FAQs

(Frequently Asked Questions for 21st Congress of the WPA Epidemiology and Public Health Section)

Q: How do I register for the Congress?

A: In order to register for the Congress, please click HERE.

Q: How can I pay the registration fees?

A: Payment of registration fees can be made by credit card or bank transfer. For full details, please click HERE.

Q: What does my registration fee include?

A: The registration entitlements for your applicable registration are the following:

  • Access to Congress and Exhibition Area
  • On-site registration material
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Access to coffee, refreshments, and standing lunch during official breaks

For full, detailed information, please check the registration page.

Q: Can I register before the early fee deadline and pay later?

A: In order to benefit from the early fee registration discount, payment must be received before the deadline (i.e. before August 31st, 2026 ).

Q: Can I register onsite?

A: On-site registration is available during the Congress days.

Q: Will I receive a confirmation letter after I have finished registering?

A: A detailed booking confirmation letter will be sent to you by e-mail as soon as your registration is completed.

Q: Can I receive an invoice/ receipt under the University/ Institute/ Company's name?

A: During the registration process, you are required to insert Billing Details. This information will appear on the invoice/ receipt you will receive by e-mail within one month after your payment is complete.

In case of any change of the information requested after the issuance of the invoice/ receipt, there will be a handling fee of €20 for the re-issuance of the invoice/ receipt.

Q: Can I cancel my registration or make any alterations?

A: Any cancellation of your registration must be notified in writing by e-mail to the Congress Organizing Secretariat at info@wpaepi2026.org, and will be subject to the following conditions:

  • Up to and including August 31st, 2026: 50% of the registration fee will be refunded.
  • From September 1st, 2026, and onwards: No refund will apply.
  • All refunds will be made within two months after the end of the Congress. Any bank charges (where applicable) will be deducted from the total amount to be refunded.

Q: Can I submit an abstract and present it virtually – is this possible?

A: Physical presence of presenters is required. Unfortunately, there is no option for online presentation.

Q: Can I amend my abstract with new data?

A: Minor modifications to reflect new data are allowed for your abstract. Alternatively, you can update your presentation only with your new data.

For any changes to your abstract submission, please contact the Congress Secretariat at info@wpaepi2026.org.

Q: I have submitted an abstract – when can I expect my notification whether it has been accepted or not?

A: Notification of acceptance or rejection of the abstract will be sent to the corresponding author of each abstract by August 20th, 2026.
The corresponding author receives all information concerning the abstract and is responsible for informing all other co-authors of the status of the abstract.
All abstract presenters will be asked to reconfirm their attendance after receiving the notification. If you do not reconfirm your abstract presentation, register, and pay the registration fee before the given deadline, your abstract will be removed from the program.

If you have not received notification of the status of your abstract, e-mail info@wpaepi2026.org.

Q: When will the Congress programme be announced?

A: You can find the Congress scientific programme HERE.

Q: I am keen on receiving the abstract book of the Congress. Where can I find it?

A: All accepted abstracts will be published after the end of the Congress.

Q: How can I book a room?

A: You can book a room during your registration process. To book a hotel, please click HERE.
A detailed booking confirmation letter will be sent to you by email as soon as your registration/ booking is completed.

Q: Can I book rooms for a group?

A: For group bookings, please contact the Congress Organising Secretariat at info@wpaepi2026.org.

Q: I need a visa invitation letter in order to facilitate my visa application process, how can I get one?

A: For detailed information regarding the visa invitation letter please click HERE.

Q: Can the Congress Organising Secretariat send an official visa invitation letter directly to my Local Consulate/ Authority?

A: Unfortunately, the Congress Organising Secretariat is unable to send visa invitation letters directly to Consulates/ Authorities. Visa invitation letters are prepared solely for delegates and are forwarded to them by e-mail.

Q: Where is the Congress taking place?

A: The 21st Congress of the WPA Epidemiology and Public Health Section will take place at the Hotel Regina Margherita, Cagliari, Italy.

For detailed information, please click HERE.

Q: How can I get from the Airport to the Conference venue?

A: For detailed information on how to travel from the Airport to the Conference Venue, please click HERE.