Read our frequently asked questions regarding the ISUOG World Congress 2023 below
ISUOG 2023 - What will it look like?
1. Where is the Congress being held?
The 2023 ISUOG World Congress will be held at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Centre in Seoul, Republic of Korea (513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul). COEX is a modern venue located in the centre of the bustling business district of Seoul, with plenty of hotels, shops and attractions nearby as well as good public transport links.
2. Will the 2023 ISUOG World Congress onsite or virtual?
In 2023 it has been decided to return to a fully onsite/in-person ISUOG World Congress and to maximise face-to-face interaction, learning and networking. The main scientific program sessions will be recorded and available for registered delegates only to watch on-demand via the Congress app for 1 month, and the ISUOG website for 12 months thereafter (with Pre-Congress courses available for 1 month), after which point they will become available to all ISUOG members on the website. Whilst ISUOG was able to offer online/hybrid Congresses during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, this was a huge operational undertaking that cannot currently be sustained year on year. This will of course be monitored over time, as there were undoubtedly some benefits to online/hybrid events that ISUOG would like to build on if possible in the future. For anyone unable to attend the ISUOG World Congress 2023 onsite, there are various other ISUOG activities available online throughout the year.
3. What will the maximum capacity of delegates be in 2023?
We hope to welcome 2,000-2,500 delegates to the Congress.
4. Is the structure of the scientific program changing for 2023?
The 2023 Congress program will return to a full, 4 day format, with an extra day prior for Pre-Congress courses. It will bring together faculty from around the world and with the 2023 event taking place in Seoul, you can also expect to meet leading experts in ultrasound from Korea and the wider Asia region.
Contact details
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Registration queries
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Before the event: Mon-Fri approx 8am - 6pm (BST)
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Before the event: please email [email protected].
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ISUOG membership, journal (UOG), education and outreach queries
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Before the event: Mon-Fri approx 8am - 6pm (BST)
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Before the event: Membership: [email protected], Journal: [email protected], Education & outreach: [email protected].
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Registration
1. How do I register for the Congress?
Registration will open in February 2023. Please visit our registration page for more information. Only card payments will be accepted.
2. Once I have registered, when will I receive further information?
Only delegates who are fully paid will be allowed to attend the Congress. Joining instructions will be sent out in the week leading up to the live event and badge collection will open on Sunday 15 October. Delegates must check their registration profile for any underpayments to ensure they will be granted access to the event.
3. When can I visit the registration desks to collect my badge onsite?
The registration desk opening hours are as follows (KST):
Saturday 14 October: 15:00 - 17:00
Sunday 15 October: 08:00 - 17:00
Monday 16 October: 07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 17 October: 07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 18 October: 07:30 - 17:30
Thursday 19 October: 07:30 - 16:30
Visa and entry information
Visas:
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Citizens of certain countries and territories may need a visa to visit or transit in South Korea. To check your status and apply, visit this page. Registered delegates must contact [email protected] if they require any additional documentation to support their visa application. Those who will need a visa must apply as soon as possible as processing times and required documentation can vary.
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ALL visitors to Korea must apply for a Q-Code (advance input system for quarantine information) up to 3 days before arrival in Korea. Please note: You will not be able to proceed on the Q-code website if you apply more than 3 days before arrival. Apply here.
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Citizens of countries who do not require a visa to enter South Korea may still need to apply for a K-ETA. Check your country's status and apply via this link.
- It is the attendee’s own responsibility to check and fulfil any visa requirements for entry into South Korea (and for any other countries that attendees stop at on the way to South Korea).
- It is the attendee’s own responsibility to arrange any personal travel insurance wanted or needed for entry into South Korea (and for any other countries that attendees stop at the way to South Korea).
Accessing abstracts
1. Who can see the abstracts?
All registered delegates will be given access to view the digital Congress book of abstracts online. For those who wish to purchase a printed abstract book in addition to online access, please see question 3.
