WORD+2027 is our 5th anniversary!
2027 Focus: 'Global Innovation & Standardisation'
Due to demand WORD+ has grown & keep investing back into research!
Four days to choose from, over 500 attendees, all welcome come join us!
23-26 February 2027. Cambridge, UK
#BetterTogether
>50 Presentations from leading researchers | >100 Scientific Posters | Interactive Technologies | Funding Awards
Your WORD+2027 speakers and chairs already include the following: Associate Professor Shafagh Waters, University of New South Wales and Non-Animal Technologies Network, Australia. Associate Professor Livia Santos, University of Newcastle, UK. Lush Prize Winner, Dr Adam Fellows, Royal Veterinary College London, UK. Associate Professor Antonella Dost, University of Copenhagen, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine, reNEW The Pharma Connection: Partnerships in action including GSK, AstraZeneca, NovoNordisk and more. Professor Dasja Pajkrt, Head of Viral Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the Amsterdam University Medical Centers. Dr Lei Huan, Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, Germany. Associate Professor Fiona Freeman, University College Dublin, Ireland. Assistant Professor Riccardo Barrile, University of Cincinnati, USA. Assistant Professor Sarah Spitz, University Wien. Dr Louis Bastien Weiswald, Comprehensive Cancer Center François Baclesse, France. Dr Emily Tubbs, University Grenoble Alpes, CEA, Inserm, France. Dr Margaret Ochocinska, Program Director at NIH, USA Professor Peter Loskill University of Tübingen & 3R-Center Tübingen, Germany. Professor Thomas Hartung CAAT & Johns Hopkins, USA. Dr Cathy Vickers, Head of Innovation.NC3Rs, UK. Dr Mhairi Morris, Loughborough University, UK Dr Stefaan Verbruggen, Queen Mary University of London, UK. Professor Tamas Korcsmaros,Imperial University, London
Training & Tools
23rd February
For all bench scientists and early career researchers.
Techniques, technologies, writing, analysis skills. In association with leading researchers and technologies.Onsite laboratory.
Refresh and boost your knowledge.
#bettertogether
Training & Tools chairs &
session directors include
Co-Chair
Dr Mhairi
Morris
Loughborough University
Session Director.
Dr Stefaan Verbruggen
Queen Mary University of London
Co-Chair
Professor
Tamas
Korcsmaros
Imperial University, London
Main WORD+
24th & 25th February
Innovation & standardisation in action from around the globe.
Researchers showcase their latest research, application & outcome. Experience different aspects & key stages of discovery across multiple disease & organ types.
Join thought provoking panel discussions, explore must see technologies & the latest applications in action. Build lasting connections, gain new insight & develop new ideas.
#bettertogether
Each session across
Multiple organ models & diseases.
Pharma Partnerships in action.
Roadmaps in Action!
26th February
Technologies addressing gaps.
Implementation & innovation.
Updates from global bodies, research heads, legal and technology leaders. Successful approaches and challenges ahead.
Not to be missed!
#bettertogether
Session Director & speaker.
Dr Margaret Ochocinska.
Program Director at NIH, USA
Session Director
& speaker.
Professor
Peter Loskill
University of Tübingen & 3R-Center Tübingen
Co-Chair & speaker
Professor
Thomas
Hartung
CAAT & Johns Hopkins, USA.
Session Director
Dr Cathy Vickers
Head of Innovation.
NC3Rs, UK
Co-Chair
Professor
Marianna
Kruithof-de Julio
University of Bern
NEW for WORD+2027
FREE Onsite VIP Cinema for researchers.Enjoy a hosted, fully interactive cinema experience.
Auditorium talks are broadcast live to this room, ask questions live to speakers.
Popcorn included! Special hosts each day.
FREE to enter 'Fluorescent Friday Gallery'. Launching September 2026.
Your chance to showcase your images. Displayed in full colour at WORD+2027.
£500 prize for winner.
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. 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.
>50 Presentations from leading researchers | >100 Scientific Posters | Interactive Technologies | Funding Awards
Free travel to WORD+2027
MORE buses, more local stations, more choice and FREE!
Free return journeys from the following:
NEW Cambridge South Train station at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus Cambridge Biomedical Campus
NEW Babraham Research Campus & Great Chesterford Train Station, Main road by Duxford Lodge Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge Duxford (B & B Hotel Cambridge South) Red Lion Hotel side Whittlesford train station (connect to Cambridge). Red Lion Hotel side Whittlesford train station (connect to Cambridge). Hinxton Hall Conference centre (the venue).
Giving back!
We will once again making on the spot cash donations live to special researchers at WORD+2027!
Most innovative research
NEW Best Poster & Presentation
NEW VIP Researcher draw
More about 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 a global reach of >10,000 researchers and those interested in next generation techniques. With leading researcher talks, innovative technologies in an open community atmosphere, all are welcome. It's where great ideas are shared and new ones are born.
Event venue, travel and accomodation
Address
Hinxton Hall Conference Centre,
Wellcome Genome Campus, Cambridge, CB10 1RQ.
+44 (0)1223 495000 or email conference.reception@hinxtonhall.org.
Speedy book onsite accommodation here.
Use code: WORD2027 or contact venue directly.
+44 (0)1223 495000 or email conference.reception@hinxtonhall.org.
Opportunities to join the WORC.COMMUNITY
From Organoids in space to cerebral systems on Earth..
Enjoy a sample of past WORD+ talks for a limited time!