Will IPVC 2023 in Washington, DC take place as the original IPVC 2023 dates in Kyoto? 

No, the Conference dates have been moved to April 17-21, 2023.   

Will the original conference program and format be maintained for the new destination and dates? 

Our goal is to keep the current state-of-the-art scientific program as close to its latest version, with only minimal changes. All individuals involved will be contacted and ongoing updates on program scheduling will be announced in due course.  

Will there still be an online attendance option, as originally planned? 

Yes, you can attend IPVC 2023 either in-person in Washington DC, or online, from wherever you are.  

Do I need a visa to attend the Conference in Washington DC?

We encourage foreign participants to apply for their visas as early as possible, we are recommending to do so at least three to four months before the Conference. Some consulates may have backlogs in scheduling visa interviews. Therefore, applicants should first consult the U.S. Department of State’s visa appointment and processing wait times website.

Further information on business visas can be found at the U.S. Department of State Business Visa Center website and the IVO website – the National Academies International Visitors Office (IVO). The International Visitors Office assists international students, scholars, and other travelers who are coming to the United States for scientific purposes. The IVO additionally provides resources to the broader scientific community on visa interview preparation, travel to the United States, and international conference organizing.

If you are experiencing significant visa delays, please fill out our visa survey. This will allow us to bring your case to the attention of the U.S. Department of State.

Can I still submit an abstract to IPVC 2023? 

Yes, to give you more time to prepare your submission for the new Conference setup, we have extended the abstract submission deadline. More information about this is available here.   

I have submitted an abstract to IPVC before the Conference was moved to a new place and time. Is my submission still valid?  

Yes, your abstract submission is still valid, and you will be contacted in the next weeks with more information about it. 

Can I still submit a program proposal for IPVC 2023?  

The session proposal round was closed in June. All special interest satellite symposia have already been selected and scheduled into the program. The updated schedule will be sent to the symposium proposers via email in the next week and the deadline for confirmation will be extended.  

I have a program proposal accepted and included at IPVC 2023. What should I do?  

We will contact you directly regarding your participation in the program. If you need to get in touch with us, please use the contact form here and select ‘Abstract Submission’ as the Subject. 

Will IPVC 2023 be CME accredited?  

Yes, we are applying for CME accreditation, so you can get a CME/CPD certificate after attending the sessions either in Washington, DC, or online.  

Are all originally offered grants and awards for the Conference still valid? 

All previously announced grants and awards are still available, and we are working on adding new support opportunities all the time. Please check the Conference website regularly for more updates on new Grant and Award opportunities.  

I have applied for a grant/award during the abstract submission process. Is my application still valid? 

Yes, if you indicated you’d like to apply for a grant while submitting an abstract to IPVC 2023, your application has been received and will be reviewed and evaluated for the new Conference setup. 

I am a presenter/speaker at the conference. What should I do? 

We will contact you directly regarding your participation in the program. If you need to get in touch with us, please use the contact form here and select ‘Scientific Program’ as the Subject. 

I am a sponsor/exhibitor at the conference. What should I do?  

We will contact you directly regarding your participation. If you need to get in touch with us, please use the contact form here.