2. How can I access the abstracts online?
The Abstract ‘book’ is a supplement to ISUOG’s Journal, Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Congress abstracts will be available online via the Wiley Online Library. A link will be sent to all fully registered delegates prior to the event. Delegates can also purchase a print version of the book (see question 3).
3. How can I get a printed abstract book?
Printed abstract books can be purchased online (during your initial registration or by re-visiting and amending your existing registration) until the last day of the 2023 Congress, 19 October; the purchased books will be posted to delegates after the Congress, at the delivery address specified on the registration form, and will arrive by the end of December 2023 at the latest.
To purchase, follow the steps below:
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Login to your existing registration profile.
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Go to the ‘Registration’ tab and click ‘Your registrations’ on the left panel
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Then click the pencil icon to bring up your original registration form
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On page 2 of the form you can add the number of abstract books you wish to purchase, then proceed to the payment page
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You must pay by credit/debit card
The Congress program
1. Where can I see the Scientific program?
The program overview is published on our Scientific Program pages. A more detailed version will be published in due course. The pre-Congress course programs can be viewed here.
2. Where can I see the Industry program?
The industry program will be published on this page when it is finalised.
3. Can I get copies of the speaker presentations and slides at the Congress?
Select sessions will be available to all Congress registrants on-demand for 30 days after the event ends. After this date, most of the session recordings will be transferred to the ISUOG website within the membership area for registered Congress delegates to view, exclusive for 1 year. The pre-Congress course recordings will be available for 1 month to those who attended. After a year, ISUOG reserves the right to archive on-demand content as appropriate. ISUOG does not make available copies of slides as these presentations are copywrite to the authors.
4. How do I access the e-posters?
Posters will be available to view via a link on the Congress app.
CME/CPD
EACCME
The 33rd ISUOG World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul, South Korea, 15/10/2023-19/10/2023 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 28 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/education/earn-credit-participation-international-activities.
Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Visit our CME/CPD page for more information on EACCME accreditation for this event.
RANZCOG
The ISUOG World Congress 2023 is approved for RANZCOG CPD 2023
Domains & hours: EA: 30 hours (in person)
Meets program level requirement/s: Professionalism, Health Inequity
If the event is accredited by any other bodies, this will be updated too. Please note: CME/CPD points can only be claimed by delegates who attend the Congress in person. Visit our CME/CPD page for more information on accreditation for this event.
Travel and accommodation in Seoul
1. Where can I stay near the Congress venue?
Please visit our travel and accommodation page for further information.
2. Does South Korea have any COVID-19 restrictions or policies?
Delegates are advised to keep themselves up to date with government advice on any COVID-19 policies and requirements.
3. I would like to do some exploring while in Seoul for the Congress. What are the city’s top tourist attractions?
Please visit our 'Visiting Seoul' page for tips on what to do while you are in Seoul for the 2023 Congress.
Additional events and information
1. What opportunities will there be for onsite networking?
During event hours, delegates are welcome to mingle and organise meetings as they wish. There will also be a welcome reception and a Congress party. Please see Q4 for further information.
2. Will there be any pre-Congress courses?
Yes, we have decided to bring back our pre-Congress courses this year. Visit this page for more information.
3. Will there be delegate bags onsite?
Delegate bags will be available from the ISUOG stand in the exhibition hall.
4. Will there be social events at the 2023 Congress?
Yes, this year we will have a welcome reception for all in-person delegates as well as an offsite Congress party. You can find more information about the Congress social program here.
The Exhibition Hall
1. Do I need to book a slot to speak to an exhibitor onsite?
No. The exhibition hall will be set up to encourage delegates to walk around and speak freely with exhibitors at their stands. Delegates are welcome to organise informal meetings with exhibitors. Some exhibitors will also have private meeting rooms/hospitality suites for these purposes. See this year's list of sponosrs/exhibitors here.
