Registration

In response to the uncertainty around the pandemic, UICC will show full flexibility in the cancellation conditions. More details are available below. 

Registration Fees

What is included in the onsite registration?

• Lunch and coffee breaks 
• Access to all sessions delivered in-person in Geneva and to all digital content available on the Congress online platform for up to 3 months after the event - up to 140 sessions
• Access to the abstract e-library hosted on the online platform - up to 600 abstracts
• Opportunity to sign up for a workshop or crash course on 20 October afternoon
• Access to the Global Village programme (Spotlight Stage and Meet the experts in the Theme Pavilions)
• Invitation to the facilitated networking events
• Access to the Opening Ceremony and Closing Reception (including the UICC Awards) 
• Access to the full list of participants and online networking available on the Congress online platform 
• Invitation to participate actively in one of the programme engagement opportunities before the Congress** 
• Application to present in the Spotlight stage (application through the registration process)
• For UICC Members and Partners only: invitation to the Ice Breaker networking event 
• For CEOs and designated senior leaders: Access to the dedicated leader-centric programme which includes the Leaders' Lounge

Please note that the following activities are not included in the registration fee:

- Social event- tickets can be purchased during the registration process for € 86 (VAT included)

- Institutional tours - tickets can be purchased during the registration process at an additional cost

*A selection of the candidates will apply
**Deadlines for each call for submissions apply

Digital registrations

The below elements are also accessible to all delegates attending the event onsite.

• Access to the Congress online platform from its opening on 16 September until 31 December 2022 
• Networking amongst all Congress registered participants (online and onsite) with AI matchmaking, keywords search fields, embedded 121 video tools 
• Access to all digital sessions available exclusively on-demand from 18 October until 31 December 2022 
• Access to all on-site sessions recorded and available at the end of each Congress day until 31 December 2022 
• Access to the Abstracts eLibrary from 18 October until 31 December 2022 
• Access to the Cinema programme selection of films and video clips from 18 October until 31 December 2022 
• Access to UICC, co-host, partners and sponsors’ published resources  
• Opportunity to connect with abstract authors so they can present their work through the Congress online platform 
• Access to two live virtual classes pre-congress led by a renowned BBC journalist Claire Doole: "Presenting yourself and your organisation", and "Moderating panel discussions"

Please note that the Congress sessions will not be displayed live on the platform and Q&A won't be available. Questions can be taken by session's participants and by the session' organisers from their online platform profiles. All on-site presented sessions recordings will be available at the end of each Congress day on the online platform for self consultation until 31 December 2022. 

Registration conditions

• Registration fees are indicated in Euro.
• Each registration is subject to an administration fee of 3% in addition of the registration rate applied
• Registration fees are applicable if payment is received within 14 days of registering.* 
• Please note that special offers or discounts can't be combined.
• Payments onsite at the Congress venue will be accepted in cash (Euro) and credit card only.
• *Low-income​ or lower-middle income countries - as per World Bank Classification. Upper-middle income countries are not included in this price category.  
• **Students will be asked to provide a proof of their current student status, sending a copy of their valid university student card. International student cards won't be considered as a proof.
• Invited speakers – all confirmed speakers benefit from a complimentary registration valid until 1 July 2022, after which date, the registration fees in force will apply.
• Accepted abstracts – all abstract presenters should confirm their participation and register online by Friday 16 September 2022, after which date, unconfirmed presentations will be automatically withdrawn.
• Groups (not including accompanying persons) are registered by a group leader. The group leader can buy badges in bulk and provide the individual names of delegates by Friday 16 September 2022 at the latest.
• Accompanying persons benefit from a reduced fee of Euro €180. They are invited to attend the Congress Opening and Closing Ceremonies, as well as the cultural and social event on 19 October evening. This badge does not allow access to the full Congress programme nor the exhibition area.
• Registration for social events can only be made through the official Congress registration system 

*Please note that to benefit from the deal, payment or proof of payment must be received within 14 days of registering. After this date, any unpaid discounted registrations will be cancelled, and the participants will have to proceed to pay the full fees.

Cancellation and refund policy

Any cancellation or change in your registration must be notified in writing by email to the 2022 WCC appointed delegate services handled by K.I.T. Group at 2022wcc@kit-group.org

Refunds, if applicable, will be processed after the Congress. Cancellations and refunds are subject to the following conditions:

Cancellations received until 2 September 2022:

• full refund minus €30 administrative charge.
• Or reimbursement of the difference between in-person and digital registration at no cost

Cancellations received after 3 September 2022:

• No reimbursement EXCEPT for Covid reasons (inc. proof i.e. positive PCR test or direct family member testing positive or self-isolation due to positive PCR test result, Governmental travelling restriction)

• If UICC decides to switch the event to a fully virtual conference, the difference between the in-person and digital access fee will be reimbursed.
• Name changes will be accepted until Friday 16 September 2022.
• Lost Badges: Congress badges must always be worn to gain access to the conference sessions, exhibitions and social events. If a badge has been lost or forgotten and a new badge has to be reprinted, a new badge can be issued at the registration desk upon a deposit of €100. If the original badge is returned to the registration desk within 24 hours the €100 deposit will not be charged.
• Reprinting your badge onsite: €20 will be charged in the event of a spelling mistake on the badge and if a reprinting is required.
• Only applicants with fully paid registrations will be considered for the educational day. 
• We encourage all delegates to subscribe a Travel Insurance as UICC is not liable for any medical expenses that may occur during the event.
• In case of cancellation for any reason, UICC will not refund individual airline ticket costs. We encourage all delegates to purchase travel insurance.

GROUPS

Registrations for more than ten (10) persons (not including accompanying persons and or any complimentary registrations) will be handled separately as a group booking. Please contact the 2022 WCC Registration Department at 2022wcc@kit-group.org

A group of up to 10 paid registrations will benefit from a 20% discount on the applicable rate at the time of the booking. The rate will remain applicable until full payment has been received.  

The deadline for group bookings is 16 September 2022.