Frequently Asked Questions: ESMO Academy 2023

Health and safety - COVID-19

ESMO strongly recommends:

• Full vaccination against COVID-19 or recovery in the last 6 months with at least one dose of a vaccine by the time of the Congress. Vaccination proof will not be checked by ESMO
• Testing for COVID-19 within 48 hours prior to the inbound trip with a molecular, rapid antigen or self-test. The result will not be checked by ESMO
• Wearing a face mask in closed spaces
• Avoid shaking hands
• Washing your hands regularly and using hand sanitiser 

Please note that each participant need to follow the specific country COVID-19 regulations approved by the local authorities.

No, it is not mandatory to wear a face mask, but it is strongly recommended.

You will need to have an ESMO account and go through the registration process in order to register for the meeting. Registration fees are published on the ESMO website. Priority will be given to attendees registered for the ESMO 2023 Examination and ESMO Members.

Don’t have an ESMO Account?

Please set up a free ESMO Account now to register. After creating your ESMO account, you can register.

If you are not a Member but would like to join ESMO and you meet the Membership requirements, you can do so now. Please note that it may take a few minutes to activate your Membership and then you may proceed to registration.

Reimbursements for individuals who decide to become a Member after paying the registration fee will not be made.

Our registration fees and deadline are available on our official website.

The registration system will close when the maximum capacity is reached.

Note: Internet Explorer is not supported and should not be used to access the registration system. The list of supported web browsers and versions is as follows:

• Chrome (preferred): Version 80 and above
• Safari for Mac: Version 12 and above
• Safari for Windows: Version 4 and above
• Firefox: Version 74 and above
• Microsoft Edge: Version 80 and above

Priority will be given to attendees registered for the ESMO 2023 Examination and ESMO Members. Thereafter, the remaining places will be first come, first served.

The registration system will close when the maximum capacity is reached.

Confirmation of registration will be sent via email to all pre-registered participants by end-July.

Designed principally for young oncologists preparing to take the ESMO Examination in October 2023, the comprehensive educational programme is also ideal for experienced oncologists looking to update and refresh their knowledge.

• Full participation in the course
• Two nights' accommodation in a Hotel
• Lunches
• Coffee breaks
• ESMO Academy Cocktail evening 
• Wi-Fi in the venue

Please bring the final confirmation with you and go to Registration desk.

Desk opening hours*:

*Subject to change

Yes, you will be able to download and print your Certificate of Attendance upon completion of the online evaluation from Sunday, 20 August at 10:00 AM (CEST). The ESMO Academy 2023 programme will be accredited with ESMO-MORA category 1 points.

ESMO Membership offers valuable educational resources and opens opportunities to meet and collaborate with fellow experts from all around the world. Discover all the benefits of being an ESMO Member, including access to scientific updates, top ranked oncology journals, clinical practice support, fee reductions for ESMO meetings. Contact the Membership Team at membership@esmo.org to find out more.

ESMO Academy 2023 is taking place in Zurich, Switzerland.

It will take place from 18 to 20 August 2023. Please consult the online programme for all details.

Coffee breaks and lunches will be offered to delegates during the congress with the following schedule:

Yes, the official app is called “ESMO Academy”. Participants will receive an e-mail with the link to download the App and the activation code, approximately 10 days before the ESMO Academy starts. It is highly recommended for all participants to download the ESMO Academy App to be informed about all activities and logistical info. More information about ESMO Academy mobile app can be found here.

Delegates using their own device needs to install the ESMO Academy App. Participants will receive an e-mail with the link to download the App and the activation code, approximately 10 days before the ESMO Academy starts. If you need technical support, contact SpotMe here.

• Keep informed on the Programme: View the ESMO Academy 2023 online programme, see session information and faculty list.
• Check accommodation and logistical info: Find out where you will be staying, how to reach the ESMO Academy venue and learn more about the ESMO Academy official dinner.
• Test your knowledge: Take the test exam and quizzes, ask questions to the faculty, post comments on the forum section.
• Get connected: See who is there, send messages, or exchange business cards with other delegates.

The ESMO Academy 2023 mobile application is available for Apple devices running iOS 11 or newer and for Android devices running 5 Android Lollipop or newer.

To check if your Apple iOS device is compatible:

Navigate to Settings -> General -> About  | Scroll down to Version. If you are not running iOS 11 or higher, you should update before attempting to install the app: go to Settings -> Software Update or connect your device to iTunes.

To check if your Android device is compatible:

Navigate to Settings -> About device | Scroll down to Version. If you are not running Android 5 or higher, you should update your Android operating system before attempting to install the app. Please note Kindle Fires are not supported at the moment.

You can access the online programme via the ESMO website (Programme section). In the “Search” box at the top of the page you may select from options including session title, presentation title, final publication number, day, topic or presenter name.

The meeting webcasts (slides and audio) will be available a few days after the meeting ends and will include all the sessions of the official programme where speaker permission is granted. The webcast will be available on OncologyPRO and will be accessible to all registered delegates and all ESMO Members non-registered delegates for 2 years. The session will be available with audio and slides only.

ESMO-MORA: The ESMO Academy 2023 programme has been accredited with 17 Cat. 1 ESMO MORA points. Recertification is necessary for medical oncologists to remain professionally certified by ESMO. It also guarantees that a certified medical oncologist has continued to update her/his knowledge and still possess the necessary skills and standards for the practice of medical oncology.  See here for further details.