{"id":1004,"date":"2021-09-13T12:56:16","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T12:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/?page_id=1004"},"modified":"2022-02-27T15:29:02","modified_gmt":"2022-02-27T15:29:02","slug":"practicalities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn22\/registration-practicalities\/practicalities\/","title":{"rendered":"Practicalities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>WCN\u201922 \u2013 virtual program<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The 2022 World Congress of Nephrology is hosted in a virtual format. All registered delegates will have access to the virtual pre-congress sessions and courses (February 21-24), congress plenaries, scientific sessions, networking events and a lot\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eur05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theisn.org%2Fwcn%2Ffeatures%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Ckblackler%40Theisn.org%7C4289c43c2e2c492906d208d9d69aa3f5%7C9353336200694ec4b905d4dcc7a8a0ef%7C0%7C0%7C637776781923599714%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=o%2BUuqr8ccE1CGITxJHUhrUjv34kDBDVqA6tWzyB98YQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more<\/a> (February 25-27). Full access remains available on-demand for three months after the congress. A personalized letter with information to access the WCN\u201922 virtual platform will be sent to you in the week prior to the start date of the congress. Further details on the virtual format are available below.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;accordion-isn&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Access on-demand&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;on-demand&#8221;][vc_column_text]Registered participants will have access to the WCN&#8217;22 platform and all on-demand content until May 31st, 2022. After this date the content will be accessible via the ISN Academy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Accreditation&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;accreditation&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Accreditation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ISN World Congress of Nephrology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 24\/02\/2022-27\/02\/2022 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME\u00ae) with <strong>18<\/strong> <strong>European CME credits<\/strong> (ECMEC\u00aes). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he\/she actually spent in the educational activity.<\/p>\n<p>Through an agreement between the Union Europ\u00e9enne des M\u00e9decins Sp\u00e9cialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME\u00ae credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME\u00ae credit to AMA credit can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ama-assn.org\/education\/earn-credit-participation-international-activities\">www.ama-assn.org\/education\/earn-credit-participation-international-activities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME\u00ae for ECMEC\u00aes 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.<\/p>\n<p><em>A certificate of attendance can be downloaded from your personal WCN Registration portal after the congress.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;blue&#8221;][vc_column_text]The World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) 2022 has been accredited for CPD points under the Malaysian Medical Council CPD Grading System:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Virtual Congress: 20 points<\/li>\n<li>Physical Congress: 20 points<\/li>\n<li>Pre-Congress Workshop: TBA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Data &amp; Privacy&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;data-privacy&#8221;][vc_column_text]Delegates (including industry delegates) may be able to view who is visiting the industry showcase in real-time. They will only be able to view the information each participant makes public in their profile.<\/p>\n<p>Participants may opt-in to allow ISN to share their details with companies of booths they visit in the Industry Showcase or with companies organizing an industry symposia they have viewed. These will include First Name, Surname, Email Address, Affiliation and Gender. Industry may use these details to contact the delegate. Industry will not be allowed to use the details in your public congress profile to contact you outside of WCN without your approval.<\/p>\n<p>All pictures and\/or video recordings taken by the organizers or its formally appointed representatives (photographer, videographer) during WCN\u201922, may be used by ISN, MSN or APSN in communications. No individual portrait picture will be taken without the participant\u2019s consent. Participants posing for pictures agree to give ISN the right to use the images taken. If you would like to withdraw consent to publish your images, please email <a href=\"mailto:registrationwcn@theisn.org\">registrationwcn@theisn.org<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;faq&#8221;][vc_column_text]For all frequently asked questions please see our page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/faq\/\">here<\/a>. If your question is not there feel free to reach out to our team![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;language&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>Language and Translation<\/h4>\n<p>The official language of the Congress is English and presentations will be delivered in English.<\/p>\n<p>Pre-recorded presentations will have English subtitles.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;SPEAKERS AND POSTER PRESENTERS&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;SPEAKERS&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]To make the best possible recording of your presentation, please watch our suggested tips and tricks in this short video.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/7s0mwjUgRBE&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]WCN Speakers and poster presenters may request that no audio or visual recording (even with no publication purpose) are taken of their presentations or posters, particularly in the case of unpublished data. Such presentations (or slides) and posters will clearly labelled with \u201cNO COPY\/ NO POST\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Virtual Platform Access&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;platform-access&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>What do I need to access the platform?<\/h3>\n<p>There is no need to download or install any software to access the WCN congress platform. All you need is a good internet connection and your computer\/laptop. Tip: If you experience problems accessing the platform, refresh your browser cache by clicking CTRL+F5.<\/p>\n<p>In order to have access to WCN\u201922 virtual platform please make sure your internet browser is updated to its latest version.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended browsers:<br \/>\nGoogle Chrome<br \/>\nMicrosoft Edge<br \/>\nMozilla Firefox<br \/>\nSafari 5+ (Mac)<br \/>\nPlease note that certain functions of WCN\u201922 virtual platform will not run on Internet Explorer.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Vimeo Access&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;vimeo-access&#8221;][vc_column_text]The recorded presentations will be shown through the Vimeo platform. Regions or countries with restrictions to access Vimeo may watch the recordings though VPN (Virtual Private Network). Information on such VPN and how to download can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/download-vpn-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;WCN Code of Conduct&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;code-conduct&#8221;][vc_column_text]To deliver high-quality experience, WCN organizers will provide a safe and welcoming environment where participants can share information and ideas in a professional, positive and friendly way.<\/p>\n<p>WCN organizers will not accept any intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning speech or actions. This includes but is not limited to offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, technology choices, deliberate intimidation and stalking.<\/p>\n<p>All attendees, including speakers, sponsors, vendors, partners and staff are expected to adhere to the following code of conduct on the WCN\u201922 congress platforms and conference-related social media:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be considerate, respectful, collaborative and inclusive,<\/li>\n<li>Participate in an authentic and active manner (please remember to update your profile),<\/li>\n<li>Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, prejudicial, or harassing behavior and speech,<\/li>\n<li>Do not use inappropriate language and images,<\/li>\n<li>Do not engage in harm or threats of any kind,<\/li>\n<li>Do not inappropriately disrupt presentations, talks and the virtual congress in general,<\/li>\n<li>Do not make audio or visual recordings of slides, Q&amp;A, oral or poster presentations, forums\/chats without presenter\/author\u2019s permission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Attendees can report inappropriate behavior to the congress organizers at <a href=\"mailto:registrationswcn@theisn.org\">registrationswcn@theisn.org<\/a> In case of inappropriate behavior, WCN organizers reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary including removal from the virtual congress without warning or refund, and they reserve the right to refuse attendance at future ISN meeting, virtually or in person.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=&#8221;warning&#8221; icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-exclamation-triangle&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Scam warning &#8211; unauthorized third-party providers<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Only register for WCN via our secure registration portal<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The ISN has been made aware that several unofficial organizations offer registration and other services related to WCN. 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