieste, where all sessions will take place. Participants are welcome to book directly at the venue if they wish to stay on-site.
However, accommodation is not included in the registration fee, and participants may also choose from several nearby hotels within walking distance of the venue.
Nearby Hotels
| Hotel | Category | Distance | Notes |
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| DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste | ★★★★ | ~500 m | Elegant, central |
| Hotel Solun | ★★★★ | ~400 m | Modern, quiet |
| NH Trieste | ★★★★ | ~800 m | Near station/port |
| Albergo Alla Posta | ★★★ | ~900 m | Best value, clean |
| Best Western San Giusto | ★★★ | ~1.5 km | Cozy, quiet area |
✈️ Travel & Practical Info
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🏅 Awards & ✈️ Travel Support
🏅 IWGGD Awards
Five IWGGD awards will be presented at the 3rd IWGGD Symposium to recognize outstanding contributions to Gaucher disease research and care.
👉 Full information on eligibility, selection criteria, and how to apply can be found [here].
✈️ Travel Awards for the Symposium
A limited number of travel awards are available to support early-career researchers and clinicians to attend the symposium.
👉 Check the details [here].
🤝 Sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of our sponsors, whose contributions help make the 3rd IWGGD Symposium possible.
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