Find out more about accommodation, the social program and other details of the ISUOG World Congress 2024. Explore what is on offer in Budapest and prepare for your trip.
Key dates:
- 14 October 2023: Abstract submission opens
- 18 March 2024: Abstract submission deadline
- May 2024: Registration opens
- June 2024: Abstract notifications
- 14 July 2024: Early bird registration deadline
- 14 September 2024: Pre-Congress courses
- 15-18 September 2024: Congress
- 14 July 2024: Abstract submitter registration deadline
Venue:
- Hungexpo Budapest Congress and Exhibition Centre, 1101 Budapest, Albertirsai út 10
- How to find the Hungexpo: See more information on the venue website or view the location on Google Maps here
- Parking: Parking at the Hungexpo is not included in the registration fee. Any delegates attending the Congress by car will need to arrange their own parking, either at the Hungexpo or elsewhere. See more information here
Language:
The official language of the Congress is English.
Social program
The social program is a key part of our Congress and offers the perfect opportunity to relax with your peers and meet new contacts.
Travel and accommodation
Read more information on travel, insurance, visas and accommodation for the ISUOG World Congress in Budapest, Hungary.
Meet our sponsors
ISUOG would like to sincerely thank all the sponsors and exhibitors of the 2024 World Congress.
Meet our partners
ISUOG would like to sincerely thank the all of the partners of this year's World Congress.
More information:
Contact details
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ISUOG secretariat address: ISUOG, 122 Freston Road, London W10 6TR, UK
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Telephone number: +44 (0)20 7471 9955
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Registration enquiries: [email protected] or +44 (0)80 0066 8920
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Abstract enquires: [email protected]
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All other Congress enquiries: [email protected]
Unauthorised providers
Unfortunately many large international conferences are being targeted by fraudulent or unauthorised websites offering online registrations to delegates and exhibitors. Often these websites are designed to look like official websites, but they are not. Please be vigilant when making plans for Congress. Online registration is only ever provided through this official Congress website.
Please check any registration/confirmation emails you receive end in ‘@isuog.org’. If you are unsure about any transaction or email, please email [email protected] and we will investigate your concerns.
ISUOG event code of conduct
By registering to attend the ISUOG 2024 World Congress you agree to adhere to the ISUOG Code of Conduct which can be found here.
No smoking policy
Please note, the Hungexpo is a non smoking venue. Please only smoke in the designated spaces outside.
Data protection
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 service providers to allow you to register and attend the virtual event or onsite event. 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 or for those 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:
1. By attending a virtual event and logging into ISUOG’s selected virtual platform and/or app your name, job title, organisation and other details you choose to populate your event profile with, e.g. profile picture, will be visible to all attendees including sponsors and exhibitors. Your contact details (email address, telephone number and postal address) remain hidden. 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.
2. During the event whilst using the virtual platform and/or app, if you:
• Contact or engage with a sponsor or exhibitor
• Click on any part of or visit an exhibition booth, including its content
• Attend a sponsored session
your click action 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 virtual platform. You also agree that where relevant, these parties may transfer your data outside of the EEA for these purposes and you consent to such a transfer.
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 or for those 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:
1. By attending a virtual event and logging into ISUOG’s selected virtual platform and/or app your name, job title, organisation and other details you choose to populate your event profile with, e.g. profile picture, will be visible to all attendees including sponsors and exhibitors. Your contact details (email address, telephone number and postal address) remain hidden. 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.
2. During the event whilst using the virtual platform and/or app, if you:
• Contact or engage with a sponsor or exhibitor
• Click on any part of or visit an exhibition booth, including its content
• Attend a sponsored session
your click action 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 virtual platform. You also agree that where relevant, these parties may transfer your data outside of the EEA for these purposes and you consent to such a transfer.
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.
• 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.
3. You can revoke any consent you have given under this policy at any time by informing the exhibitor or sponsor when connecting with them.
Photographs and videos:
During the event, ISUOG will take screenshots, photos, recordings and videos during all activities and sessions. All images and videos become the property of ISUOG. These images and videos will be used by ISUOG for communication and promotional purposes on the website, social media, print materials and other marketing and communications channels. By participating in the 2024 World Congress and/or other activities, you grant ISUOG the right to use your name, image/photograph and any contribution for such purposes.
During the event, ISUOG will take screenshots, photos, recordings and videos during all activities and sessions. All images and videos become the property of ISUOG. These images and videos will be used by ISUOG for communication and promotional purposes on the website, social media, print materials and other marketing and communications channels. By participating in the 2024 World Congress and/or other activities, you grant ISUOG the right to use your name, image/photograph and any contribution for such purposes.
Disclaimer
All best endeavours will be made to present the program as advertised. However, the Organisers and its agents reserve the right to alter or cancel without prior notice, any of the arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating directly or indirectly to the event for any reason beyond its reasonable control. The Organiser and its agents are not liable for any loss or inconvenience caused as a result of such alteration. Delegates are advised to arrange their own insurance.
The ISUOG World Congress and the environmentÂ
We are very conscious that holding large events poses big challenges when it comes to the environment. With that in mind, we are trying to reduce our waste and carbon footprint where we can, and encouraging all our event partners to do the same.
What are we doing to try and avoid waste and reduce our carbon footprint at the ISUOG World Congress?
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Reducing printed materials: We are reducing the amount of printed items we distribute at the Congress year on year, to avoid waste. We provide a Congress app, digital materials and a digital poster portal instead. We will also use recycled or recyclable materials where we can
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Choosing our menus thoughtfully: Catering options will be locally sourced where possible. This year, we will also trial a fully vegetarian day
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Minimising food waste and re-distributing leftovers: We always order our catering very carefully to avoid food waste. This year we are pleased to say that in addition, the venue has a permanent contract with a local charity that receives and distributes any leftover food to vulnerable communities, to reduce food waste
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Minimising use of temporary materials: Since 2022, we have only used temporary carpeting where essential in our event space, to avoid waste. We will also try to use recycled or recyclable carpet where we have to have carpet. Signage will be digital or cardboard, rather than plastic, where possible
- Choosing materials carefully: Lanyards will be made from recycled plastic, bags will be made from fairtrade recycled cotton and notebooks from bamboo/cork
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Encouraging use of public transport: We encourage delegates to use public transport where possible. This year, the Budapest Convention Bureau have kindly arranged a limited number of complimentary public transport tickets, which will be available to reserve during registration on a first come, first serve basis
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Encouraging our industry partners, Congress venue and suppliers to do the same: We ask our industry partners to take the same measures as us at a minimum. We also include sustainability measures in our Requests for Proposals from event venues and suppliers
How can delegates help at ISUOG 2024?
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Drinking water: There will be water fountains onsite. Please bring a re-usable water bottle to the Congress to reduce single-use plastic cups or bottles
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Re-usable items: Please make sure you re-use or recycle any Congress materials that you keep, such as lanyards or bags. Please return your lanyard at the end of the Congress, if you don’t need it
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Waste: While onsite for the ISUOG Congress please dispose of your waste considerately and recycle where possible
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Travel: We encourage any delegates who can, to travel by rail instead of air when visiting Budapest for the Congress, and to use public transport to get around the city, where possible
Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions on how we can improve our sustainability efforts for future congresses by emailing: [email protected].
For anyone who does not want to travel to the ISUOG World Congress 2024 due to the impact of travel on the environment, there are various other ISUOG activities available for online attendance throughout the year.