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Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN! WCET®-NSWOCC® Joint Congress

  • Writer: NSWOCC
    NSWOCC
  • Sep 15
  • 2 min read

We’re excited to share that the WCET®-NSWOCC® Joint Congress is coming to Vancouver, British Columbia from Friday, April 24 to Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Join colleagues from around the world for five days of education, collaboration, and innovation in wound, ostomy, and continence care.


Our preliminary educational program is now available! In the meantime, scroll down to view more updates about the upcoming Joint Congress.


Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN!


Be among the first to secure your spot and save with early bird rates!

  • Cutting-edge scientific and clinical sessions led by global leaders

  • Hands-on workshops and interactive learning opportunities

  • Networking with peers, thought leaders, and industry partners

  • Access to the latest research, products, and technologies


View ticket prices & details: https://www.wcet-nswocc2026.com/register


Preliminary Education Program now available!


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Call for Abstracts:

Submission Deadline is October 6


The Scientific Committee invites abstracts for oral and poster presentations across wound care, ostomy management, continence care, education, and leadership.


Key dates

  • Online submission opens: Friday, May 2, 2025

  • Submission deadline: Monday, October 6, 2025

  • Notification of acceptance: Monday, November 10, 2025


Submission guidelines overview

  • Abstracts: 200–300 words, English.

  • Online submissions only via the official portal. (Email submissions will not be accepted.)

  • Multiple submissions allowed; max 6 authors per abstract.

  • Industry submissions: posters only; max 7 per company using generic product names.

Oral presentation details

  • Format: PowerPoint (Congress template provided; slides in English).

  • Presentation file due: Saturday, January 10, 2026 (for guidelines review).

  • Duration: 12 minutes + audience Q&A.


Poster presentation details

  • Size & orientation: Portrait poster (see note below).

  • Language: English.

Tips for Submitting an Abstract

Whether you’re a seasoned NSWOC or SWAN, or just starting your career, NSWOCC and the WOC Institute want to help you showcase your work and share innovative practices in wound, ostomy, and continence care.


Troy Curtis, NSWOCC Director of Operations, and Kimberly LeBlanc, Academic Chair of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute, recorded a presentation on tips for writing oral and poster abstracts.


You can watch the recording below. We’ve also outlined our key tips and practical strategies to guide you through the abstract creation process in this news post.



Ready to Share your Work? Submit an Abstract Today!



Congress Hotels:

Walkable to the Convention Centre


Make the most of your Congress experience by staying at one of our official hotels. Our headquarters hotel is the Pan Pacific Vancouver, directly connected to the Vancouver Convention Centre. We’ve also secured discounted room blocks at the Fairmont Waterfront, Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, and Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.


Tip: Consider sharing a room with a colleague to enhance the experience and lower travel costs.



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