WPATH 2026 Symposium, Oral and Poster Abstract Submission Site

The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) invites the submission of abstracts the bi-annual 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 8-13, 2026

• Pre-Courses: November 8-9
• Scientific Symposium: November 10-13.

The WPATH Scientific Symposium is the world’s premier gathering of clinicians, researchers, educators, policymakers, and community leaders dedicated to advancing evidence-based, person-centered transgender health. With interactive plenaries, symposia, oral and poster sessions, workshops, and pre-courses, the 2026 program promises a dynamic exchange of ideas, cutting-edge science, and global collaboration.

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 Categories

· Aging and End-of-Life Concerns

· BIPOC Trans+

· Chronic Conditions

· Community Engagement

· Endocrinology/Hormone Therapy Across the Lifespan

· Engaging Family and Caregivers

· Health Professional Education

· Health Services and Systems

· HIV

· Immigrant Health

· Intersex/DSD

· Law, Policy, and Ethics

· Mental Health Across the Lifespan

· Non-Binary and Gender Queer Identities

· Non-surgical Body Modifications

· Physical Medicine/Physical Therapy

· Primary Care Across the Lifespan

· Reproductive and Sexual Health Sciences

· Research, AI, and Innovations

· Social Determinants of Health

· Surgery

· Voice and Communication

Submission Guidelines and Best Practices

To ensure your abstract is considered:

• Be concise and clear. Abstracts should summarize key objectives, methods, findings, and conclusions.
• Highlight impact. Emphasize the relevance of your work for advancing transgender health.
• Avoid jargon. Write for a diverse, interdisciplinary audience.
• Check accuracy. Ensure terminology, statistics, and references are up to date and correct.
• Select the best category. Choose the most appropriate category from the list above.

Important Dates

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