The 13^th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (LUPUS 2019) is proud to invite you to San Francisco, California USA, April 5-8, 2019.  This exciting meeting, “LUPUS: Gateway to the Future” will highlight advances and insights from recent SLE research into the causes and outcomes of SLE, explore the promise of implementing a personalized approach to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment, and provide a forum to hear exciting and innovative research from a new generation of investigators.  The Congress will span the disciplines dedicated to improving outcomes in SLE, from basic and translational science through epidemiology and outcomes research.