ISTH 2027 FAQ

 

​For more information, please see our ISTH Congress Guide.

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ATM
There is an ATM located in the Vancouver Convention Center lobby.

 

Banks & Foreign Exchange Offices
Credit cards can be used for most purchases, please keep in mind that some places may only accept cash. Bank hours vary but most open between 8:00 -10:00 and close between 16:00-18:00. Most banks are either closed or have limited hours on the weekend. Please keep in mind that the day after the Congress ends (July 1) is Canada Day. Banks and other business may be closed in observance of the holiday.

 

Certificates of Attendance 
Certificates of attendance will be sent out via email after the Congress. 

 

Climate  
The average temperature in Vancouver in June is between 12°C- 20°C (54°F- 68°F). 

 

Code of Conduct  
Please see the code of conduct here. All attendees must agree to the Code of Conduct during the registration process.  

 

Coffee Breaks
Coffee Breaks will be available in the Exhibition Hall on Sunday-Tuesday.

 

Currency 
The official currency of Canada is the Canadian Dollar (C$).

 

Electricity 
In Canada, both Type A and Type B plugs can be used.  

 

Exhibition Hall
The Exhibition Hall is located in West Exhibit Hall BC.

Hours:
Sunday, June 27- 10:00 – 17:00
Monday, June 28- 10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday, June 29- 10:00 – 17:00

 

Insurance & Liability 
It is recommended that participants obtain adequate insurance coverage for travel, health, and accidents before they depart from their countries of residence. The ISTH as organizers cannot accept responsibility for personal injuries or loss of, or damage to private property belonging to conference participants and accompanying persons. 

 

Language 
The official language of the meeting is English. There will not be any simultaneous translation services provided.

 

Location
The Congress will take place at the Vancouver Convention Center in Vancouver, Canada.  

 

Lunch
Limited light lunches are available in the Exhibit Hall Sunday-Tuesday.

 

Phones
As a courtesy to speakers and other participants, all mobile phones and pagers must be switched off when attending Congress or industry sessions. 

 

Smoking 
Please note that this is a non-smoking meeting. Smoking is not permitted inside or outside the meeting rooms nor in the exhibition area. 

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Social Media 
ISTH 2027 encourages the use of social media, such as LinkedIn, Instagram and other social media platforms at the conference to summarize, highlight, excerpt, review or promote the presented materials of the Congress in general, provided that: 

• Copyright law is observed. 

• Verbatim information is limited to a few quotes. 

• The author or speaker is referenced and cited appropriately. 

Please use the Congress hashtag: #ISTH2027

To get the latest updates throughout the Congress, follow the ISTH on X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. 

 

Time Zone 
Vancouver is in the Pacific Time Zone.

 

Tipping 
Tipping is not required in France but a small tip for great service is appropriate.  

 

Visas
If you are planning to attend the ISTH 2027 Congress, we encourage you to review the estimated visa processing times for your country of residence (if necessary). Please see visa information and estimated processing times here.

 

Water Bottle Refill Stations
Water bottle refill stations are available throughout the center.