Registration and payments

Registration fees must be paid in EUR. Please note that payments by bank transfer will only be accepted by December 1, 2020.
You can choose from two methods of payment: Credit Card and Bank Transfer. More details you can find on our website in the registration section.

Can I register during the conference?

Yes, but only on-line payment by credit card will be possible. Please be aware once registering during the conference it might take 45 minutes to let you in to the System

Will I get CME credits for attending the Virtual IFSO-EC 2020 Conference?

Unfortunately, no CME credits for attending virtual conference are provided. Certificate of attendance will be possible to download after the conference.

What do I need technically to attend the virtual Conference?

To attend the virtual conference, you need a good internet connection, your device or computer, and a valid registration. Your log in detail (such as password) is automatically sent to you once you firstly enter the system with your e-mail address.

How do I access the virtual conference?

• To attend the virtual Conference, please click the User Login link in the top right corner of the page. The site will request your login credentials (email address and password). On your first login attempt the site will ask you to provide your email address, your password will be automatically sent to this address (it is coming from the e-mail address info@gcon.cz).
• To attend the running sessions, you can find the full Virtual Conference programme under the Live Stream button. Here find your desired section/hall and the list of sessions will be presented to you. Please click on the Room to enter the stream.
• Under Live Stream there are 2 Virtual Rooms available according to the programme:
  • Once you click on the room, you enter live stream Conference.
  • For having open programme next to the live streaming, we suggest to open programme on another tab of the web browser.
• While attending the live stream of the Virtual Conference you will have the option to raise your questions in 2 ways
  • Questions: Serves as chat for the currently running presentation. It is closed when the presentation ends and cleared before start of next presentation.
  • Discussion: Is open for the whole room and available through-out the full duration of the event for continuous discussion.

In which time zone is the Virtual IFSO-EC 2020 Conference taking place?

The conference takes place according to Central European Time (CET).

What is included in my registration fee for the virtual conference?

Registration fees include:

• Access to all Scientific Sessions and live discussions
• Access to the Exhibition Area
• Access to e-Poster and e-Video Library
• Presentation Records Library (those we have received their consent from)
• Chat Networking

What is the programme for the virtual conference?

You can find the Programme on the website here.

Will I be able to watch on-demand recordings after the Conference has concluded?

Yes, if you are a registered delegate you can access the webcasts and virtual library once they are made available till the end of January 2021.

Are there any specific technical instructions I should be aware of?

Yes. Please note there are these technical pre-requisites

• Microsoft Windows or Mac OS based device
• Latest Chrome or Microsoft Edge internet browser (Other browsers are not fully supported)
• Stable internet connection (minimum 10/10Mbps)
• Some of the older types of iOS mobile phones and iPad(s) might not be supported for this streaming platform

I have an unanswered question regarding my registration and virtual conference. Whom can I contact?

Please contact us at our e-mail address: ifso-ec2020@guarant.cz

Will there be any detailed information for Chairs and Speakers how to be ready for the Session and or Presentations?

Yes, instructions for Oral Presentations, E-Video Presentations, E-Poster Presentations, speakers and chairs are posted at the official website. See the Instructions for Authors folder.

Will my abstract be published and where?

All accepted abstracts will be available on the Conference website and in the Book of Abstracts after the virtual conference.

When must presenting authors pay the registration fee?

Presenting authors must pay the registration fee by November 30, 2020.

I have an unanswered question. Whom can I contact?

Please contact us at our e-mail address: ifso-ec2020@guarant.cz

Will there be an Exhibition at the virtual conference?

Yes, there will be a virtual exhibition and possible contact via chat/ video chat with exhibitors.

Will there be Exhibition opportunities for the virtual conference?

There will be virtual exhibition, satellite symposium, online advertising possibilities, and more.

I am a commercial company and would like to participate in the virtual exhibition. Who should I contact?

Please contact brezinova(at)guarant.cz for all inquiries regarding the above.