WORLDSymposium™ is an annual research conference dedicated to lysosomal diseases. W.O.R.L.D. is an acronym that stands for We’re Organizing Research on Lysosomal Diseases. Since its inception as a small group of passionate researchers in 2002, WORLDSymposium has grown to an international research conference that attracts over 1600 participants from more than 50 countries around the globe. February 4, 2019: Council of Patient Advocates (COPA) and Emerging Trends: State-of-the-Art for Experts February 5-7: Research Meeting February 8: Council of Research Experts (CORE) Hyatt Regency Orlando 9801 International Drive Orlando, Florida, USA, 32819, USA WORLDSymposium™ is a licensed annual scientific research meeting, directed by Chester B. Whitley, PhD, MD, Course Director, and organized by an independent planning and organizing committee as listed above.