Gain insights from the largest orphan drug and rare disease event globally

Abdu Kauroo

Conference Manager, World Orphan Drug Congress Europe

Join over 2,000 attendees, gain insights from 250+ orphan drug and rare disease industry leaders and connect with over 130 exhibitors at this event.

The World Orphan Drug Congress Europe is the largest and most established event globally for orphan drugs and rare diseases.  

Experts and industry access

The event brings together experts from across the globe and the entire orphan drug lifecycle through 10 conference tracks, discussing areas including cell and gene therapy, genetic testing, market access, real-world evidence, orphan drugs policy and more.

Attendees represent not only the most senior individuals across the industry but also individuals from across academia and research; pharma and biotech; government and regulatory; nonprofit; investors; international and public health agencies; manufacturers and suppliers; patient advocates; and more.

At the heart of the event lies its commitment to fostering connections. With one-to-one networking spanning three days, attendees can engage directly with thousands of pharma experts. The congress aims to facilitate over 15,000 networking interactions, offering the perfect platform to share ideas, form partnerships and discover new opportunities.

At the heart of the event lies its
commitment to fostering connections.

Advancing the rare disease community

Beyond networking, the event provides a unique environment for innovation and growth. Entrepreneurs can meet investors, pitch their ideas or discover startups with novel and transformative solutions. Companies seeking to expand their reach will find invaluable connections to propel their businesses forward.

What makes this event like no other is its dedicated patient zone, offering a rare opportunity to collaborate with Patient Advocacy Groups (PAGs) and European Reference Networks (ERNs). These organisations play a critical role in advancing the rare disease community, ensuring patient voices remain at the forefront of every discussion.

Enhance your rare expertise

The World Orphan Drug Congress can also take your professional growth to the next level. As an accredited event by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service, up to 26 hours of CPD points could be earned while gaining cutting-edge insights into the rare disease field. It’s the perfect opportunity to enhance your expertise and make a real impact in your field and the rare disease community.