2. How can I find out more about sponsorship/exhibition activities?
The industry program will be published in due course in the 'Congress program' section above. This year’s industry activities will include scan demonstrations, symposia, hospitality suites and other activities. For information about industry activities when onsite, please speak to an industry representative or ISUOG staff member.
Your data protected
1. How is my data collected at ISUOG events?
Personal data collected by ISUOG during the registration process is used to fulfil delegate attendance at the Congress and for delegates who qualify for ISUOG membership to fulfil their membership. ISUOG will use the contact information collected leading up to the Congress to notify delegates of Congress-related activities. We transmit personally identifiable data to third parties (data processors) only to the extent required to fulfil the terms of your contract with us, for example, to a service provider to allow you to register. Data is not provided to third parties without delegate approval or legitimate interest.
Delegates must opt in to related questions on the registration form to take advantage of additional benefits. ISUOG takes no responsibility for delegates who do not read the data protection questions on the form in full and who do not actively opt in who wish to receive these additional benefits provided by third parties. Delegates have the right to withdraw consent given at any time by emailing [email protected].
Sharing your personal data with exhibitors and sponsors:
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By attending an onsite event your name, job title, organisation, country and any other details on your event badge will be visible to all attendees including sponsors and exhibitors.
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During an onsite event if you:
• Contact or engage with a sponsor or exhibitor and agree for them to scan your badge
• Attend a sponsored session where badges will be scanned on entry
the scanning of your badge gives your consent and the personal data you provided to us (full name, country of residence and email address) will be shared with the sponsor or exhibitor, and they may be in contact with you about their products and services outside of the event. You also agree where relevant, these parties may transfer your data outside of the EEA for these purposes and you consent to such a transfer.
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You can revoke any consent you have given under this policy at any time by informing the exhibitor or sponsor when connecting with them.
Membership queries
1. How do I become an ISUOG member?
As a delegate of the ISUOG World Congress 2023, you will receive 12 months of Basic ISUOG membership.
If you register as a non-member by 6 October, you should have already received 12 months of Basic ISUOG membership. Depending on when you registered, you may have been given your membership from May or July (for example).
If you registered for the Congress as an existing ISUOG member, you will receive 12 months of membership from the expiry date of your current membership.
Delegates registering onsite will receive membership right after the Congress.
2. How do I log in?
Click on 'Login' at the top right corner of our website and enter your membership number or registered email address in the first field and then your password. Once you have logged in you can access all member content including UOG online, if you are a current Journal member.
3. How do I find my password?
You will be asked to create your individual password. If your Congress membership has already been created, you should have received an email asking you to do this. If you have no emails from ISUOG and there are none in your Junk/spam folders, your membership probably hasn’t been created yet.
If you cannot remember your password, please click on ‘Forgotten password’ on the login page. Then enter your registered email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. This link will expire within 15 minutes.
4. I can’t see any emails from ISUOG.
Please check your junk and spam folders – our emails can sometimes end up in there. This happens most often with yahoo and gmail accounts. If you still don’t have any emails from ISUOG it’s probable that your membership has not been created yet – we will do this after the Congress and it will run for 12 months.
5. How can I talk to ISUOG about ISUOG membership or other activities?
Visit the ISUOG stand in the Exhibition Hall to find out about ISUOG activities and chat with a member of our staff team. Alternatively, read about ISUOG’s membership benefits on our website.
Social media
1. How can I share information about the Congress on social media?
You can share your photos, screenshots, comments and experiences at the Congress on your own social media channels (we use Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram). Make sure to use the hashtag #ISUOG2023 in your post for it to be visible to the community.
2. How can I see what others are saying about the Congress on social media?
Who can I contact if my question has not been answered by these FAQs?
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Please contact [email protected] for any general queries relating to the ISUOG World Congress.
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If you are having a registration-related issue, please contact [email protected].
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If you are having an abstracts-related issue, please contact [email protected].