Frequently asked questions.

GENERAL

  • The 17th World Congress of Intensive and Critical Care will take place on Tuesday, September 16 through Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Vancouver Convention Center in British Columbia, Canada.

    Pre-congress educational programming will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025.

  • Yes! In support of global learning, the Royal College has several recognition agreements covering continuing professional development (CPD) and Maintenance of Certification Program (MOC) credits. These permit international education activities to be recorded within the MOC Program.

    Credits for these CPD activities can be converted between the Royal College and international CPD accreditation systems, allowing physicians to record credits for their global CPD learning. The requirements and accreditation statement for each agreement are listed here.

  • September is a great time to visit Vancouver. On average, the temperature will be at a high of 19°C/66.2°F and a low of 12°C/53.6°F.

  • WCICC2025 has many different exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities. For more information, visit our sponsor page or register here.

REGISTRATION

  • The 17th World Congress of Intensive and Critical Care is an in-person event. Registration opened on January 6, 2025. Click here to register.

    Discounted pricing will be available for WFICC society members and low or low-middle income countries defined by the World Bank.

  • Registration opened on January 6, 2025. Click here to register.

    To receive the early bird rate for the event, register by June 15, 2025. To receive the advanced rate, register before the event!

  • Yes! If you are a member of a WF society, you will have access to the “member” rates. Please contact your corresponding society for the discount code.

  • You can view the registration fees page here.

ACCOMODATION & TRAVEL

  • Yes! Take advantage of discounted congress hotel rates by making your reservation in a WCICC2025 hotel room block. All reservations are subject to availability. The deadline for booking at discounted WCICC2025 rates is August 13, 2025 or until all available space is occupied.

    To view the hotels and how to make a reservation, visit our hotels page.

  • By booking at a WCICC2025 room block, you will get:

    1. Exclusive and deeply discounted room rates

    2. Hotel staff recognition of your affiliation with WCICC2025 so they can better address your needs

    3. Assurance that your hotel is vetted and within walking distance of the convention center

  • If you need to modify your existing reservation, please contact the hotel directly.

  • WCICC2025 has arranged for discounted airfare of up to 10% off with Air Canada and West Jet for travel to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (airport code YVR). Travel period from Tuesday, September 09, 2025 to Friday, September 26, 2025.

    For more information, visit our travel page.

  • Vancouver offers seamless transportation options to and from the airport, local hotels, and the convention center.

    For more information about the sky train, shuttle bus, car rental, and uber/taxi, visit our transportation page.

If you still have questions after reviewing the FAQs, please contact us at info@wcicc2025.com.