Conference Policies
Health & Safety
For the World Congress on Rehabilitation (WCR) 2024, is dedicated to ensuring a secure environment for all congress participants, staff, speakers and other on-site individuals.
In alignment with current best practices, certain Health & Safety policies have been adapted or introduced to mitigate risks and promote a safe in-person conference experience.
- WCR2024 urges all attendees to act responsibly in safeguarding their own health and that of fellow participants. Additional safety measures may be implemented as deemed necessary subject to the prevailing advice from respective government or international entities.
- WCR2024 pledges to meet or exceed all local government health policies and venue requirements, with updates communicated through this webpage and congress email.
- If you experience any COVID symptoms before collecting your congress badge or develop symptoms while on-site, please refrain from entering the congress.
- In the event of a positive COVID-19 test during the conference:
- Do not re-enter the conference.
- Inform close contacts of your positive test.
- Notify info@wcri2024ad.com.
Cancellation & Refunds for WCR2024
Conference Registration Cancellations
*Note: Canceling your registration does not impact your hotel or other travel plans. Additional information is provided below.*
Cancellation requests received:
- By July 1, 2024: Full refund
- Between July 2, 2024 and August 20, 2024: Refund minus a $50 cancellation fee
- On or after August 21, 2024: No refund
Code of Conduct for WCR2024
This Code of Conduct applies to in-person conferences hosted by WCR 2024. WCR conferences encompass keynote presentations, concurrent sessions, live poster Q&A and workshops.
The World Congress on Rehabilitation (WCR 2024), organized for the first time in the history of the RI World Congresses - Rehabilitation International is joining forces with the International Social Security Association to bring the biggest World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024 in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) the multi-award-winning venue, that has hosted some of the world's leading events in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
WCR2024 values your attendance and is committed to ensuring a productive and inspiring experience by encouraging an open exchange of ideas within a professional setting.
The Code of Conduct is designed to establish transparent standards and guidelines for acceptable behavior at WCR 2024, creating a positive, safe and welcoming environment for all attendees, volunteers and staff.
All conference participants, irrespective of their role, are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct throughout the conference, including keynote presentations, concurrent sessions, live poster Q&A sessions and workshops.
- Intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning speech or actions by any participant at all related events.
- Harmful or prejudicial comments or visual content related to various personal characteristics, including those protected by law.
- Inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in any communication channel.
- Deliberate intimidation or stalking.
- Sustained disruption of scientific sessions or other events.
- Unwelcome and uninvited attention or contact.
- Real or implied threat of physical or professional/financial harm.
- Unauthorized photographing or reproducing of slides.
- Recording of scientific sessions without permission.
- Substance abuse within the ADNEC venue.
Consequences may include:
- Immediate removal from in-person session.
- Immediate removal from site.
- Restrictions from future WCR 2024 congress.
- Incidents may be reported to the relevant authorities.
For equitable planning, WCR 2024 Equity and Inclusion Committee has prepared a Vision for Inclusive Conferences, emphasizing equity, accessibility, and inclusion throughout conference planning.
The UAE refers to the people with disabilities as ‘people of determination’ in recognition of their achievements in different fields.