FAQ

When will the conference take place?
WCID 2020 will be held during June 22-24, 2020
Where will the conference be held?
WCID 2020 will be held at Holiday Inn Rome Aurelia Via Aurelia, Km 8.400, 00165 Rome, Italy

When does registration open?
Registration for WCID 2020 opens on July 20, 2019
Where do I go to register for the WCID 2020 conference?
You can register for the conference  via our online registration form 
What are the registration rates?

How can I reserve a hotel room, and what are the rates?
You can reserve hotel from our online registration link, for detailed information visit: https://infectious-diseases-conferences.magnusgroup.org/information/accommodation

What does my registration cost cover?

• Access (Entry) to all conference sessions, poster and exhibition area
• Conference kit including name tag, program booklet and Abstract Book
• 2 Coffee breaks and Lunch for all the conference days
• Certificate accreditation from Organizing Committee

Note: Participants registered under Student, Delegate and accompanying category are not allowed to present their papers in Oral or Poster sessions

When do I get my registration/Conference materials?
Registration materials will be distributed on site upon checking in at the registration counters.
I will not be presenting any work at the Conference. May I attend the event?
We welcome participants who are not presenting work under delegate category.
Are there any discounts for group registration?
Yes, we have discounts for group participants. For information and discount codes please contact conference secretary in email: infectiousdiseases@magnusmeetings.com
What is the cancellation and refund policy?

• All cancellations must be sent in writing via e-mail to the conference secretary
• Cancellation before 60 days of the conference start date will receive a full refund, less a $100 towards processing fee
• Cancellations order placed within 60 days of the conference start date is non-refundable but applicable to the upcoming event
• Registrations are transferable until June 22, 2020 and any transfer requests after June 22,2020 are not entertained
• Refunds will be made in the second week after the completion of the conference

How do I get a receipt for my registration?
You will get the payment receipt from conference secretary within 2 to 4 business days. For further information contact infectiousdiseases@magnusmeetings.com

How to submit an Abstract?
Send us your abstracts as per the sample template in Abstract Submission page or you can directly email to conference secretary. Download Abstract Template Here
Where do I go to submit an abstract?
You may submit proposals online via our Abstract Submission Portal or you can directly email to conference secretary.
Do you have any template for paper submission?
Yes, we have a template for abstract submission. Please download from this link 
May I submit more than one proposal?
Yes. You may submit more than one proposal and participate in more than one session either in oral or poster session. However, you may not present more than two papers during the conference.
When will I know if my paper has been accepted?
Once you submit the abstract, we will let you know the acceptance in 2-4 business days. If you are not receiving the acceptance of abstract, please contact at: infectiousdiseases@magnusmeetings.com
Can I still present without attending the conference?
Yes, you can participate with E poster in conference without attending in Person

How much time will be given for an oral presenter?
Each Oral Presenter will have 20-25 minutes for presentation including Q/A session
I am presenting a poster, what are the requirements? / What is the size of a poster?
Poster Dimensions: The display area for each poster on the poster board is 1 m wide by 1 m high.
All posters should be prepared in advance and brought to the conference by the presenters. The conference organizers are NOT able to receive any posters by mail in advance, print or transport posters.There will NOT be facilities on-site for printing or composing posters.
What language should I speak during presentation?
The working language of the conference is English.
Do I get a translator during my presentation?
Translators will not be available during presentations. If you wish you can get your own translator
Can I bring my own laptop for presentation?
Taking the timelines and technical set up into consideration, using personal laptops are not recommended unless under unavoidable conditions.

How can I reserve exhibitor space in the exhibit hall?
If you wish to join the conference as exhibitor, please fill the form available on this link and send to sponsorships@magnusscigroup.com
To become a sponsor and for more information, please contact sponsorships@magnusscigroup.com For more information, please visit the Sponsors and Exhibitors page. 
Can I advertise in the conference program?
Yes. Copy and payment must be received by June 01, 2020. Please contact sponsorships@magnusscigroup.com.  to make arrangements and click here for more details.