General Information
All sessions of the Congress, including exhibits, posters, and oral presentations will take place at Barcelona's International Convention Centre (CCIB).
Registration / Membership
All attendees must register for the meeting. Register early and get the discounted pre-registration fee.
Registration Fees
See registration form for registration fees.
Fellows must include a letter on letterhead signed by your Program Director indicating you are in training. Students must provide a current copy of student identification.
The Congress registration fee includes a Congress bag, abstract supplement, all scientific sessions and poster sessions, welcome reception, and breaks.
Cancellations / Refunds
To cancel your registration and receive a refund, a written request with your registration confirmation and receipt card must be sent to OARSI no later than March 20, 2012. Cancellation requests received before March 20, 2012 will receive a refund less a $75 processing fee. Refunds will be processed after the meeting.
Certificate of Attendance, Badges, Passports and Visas
A certificate of attendance will be available for all registrants at the on-site registration desk. Badges will be available at the registration desk starting on Thursday morning, April 26. They should be worn at all Congress functions.
Participants are expected to make their own arrangements to enter Spain.
If you need a letter of invitation to attend the Congress, please e-mail Annemarie Kehler, OARSI Meeting Coordinator at akehler@oarsi.org.
The official language of the Congress is English.
Abstract Supplement
All abstracts presented at the Congress, both oral and poster, will be published in the supplement to OARSI’s journal, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.
