EVENT INFORMATION & FAQS

WHAT IS THE WCET® & ASCN UK JOINT CONGRESS The 2024 Joint Congress is an international/global event for WCET® and ASCN UK and is the annual congress for both organizations. Members and non-members from around the world are invited to unite 28th September – 1st October in Glasgow for multiple days of education, networking, and more. This congress will give us all the opportunity to embrace new ideas on stoma, wound and continence management, empowering us to render a professional service to those in need of special care. Attending the WCET® - ASCN UK 2024 Congress will give you the opportunity to connect with the most influential professionals advancing practice in Stoma, Wound and Continence.

WHEN WILL 2024 JOINT CONGRESS TAKE PLACE? The Joint Congress will take place in-person 28th September 2024 – 1st October 2024. The in-person event will be held at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, Scotland.

The Scottish Event Campus is located just outside Glasgow city centre in the west-end. The campus is accessible by numerous transport options. Getting Here!

WHAT IS THE PRICING TO ATTEND THE MEETING? Rates vary by registration type. Visit the Congress Registration page for the breakdown of rates. Group Pricing options are available. For further information, contact congressliaison@wcetn.org.

HOW MANY CONTACT HOURS WILL BE OFFERED AT THE JOINT CONGRESS? The 2024 Joint Congress offers up to 42 Contact Hours. Please check back for more information on the preliminary programme and any updates on hours.

WHAT TYPES OF EDUCATION WILL BE FEATURED DURING THE CONGRESS?

  • Educational Sessions - The education at the 2024 Joint Congress will be presented in 15-, 30-, and 60-minute sessions, under the trending themes in the areas of Stoma, Wound, Continence, Research, Education, and Leadership.
  • Poster Presentations - The 2024 Joint Congress will feature the latest scientific case study, practice innovation, and research abstracts from experts around the world. Attendees will be able to view all the 2024 accepted abstracts in-person in the exhibition hall.
  • Sponsored Symposia - We will have supported Symposia available throughout the Congress. More information will be available soon!
  • Exhibition Hall - This year’s exhibition hall will be open for networking! Each day delegates will have the opportunity to interact with Exhibitors and view their products and promotions, furthering attendee/exhibitor engagement.

WILL TRANSLATION SERVICES BE AVAILABLE DURING SESSIONS? Yes. The Congress will be utilizing AI for the translation and captioning during the sessions. Wordly.ai will be utilized to make the meeting more accessible and engaging. The service offers live two-way translation for 50+ languages, and the option to listen to audio or read text from your devices. Attendees will be able to scan a QR code to access and select their preferred language. WHAT ARE YOUR COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS? WCET® and ASCN UK will implement health and safety measures as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and based on the current local conditions. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

HOW DO I MAKE CHANGES TO MY REGISTRATION AFTER I HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE CONGRESS To add additional items to your registration such as the evening event at PLATFORM, please contact congressliaison@wcetn.org, or go to the registration area when you arrive at the Congress.

CAN I ADD OR CHANGE MY REGISTRATION OR TICKETS ONSITE? Adding or changing ticketed events, including the evening event at PLATFORM, can be done at the registration area. If there is availability, we will gladly make changes for you.

WHAT IS THE QR CODE ON MY BADGE USED FOR? If your badge is scanned by an exhibitor or at a supported session, you will receive promotional material from that exhibiting company. WCET® and ASCN UK do not endorse or support products or services.

CAN I BRING A GUEST TO THE JOINT CONGRESS OPEN RECEPTION Yes. Please add this option to your registration to bring a guest to the Opening Reception at the Glasgow Science Centre event on Sunday, 29 September. Accompanying Person tickets are £250.00 each.

CAN I BRING GUESTS TO THE EVENING AT PLATFORM? Yes. If there is availability, we will gladly allow the purchase of additional tickets. This can be done onsite in the registration area. Tickets are £65.00 ea. The event is for ages 18.

Please contact congressliaison@wcetn.org with any questions.