WCPT Congress Update

WCPT Congress 2017 – update

Congress app now available!

The WCPT Congress 2017 app is now live and available on the Apple, Android Play and Windows Phone stores - just search for "WCPT 2017" to download.

If you have already started planning your itinerary using the congress iplanner, the app will allow you to import any sessions you may have already selected.

We strongly recommend you download the app before you head to Cape Town to ensure you have the best experience on site.

Remember to also regularly check for any updates. With less than three weeks before congress it's time to get planning!

For more information about the app go to: www.wcpt.org/wcpt2017/app

Registration

You can still register online for congress until 22nd June: www.wcpt.org/wcpt2017/registration.

From 23rd June the online system will be closed and you will only be able to register once you are on site in Cape Town. Please note that on site credit card payments can be made in US dollars (foreign delegates) and South African Rand (South African delegates only). Due to local tax regulations all cash payments must be made in South African Rand only. We cannot accept cash payments in any other currency.

Registration will be open during the following hours at congress:

Saturday 1st July        09:00 – 18:00
Sunday 2nd July         06:30 – 16:30
Monday 3rd July        06:30 – 16:30
Tuesday 4th July        06:30 – 16:00

Tickets for Welcome Reception

Tickets for the welcome reception on Sunday 2^nd July are still available for daily delegates to purchase. Full congress delegates may also purchase extra tickets for guests.

The welcome reception will take place at the end of the first day in the exhibition hall from 17:45 to 19:30. It's the perfect way to mingle with colleagues, renew old friendships, visit exhibitors and share the experiences of your first day at congress.

Tickets are available at USD 25, or ZAR 300 for residents of South Africa, and should be added via your registration http://bit.ly/2qbZLbd.

Changes and additions may be made to your registration until 22nd June 2017.

Congress tweetchat

Whether you are attending in person or "virtually", find out how to get the most out of your congress experience and join WCPT and @physiotalk for a #WCPT2017 congress tweet chat later today, Monday 12th June, 19:00-20:00 UTC.

Tracy Bury and Emma Stokes will be hosting the chat and ready to answer your questions.

Find out more: http://wp.me/p47A8J-SF

Clinical visits

If you haven't added a clinical visit to your congress registration, there are a few spaces left on some visits. Go to www.wcpt.org/wcpt2017/clinical_visits to see a list of those available.

Clinical visits should be added via your registration before 22nd June: http://bit.ly/2qbZLbd

Currency

The Rand (ZAR) is the currency in South Africa. For details on currency exchange, ATMs and bank opening hours go to: www.wcpt.org/wcpt2017/visitor-forex.

Further information, including the amount of currency you may bring in or take out of South Africa, is available in the General information section at: www.wcpt.org/wcpt2017/visitor-general-information.