The World Muscle Society annual international Congress is the foremost event in the field of neuromuscular disorders.
Over successive years we have grown the Congress and created more opportunities for our delegates to come together to share the latest science in the field, network, share ideas and enhance the global knowledge of many of these life-limiting diseases. At WMS 2024 in Prague, we welcomed almost 1,400 delegates from around the world.
“I found the congress to be a very valuable opportunity to make new connections. I also really enjoyed hearing from the industry representatives in the industry symposia. The third session of oral presentations about RNA in NMD was by far the most interesting to me”.
Collaborating with sponsors and exhibitors is essential to the success of the annual WMS Congress. The support of industry partners enables us to ensure broader participation in this crucial scientific forum. Your support helps us create an inclusive platform where groundbreaking ideas can flourish.
Our 2025 Congress will take place in Vienna, Austria from 7th-11th October, with the Pre-Congress Teaching Course running through 6th and 7th October. It will be our 30th annual international Congress and promises to be a huge celebration of the progress we have made over the last three decades. For the second consecutive year, we are returning to central Europe and are looking forward to welcoming a global audience to the Austria Center.
The 30th Annual Congress of the World Muscle Society offers a valuable opportunity for organisations looking to engage with new partners and present scientific and educational content. This event will bring together stakeholders in the neuromuscular field from around the world, providing a platform for both in-person and online interactions. It is an ideal setting for sharing knowledge, collaborating, and learning.
Organisations involved in the development of drugs, equipment, research, or therapeutic interventions for neuromuscular disorders, as well as those interested in commercialising research products, will find this Congress particularly relevant.
Our sponsors and exhibitors benefit from:
To support sponsors and exhibitors of all sizes, we have created a series of sponsorship opportunities that align with our sponsors' organisational goals. Opportunities include hosting one of six sought after Industry Symposia, sponsoring our networking reception or Congress transport, and taking a stand in our exhibition space.
To improve the experience for our sponsors and exhibitors we have upgraded the sponsorship and exhibition prospects to an information site. The site includes more information about the Congress and the opportunities available to our industry partners.
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WMS 2025 is pending confirmation as compliant by Ethical Med Tech.
Any sponsor showcasing pharmaceutical (or pharma-dependent) products is advised to consult the IPCAA (International Pharmaceutical Congress Advisory Association), EFPIA Code of Practice (European Federation of Pharmaceuticals Industries & Associations), IFPMA (International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations), and the MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice before applying.
For sponsors located in the USA or Canada, the sponsor must comply for the avoidance of doubt with such applicable laws, regulations, and codes of practice, including, without limitation, those promulgated by the FDA (U.S. Food & Drugs Administration), and Advamed, to the extent applicable.
It is the exhibitor or sponsor’s responsibility to comply with all national and international laws and regulations that pertain to its particular industry and to ensure that a compliance officer has approved the specific sponsorship items before the application.
WMS 2025 is not liable for sponsors failing to comply with legal, ethical, and industry standards.
Advertising activities at WMS 2025 are restricted to medicinal products registered in Austria or with EMA approval. Products without registration cannot be promoted, only on-label use is allowed.
EACCME regulations and the important guidelines at WMS 2025.
Please see the information provided by the EACCME here:
And the criteria for live educational events here:
Criteria for Live Educational Events (UEMS 2023/07)