Frequently Asked Questions
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The recorded presentations will be shown through the Vimeo platform. Regions or countries with restrictions to access Vimeo may watch the recordings though VPN (Virtual Private Network). Information on such VPN and how to download can be found
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- The Malaysian government has set the opening for international travel to Malaysia for January 2022. Changes may be announced and borders for countries in the region may be open before. Participants should check their government’s website dedicated to travel information or restrictions, or the sites listed below.
- Considering the world-wide situation, participants interested in attending the live event are strongly advised to make their own arrangements regarding health and travel insurance including loss of fees/deposit for travel and accommodation due to travel restrictions.
- The organizers of the ISN World Congress of Nephrology do not take any responsibility for any participant failing to check latest updates or arrange their own insurance.
- For more information please visit the websites of your embassy. Information is also available at https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/mhapp/hq/en/important-notice/malaysia.html, or https://safetravel.mida.gov.my/one-stop-centre-2/
- Access to the Virtual Congress Program, Networking and Special Events All registered participants will have access to the full virtual program. A personalized letter with information to access WCN’22 virtual platform will be sent to you no later than one week prior to the start date of the Congress. All recorded content will be available for registered participants for three months after the congress.
- Access to the In-Person program The virtual congress is supplemented by in-person activities taking place in Kuala Lumpur. Currently, travel restrictions and limited entry in Malaysia for international participants applies. Registered participants who can travel to Kuala Lumpur and are interested in attending the in-person activities can indicate their interest on the online registration. For those, further communication and our request to confirm your in-person presence will be requested closer to the congress dates. IMPORTANT: Only fully vaccinated individuals are allowed to enter the congress venue. Furthermore, a Covid-19 saliva or RTK-Antigen test must be conducted prior to the event, physical distancing must be observed, and face masks must be always worn by all participants.
- Please note that rules and restrictions might change. It is the sole responsibility of the participants to verify the conditions and restrictions applied to access the country.
- Considering the world-wide situation, participants interested in attending the live event are strongly advised to make their own arrangements regarding health and travel insurance including loss of fees/deposit for travel and accommodation due to travel restriction changes (for example quarantine requirements), border opening changes (currently set to January 2022) and or changes/cancellation of WCN congress format. We advise participants to check their government’s website dedicated to travel restrictions or the sites listed below.
- Please note that the organizers of the ISN World Congress of Nephrology do not take any responsibility for any participant failing to check latest updates or arrange their own insurance.
- For more information please visit the websites of your embassy. Information is also available at https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/mhapp/hq/en/important-notice/malaysia.html, or https://safetravel.mida.gov.my/one-stop-centre-2/
- Be considerate, respectful, collaborative, and inclusive.
- Participate in an authentic and active manner (please remember to update your profile).
- Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, prejudicial, or harassing behavior and speech.
- Do not use inappropriate language and images.
- Do not engage in harm or threats of any kind.
- Do not inappropriately disrupt presentations, talks and the virtual congress in general.
- Do not make audio or visual recordings of slides, Q&A, oral or poster presentations, forums/chats without presenter/author's permission.
- Click on the "Networking" button on the quick navigation bar. Here you will be able to search and reach out to other participants via chat or video call. You are also able to create a group to discuss a desired topic. If you do not wish to take part in networking, you may opt out by editing your preference in “My Profile”.
- Topical Networking Events. These activities are organized between sessions and you will find them scheduled in the program. The networking runs on a technology powered by SpatialChat, allowing to you to move in different rooms. Moving closer to other participants will allow you to engage in conversation, moving away will mute the conversation.