Welcome to the events page of WORC.Community!
Established in 2022 our mission is bring Organoid, Organ-on-a-chip & NAM researchers together to advance discovery. Our free to join network has >12,000 visitors each month. With leading researcher talks, innovative technologies in an open community atmosphere, all are welcome at our events. It's where great ideas are shared and new ones are born.
Your next WORC & WORD+ Events
15th December 2026, AstraZeneca, Cambridge
WORD+ Symposium
'UK & Ireland 2026's
End of Year Celebration'
(2026’s research highlights and advancements)
One day prelude to WORD+2027
'The missing piece to complete your year!'
Only 150 places
'WORD+ is simply the best
Organoid and Chip event
that I have ever been too!
So inclusive and welcoming, a real community feel. It's the only place where amazing, innovative science, research and technologies come together so seamlessly. Both the talks and posters gave so much food for thought. I left motivated and inspired with so many ideas for my own research and glad I could share my own too.
Two wonderful and inspiring days, with friends old and new!
Can't wait until the next one!'
23-26 February 2027
WORD+27
'Global Innovation & Standardisation'
Due to demand WORD+ has grown!
Daily capacity is now 500+ and four days to choose from.
23rd: Training & Tools for bench scientists
Inc: Techniques, technologies, writing, analysis skills.
24th & 25th: Main WORD+ event
Innovation & standardisation in action
from around the globe.
26th: Regulations and Roadmaps
For animal alternatives success
We hear from Global bodies, research heads, legal and technology leaders
on their approaches and the challenges ahead. #bettertogether
Just some of the kind WORDS from WORD+2026!
WORD+2026 IMPSS Key Note Speaker
Assistant Professor Lena Smirnova.
'Excellent event and I had an excellent time!'
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA.
WORD+2026 Session Chair and Speaker: Dr Rhiannon David.
'I echo everyone’s sentiments about the wonderful, friendly atmosphere that defines WORD conferences.
You did a fantastic job as always, and it was a pleasure to be part of it!'
EUROoCS Chair of Industry Advisory Board & Founder and Director 3D and 3RS.
WORD+2026 Scandinavian Showcase Chair and Speaker: Professor Steven Ray Wilson.
WORD+2026 Showcase Speaker. Dr Helena Rannikmae
'Thank you so much for another wonderful conference – it is truly one that feels most connected out of many other conferences. Thank you again for the opportunity to present GSK’s work'.
Complex In Vitro Models, GSK. UK
WORD+2026 Showcase Speaker. Dr. Benjamin P. Sharpe
'It was an absolute pleasure to be invited and I'm really glad I could connect with researchers involved in tackling so many issues in medicine, from across the world. The friendliness and weIcome was second-to-none and I hope I see many of you back here next year to catch up!' Southampton University. U.K
WORD+2026 Germany Showcase Speaker: Jun Professor Hannes Beyer.
'Thank you again for the wonderful meeting. I really enjoyed it'.
University of Düsseldorf. Germany.
WORD+2026 Germany Showcase Speaker: Dr Julia Hesse.
'Thank you again for this wonderful and inspiring meeting'.
University of Düsseldorf. Germany.
WORD+2026 Sponsor and Exhibitor. Dr Jonathan Sheard
'WORD+2026 has provided a powerful platform for a community of researchers to see the true value of their work and the impact it is having on the area of Organoids, Organ-on-a-Chip, and NAMs Research. It has enabled them to present their work, receive fast feedback, including encouragement and criticism from peers in the field, ultimately showing the value and impact of what they are doing. This conference has also brought together a whole range of fantastic technology and service providers, who were able to present and discuss their latest products, equipment and technical expertise, facilitating the community of researchers to achieve their goals. I think we all agree that it was a very successful event and we look forward to joining again next year!' Centre for Human Specific Research, UK.
WORD+2026 Showcase Speaker: Dr Adriana Buskin.
'Thank you for the opportunity to present our research! It was a pleasure and great to meet you in person'.
Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University Centre for Cancer. U.K
'WORD+26 has been incredible—an inspiring platform filled with innovative ideas, impactful discussions and insights driving the future of exploratory toxicology in 2026'.
2026 IMPSS Showcase Chair and Speaker: Dr Magdalena Kasendra
'One of the best parts of meetings like this? Reconnecting with friends, meeting new collaborators, and exchanging ideas that push our field forward. It was an absolute pleasure - and great fun -to be part of it. Thank you so much for the invitation and for pulling together such a fantastic meeting. The energy, openness, and science really did make it special'.
Center for Stem Cell and Organoid Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. USA
2026 Sponsor and Attendee: Dr Miriam Foster.
'I’m really looking forward to being back at WORD+ and connecting with customers. Events like this are such a powerful space for collaboration. I’m keen to hear how everyone is using advanced models in real projects, as well as the latest in NAM research!' Sartorius, Germany.
WORD+2026 Italy Showcase Speaker: Professor Giovanni Tonon.
San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Italy
2026 Netherlands Showcase Speaker: Dr Petra de Graaf
UMC Utrecht. Netherlands.
2026 UK Showcase Speaker: Dr. Pablo F. Céspedes.
WORD+2026 Showcase Speaker and 2025 Award Winner: Dr Mhairi Morris.
2026 France Showcase Speaker: Dr. Louis-Bastien Weiswald.
'Many thanks to you for the warm welcome and for the outstanding organization of this conference. It was truly a great meeting, stimulating science and open discussions'.
Comprehensive Cancer Center François Baclesse, France
2026 Attendee: Stella Priyanka
'It's been fantastic attending WORD+ 2026 conference in Cambridge. Truly insightful talks and excellent posters showcasing advanced technologies in the organoid space. It was a great opportunity to learn from the best and connecting people in this community'. Elasmogen, UK.