Conference Venue Location & Accommodations

The 2026 Lysosomal Disease Summit will be held in its entirety at the Rydges Melbourne.

Rydges Melbourne
186 Exhibition Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia

The venue is located in Melbourne’s central business and theatre districts, providing convenient access to public transportation, restaurants, and nearby retail and business areas, including Chinatown, Collins Street, Melbourne Central, and Bourke Street Mall.

Hotel Accommodations

A limited number of guest rooms will be available at the Rydges Melbourne for Lysosomal Disease Summit attendees. Information on the room block, booking link, and rates will be posted here when reservations open in May 2026.

Early reservations are recommended.

Transportation

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

The primary airport serving Melbourne is Melbourne Airport (MEL), located approximately 23 km from Rydges Melbourne.

Typical travel time between Melbourne Airport and central Melbourne is 25–35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions.

Transportation options include:

  • Taxi services
  • Rideshare services (Uber, DiDi, Ola)
  • SkyBus airport shuttle service between Melbourne Airport and Melbourne CBD
  • Public transportation connections via train and tram networks

International Travel

International attendees traveling to Australia for the Lysosomal Disease Summit should review passport validity and visa requirements prior to travel. Entry requirements for Australia vary by country of citizenship.

Visa and entry information is available through the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs website.

Attendees are encouraged to review visa requirements well in advance of travel to Melbourne.

Visa Invitation Letters

Registered attendees of the 4th Annual Lysosomal Disease Summit who require a visa invitation letter for travel may request one during registration.

Visa invitation letters are issued after your conference registration is complete. Instructions for requesting a visa letter will be included in your registration confirmation email, detailing the steps and required information to submit your request.