scientific program - World Allergy Organization
scientific program - World Allergy Organization
scientific program - World Allergy Organization
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WAO Congress–XVIII ICACI Final Program<br />
GENERAL CONGRESS INFORMATION<br />
Name Badges<br />
Each Congress participant must wear his/her name badge at all times<br />
while inside the Congress venues, as it will be used for identification.<br />
Delegates are cautioned from wearing their name badges while away<br />
from Congress activities.<br />
Delegate Blue<br />
Guest Red<br />
Exhibitor Orange<br />
Exhibitor/Delegate Purple<br />
Press Black<br />
Staff Grey<br />
Admission to Scientific Sessions<br />
Admission to educational sessions is either by name badge or ticket.<br />
Those sessions that are included in the basic registration fee do not<br />
require an additional ticket for entry and are accessible by name badge.<br />
Tickets are required for sessions designated “Pre-registration required.<br />
Admission by ticket only”. Individuals without tickets will not be<br />
admitted to these sessions. To purchase, return or exchange a session<br />
ticket, please visit the registration desk.<br />
Special Accessibility Needs<br />
If you require special arrangements in order to fully participate in the<br />
activities of the Congress, please speak with WAO staff at the general<br />
information desk.<br />
Special Dietary Requirements<br />
If you require special meals (i.e. vegetarian, allergen-free, diabetic, kosher,<br />
etc.), alternative options can be made available at the breakfast, lunch<br />
and dinner sessions and at the Northern Lights Dinner and Dance on<br />
Wednesday evening. Inform WAO staff at the general information<br />
desk as soon as possible to ensure arrangements can be made. Special<br />
meals require at least 24 hours advance notice.<br />
Language<br />
The official language of the Congress is English.<br />
No Smoking<br />
Smoking is not permitted in any Congress venue or during any<br />
Congress activity or event.<br />
Mobile Telephones<br />
Delegates are advised to turn off their mobile telephones and pagers<br />
during all sessions and in the exhibit hall.<br />
Insurance/Liabilities Disclaimer<br />
WAO will not be held liable for personal injuries or for loss or damage<br />
to property incurred by participants and guests at the Congress,<br />
including those participating in tours and social events. Visitors to<br />
Canada are not covered by Canadian health insurance plans. Congress<br />
participants must arrange their own personal health and accident<br />
insurance. Participants and guests are also urged to take out insurance<br />
to cover loss incurred in the event of cancellation, medical expenses<br />
and damage to or loss of personal effects when traveling outside of<br />
their own country. WAO cannot be held liable for any hindrance or<br />
disruption of Congress proceedings arising from political, social or<br />
economic events or other unforeseen incidents beyond its control.<br />
Registration of a participant implies acceptance of this condition.<br />
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Scientific Sessions – A Brief Summary<br />
Plenary Sessions<br />
These large sessions will feature international leaders in allergy, asthma<br />
and immunology who will offer postgraduate updates on topics of<br />
interest to the majority of Congress delegates.<br />
Parallel, Platinum and Satellite Symposia<br />
Informative lectures will be presented by renowned speakers; limited<br />
audience participation will be possible.<br />
Meet the Professor Seminars<br />
Open, informal discussions will be led by well-known experts and will<br />
promote learning through audience interaction.<br />
Debate of the Day<br />
Hot, clinically-relevant topics in allergy will be debated by dynamic<br />
specialists.<br />
Interactive Workshops<br />
Small, informal discussions will concentrate on global issues in allergy<br />
and immunology.<br />
Breakfast and Luncheon Seminars<br />
Roundtable discussions will focus on emerging topics in allergy and<br />
immunology. Some seminars will be offered more than once, featuring<br />
different moderators.<br />
Grand Luncheon Seminars and Dinner Symposia<br />
Presentations will be held over lunch or dinner. Attendance is limited<br />
and is available on a first come, first served basis.<br />
Free Communication Sessions<br />
Investigators from around the world will present their research.<br />
Poster Sessions<br />
Posters will be on display in different thematic groups each day. Authors<br />
will be present each day from 15:45-17:00 to discuss their research.
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