Registration
Registration for the congress is possible exclusively through the online registration system. It will not be possible to register on the day of the congress. The congress registration will close on the 30th September 2024 (or earlier if we reach the maximum capacity). Fee for congress participants includes:
- Attendance to all scientific sessions
- Delegate’s bag with printed Congress material
- Entrance to the Exhibition
- Coffee breaks and refreshments according to the program
- Opening Ceremony and “Icebreaker” Reception on Wednesday 16th October 2024
The official language for the congress workshops, plenary and parallel sessions is English. Simultaneous translation to Italian is foreseen only in plenary.
| Registration fees | Until 12th May 2024 | From 13th May 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors | € 550 | € 710 |
| Nurses, Psychologist , Physiotherapists, Social workers, Other professions | € 450 | € 560 |
| Students, Trainees, Volunteers | € 260 | € 340 |
| Low and lower middle income countries (50 reserved places)* | € 150 | € 150 |
*N.B. Proof of residence maybe requested for delegates from low and lower middle income countries
Pre-congress Workshops
The pre-congress courses will run simultaneously on 16th October 2024 from 8:30 to 16:30. Please note that pre-conference courses can only be booked through the online registration system in connection with the registration for the congress. Participation in the pre-congress courses will be limited to a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 80 participants, places will be allocated on a first come first-served basis. Fees for Participants include:
- Attendance in the selected workshop
- Coffee break and light lunch
| Pre-congress workshop topics | Duration | Course Directors | Until 12th May 2024 | 13th May 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perinatal PPC | 8hrs | Brian S. Carter | € 140 | € 190 |
| Communicating bad news | 8hrs | Justin N. Baker | € 140 | € 190 |
| The Management of troublesome symptoms in PPC | 8hrs | Poh Heng Chong | € 140 | € 190 |
| Difficult choices: bioethical strategy | 8hrs | Joana Mendes | € 140 | € 190 |
EPEC-Pediatrics Train the Trainer
EPEC-Pediatrics Train the Trainer will be held on the 19th and 20th of October 2024. Please notice that EPEC- Pediatrics Train the Trainer can only be booked through the online registration system in connection with the registration for the congress. Participation will be limited to a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 54 participants, places will be allocated on a first come first-served basis.
Fees for Participants include:
- 2-day live interactive conference with plenaries and small-group breakout sessions
- Instruction using a train-the-trainer format (teaching you how to teach others) pediatric pain/ symptom management and key aspects of Pediatric Palliative Care to an interdisciplinary audience using interactive lecture, cases, and role play
- Access to 18 self-study online modules on pain and symptom management, grief and bereavement, child development, and more
- Light lunch during Workshop days
- Refreshments during coffee breaks
- Certificate of participation (issued to participants completing ALL of the educational sessions)
Upon successful completion of the course and 18 online training modules, you will become an EPEC-Pediatrics Trainer and receive access to:
- EPEC-Pediatrics teaching materials library (22 PowerPoint presentations)
- Comprehensive teaching handbook for each module to teach PPC to interdisciplinary teams
- Trigger videos
| Master Facilitators | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Stefan J. Friedrichsdorf, Justin N.Baker, Ross Drake, Julia Downing, Joe El Khoury, Alexis Morvant, Elizabeth Seashore, Joanne Wolfe | 2 days | € 720 |
Become an EPEC-Pediatrics Master Facilitator
Become an EPEC-Pediatrics Master Facilitator will be held on the 21st of October 2024. Please notice that Become an EPEC-Pediatrics Master Facilitator can be booked through the online registration system in connection with the registration for the Congress at a very special price, or indipendent of Maruzza Congress registration through the online registration system. Participation will be limited to a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 21 participants, places will be allocated on a first come first-served basis.
Fees for Participants include:
- 1-day live interactive with small-group workshop (max 5-7 participants)
- Light lunch
- Refreshments during coffee breaks
| Master Facilitators | Fee | |
| Stefan J. Friedrichsdorf, Justin N. Baker, Joanne Wolfe
|
In connection with the Congress | € 920 |
| Indipendent from the Congress | ||
| Doctors | € 1470 | |
| Other Professions | € 1370 | |
| Low and Lower Income Countries | € 1070 |
PAYMENT Payment can be made
By credit card: credit card payment can only be made through the online registration system
By bank transfer: please remember to specify the name of the Congress and all participants’ names on the bank transfer document.
Bank details
Fondazione Maruzza Lefebvre D’Ovidio ETS – Via del Nuoto, 11 – 00135 Rome
IBAN: IT41V0321103200052807821020
SWIFT: SENVITT1XXX
Bank: Banca Patrimoni Sella & C. SpA Branch: Filiale di Roma -Largo Giuseppe Tartini, 3 00198 Roma
Important: All bank charges are the responsibility of the participant and should be paid in addition to the registration fees. If payment is made by a company or for more than one person, please make sure all names are indicated. In order to benefit from the reduced fee, the registration and the payment must be completed by 12th May 2024. Thereafter the registration fees will increase as published.
CONFIRMATION As soon as the Secretariat has received the complete registration form and the required payment, a written confirmation will be sent by e-mail. For any queries regarding registration please contact: icppc@maruzza.org
INVOICES Only digital versions of invoices will be sent to participants upon completion of the online registration. The invoice will be issued using the contact details provided on the registration form.
REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY
- Prior to 12th May 2024– Full refund less €35 handling fees
- From 13th May 2024 until to 30th June 2024 – 50% refund
- After 1st July 2024 – No refund
All cancellations must be electronically mailed to icppc@maruzza.org
PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS By registering for the 6th Maruzza International Congress on Paediatric Palliative Care all participants acknowledge and authorize the Congress Organizers the right to photograph and videotape congress delegates and to use such photographs and videos in any internal and external communication referring to the Congress, such as on its website, or other publications.
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