Registration Information

Students and Residents

If you are registering under these categories, you must provide proof of your status in order to grant you the reduced registration fee. A letter from your immediate supervisor or ID must be submitted in English. The letter can be uploaded directly from your registration profile while completing your registration application, under the ‘Student or Resident Validation’ module.

The Congress 2019 is recruiting for volunteers. Do you want to do something satisfying and serve the Podiatry community? Then become a World Congress of Podiatry Volunteer! For additional information access the Student-Volunteer-Application-Form located under the Registration tab.

Benefits

• Access to The Plenary, Congress Sessions and Workshops
• Access to The Exhibition Area
• Access to The Campfire Sessions, Learning Lounge and Meet the Expert **New In 2019
• Congress Materials
• Day Time Refreshment Breaks and Lunches
• Attendance at The Welcome Reception

payment

Payment of registration fees can be made by credit card (Visa and MasterCard) or by check. Note that the Congress fees are in US dollars and no taxes apply. For cheque payments make sure the payment is received within 30 days of your online registration.

Networking Activities

• Welcome Reception - Included in registration fees
• Lunch and Learn sessions; Campfires, Meet the Expert, Learning Lounge - Included in registration fees
• Exhibitor Networking Event – by invitation only
• Congress Networking Event – tickets for purchase available

Congress Workshops

Registration to the Congress workshops is required. While there is no additional fee to attend the workshops, space is limited and will be honored on a first come first reserved basis. Once the workshops fill up, the workshop will no longer be open to accept additional registration, on the day of the workshop you come to the room to wait on standby.

Cancellation Policy

To cancel your registration and receive a refund, a written request must be submitted to the Congress Secretariat at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on or before September 2, 2019. Cancellation requests received on or before this date will be refunded less the 25% of the cost of the registration, and the refund will be processed after the Congress. There will be no refunds for cancellation notices/requests received after September 2, 2019. No refunds apply for no-shows.

VISA INVITATION LETTERS

Please note that invitation letters for Visa purposes can only be issued to delegates who have successfully paid their registration fees. You will be able to print your invitation letter from your profile dashboard once you successfully registered and paid your registration fees.

We strongly recommend to allow sufficient time to apply for the visa. FIP 2019 Secretariat will not be held liable for any failed visa applications. Should your Visa be declined, we will refund you the registration fees you have paid (less US$50 administration charge) when submitting document proof of visa denial. The deadline to submit a written refund request due to visa refusal is October 2, 2019. Official paperwork must be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

IMMIGRATION AND VISA REQUIREMENTS

All visitors to the United States must have a valid passport and visa for travel.

Delegates must apply for a visa with the U.S. embassy (consular division) or a U.S. consulate with ample time for processing. Please visit http://travel.state.gov for more information about the visa application process and U.S. Department of State requirements for travel to the United States. Apply online for a visa.

VISA WAIVER PROGRAM COUNTRIES. Who is eligible to submit an application? All eligible international travelers who wish to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program must apply for authorization. You are eligible to apply for admission under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) if you are a citizen or national of one of the Visa Waiver Program countries listed below. Learn more about the eligibility requirements.

Apply for a ESTA: Electronic System for Travel Authorization - https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/

GROUP REGISTRATION

​Group registration is available for groups of fifteen (15) or more.  There are no special group registration fees or discounts. One group manager must be designated as the point of contact.

Full payment must be received by the applicable registration deadline in order to receive the appropriate registration rate. Upon receipt of your group registration, the Congress Registration Department will send you an excel sheet template with which you can communicate the details of your group members. Group member details should be submitted via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Thursday, September 12, 2019

Please contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to get started with your group registration.

Questions

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