The Lipedema World Congress is brought to life by a dedicated international team of clinicians, researchers, patient advocates, and event professionals who share a commitment to advancing lipedema science and improving care. Working across time zones and disciplines, this group combines clinical expertise, scientific rigour, and practical event experience to design a congress that is both academically robust and deeply relevant to people living with lipedema.

LWA President
Congress Chair

LWA Board Member
Congress Host President

Congress Scientific Convenor

LWA Treasurer
Congress Co-ordinator

Kate Forster
LWA General Secretary
Congress Co-ordinator

Jen Bartlett
Lipoedema Australia Chair
Congress Co-ordinator

Meegan Treen
Lipoedema Australia Vice Chair
Congress Co-ordinator

Giw Mostofizadeh-Haghighi
Congress Co-ordinator