Rotterdam Workshop 2026

11th to 13th October 2026

Save the date! The next ESGLD workshop will be held from 11th to 13th October 2026 in Rotterdam, hosted by Erasmus MC – Center for Lysosomal and Metabolic Diseases at the Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre WTC Rotterdam.

Scope

The workshop aims to present and discuss progress in the field of lysosomal diseases, and is meant for basic and translational scientists, clinicians, and diagnostic experts. There will be ample opportunity for young scientists to present their work in oral and poster presentations. Expert key note speakers will give plenary lectures.

Venue and format

Scientific sessions will take place in the Van Oldenbarnevelt room, with posters and industry exhibition in Diamond Room 1, both within the Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre WTC Rotterdam complex in the middle of Rotterdam’s city centre. The Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre WTC Rotterdam is a vibrant building designed for trade fairs and international conferences with on-site hotel rooms.

The meeting is planned as a three-day, in-person event, starting on Sunday afternoon and finishing early Tuesday afternoon. Coffee, tea and refreshments will be available in the plenary area, with possibilities for networking supported by the lunches and evening buffets served on site.

Rotterdam – “Make it Happen”

Rotterdam is a modern, international port city known for its innovative architecture and its “Make it Happen” mentality – a place for doers and pioneers. The Postillion WTC stands directly on Beursplein, within walking distance of Rotterdam Centraal via metro or tram (station Beurs is at the door), surrounded by restaurants, museums and the waterfront.

Local organizing committee

Erasmus MC will host the workshop via the Center of Lysosomal and Metabolic Diseases, and the Departments of Clinical Genetics and Pediatrics.

Further information

Details on registration, abstract submission, and the scientific programme and any associated graduate course will be announced on the ESGLD website and mailing list in due course.

We look forward to welcoming the ESGLD community to Rotterdam in October 2026.