Key Information

(As of October 9, 2017 - Subject to Changes)

ANNUAL CONGRESS OBJECTIVES

Participants will be able to:

  • Learn new health economics and outcomes research methods and techniques;
  • Improve the quality of decision making through better utilization of health economics and outcomes research studies; and
  • Learn how to assess and select the appropriate quality-of-life measurement instruments.
LANGUAGE INFORMATION

All sessions at the ISPOR 20th Annual European Congress are presented in English. ISPOR regrets, that due to the disruption to other delegates, whisper translation (chuchotage) is not permitted in any session, including short courses. To discuss options to meet educational needs in multiple languages, please contact meetingsINFO@ispor.org

NAME BADGES & REGISTRATION MATERIALS

Self-serve check-in and name badge printing stations will be set up in Hall 5 of the Scottish Event Campus (SEC). Here delegates can scan the bar code from their email confirmation or enter their email address or registration number to print their name badge.

The following tickets will also be printed with your name badge:

  • Short Course ticket for each Short Course for which you registered (you MUST bring your Short Course ticket to the room to collect your materials and be admitted);
  • One complimentary drink ticket to the Exhibitors’ Open House Reception: Monday, 6 November from 18:00-19:45;
  • One complimentary drink ticket to the Exhibitors’ Wine & Cheese Reception: Tuesday, 7 November from 17:45-19:15;
  • Social Event ticket (if pre-registered); and
  • Continuing Education ticket (if pre-registered).

PLEASE NOTE: Registration bags, Program & Schedule of Events, and the October/November issue of Value in Health are available for pick-up near ISPOR registration.

For security purposes all individuals must be registered and wear the official ISPOR Event Name Badge to gain access to the event, the sessions, the exhibit and poster hall, and any other ISPOR activity. Onsite staff and security will monitor for name badges and will deny access if individual does not have an official ISPOR Event Name Badge. Individuals not wearing a name badge will be directed to the registration help desk. Please note that if you lose your name badge and need to have it re-printed you cannot print that at the self-serve station, you will need to visit the registration help desk.

Because of the professional nature of the program, safety and liability reasons; guests and anyone under the age of 18 are not permitted access or to register for the event. This includes access to the event in general, to scientific presentations, and to the exhibit and poster hall.

For any ISPOR sponsored social event, guests over the age of 21 are permitted to attend but must have a paid event ticket. Due to insurance and liability, no one under 21 will be permitted to attend a social event.

CONGRESS REGISTRATION/SESSIONS

General event registration is inclusive of symposia, all general conference sessions, poster presentations, and the exhibit hall. Separate registration is required for all Short Courses (Saturday, 4 November and Sunday, 5 November) and for the Social Event (Tuesday, 7 November). Please see ISPOR Registration for details. A schedule of ISPOR Group meetings, which are by invitation only, is provided in the Program & Schedule of Events, in the congress mobile app, and on the ISPOR website. Congress registration is inclusive of symposia on Saturday, 4 November and Sunday, 5 November and for all sessions Monday-Wednesday, no pre-registration is required.

REGISTRATION HELP DESK HOURS

ISPOR Registration is located in Hall 5.

  • Saturday, 4 November: 7:00-18:00
  • Sunday, 5 November: 7:00-18:00
  • Monday, 6 November: 7:00-18:00
  • Tuesday, 7 November: 7:00-18:00
  • Wednesday, 8 November: 8:00-16:00
EXHIBIT HALL HOURS

Exhibits are located in Hall 4.

Exhibitor Set-Up – Sunday, 5 November: 8:00-18:00
Exhibitor Dismantle – Wednesday, 8 November: 14:15

Exhibit Viewing Hours:

  • Monday, 6 November: 8:30-19:45
  • Tuesday, 7 November: 8:30-19:15
  • Wednesday, 8 November: 8:30-14:15
ISPOR CONGRESS APP

Access the mobile app on your smartphone or use the myISPORGlasgow website on your computer or tablet. Both options allow users to:

  • Update your "electronic business card" (personal profile);
  • Create a personalized congress schedule;
  • Search the congress program by scientific topic, keyword, or speaker;
  • Connect with other attendees by sending messages (while keeping your email address private)
  • Find exhibitors and sponsors to connect with by reviewing their virtual booths; and
  • Provide session-specific feedback.

Search for “ISPOR” in the App Store or on Google Play!
The ISPOR Congress app is compatible with Apple and Android devices and is available for download on the App Store and Google Play.

INTERNET & WI-FI ACCESS

Internet stations are provided in the Exhibit/Poster Hall located in Hall 4.

For the convenience of congress attendees, Wi-Fi is available in the SEC.

Network: ISPORGlasgow / Password: IQVIA2017

Wi-Fi is only intended for checking email and using the mobile app, not for downloading files. Connection speeds will vary depending on the volume of users.

RESEARCH PODIUM & POSTER ABSTRACTS

Abstracts for all podium and poster research presentations given at the ISPOR 20th Annual European Congress are published in the October/November 2017 issue of Value in Health (Volume 20, Issue 9). This issue of Value in Health is available to ISPOR members and 20th Annual European Congress registrants online at: http://www.ispor.org/valueinhealth_index.asp. You can pick up a hard copy of this issue of Value in Health near ISPOR Registration while copies are available.

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE INFORMATION

Research podium and poster presentation financial disclosure information is available online at: http://www.ispor.org/valueinhealth_index.asp and in the October/November 2017 issue of Value in Health. Faculty and staff involved in the planning or presentation of this congress are required to disclose all real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to congress content. This information is available on request at the ISPOR Registration desk.

PRESENTATION SLIDES/POSTERS

Plenary session, issue panel, workshop, ISPOR forum, and symposia slides will be available via the congress app and at the 20th Annual European Congress Released Presentations page at www.ispor.org during/after the congress, subject to speaker approval.

Podium and poster presentation abstracts and released slide or poster PDFs are available at the ISPOR Scientific Presentations Database (a searchable database of over 42,000 research papers presented at ISPOR meetings) at http://www.ispor.org/research_study_digest/index.asp.

HANDOUTS
  • Plenary Sessions: Handouts for the plenary sessions are available in the session room at the time of the presentations.
  • Research Presentations, Workshops, and Issue Panels: Handouts for research (podiums and posters), workshops, and issue panels are the sole responsibility of the presenting author(s).
  • ISPOR Forums: Handouts for ISPOR Forums are available in the session room at the time of the presentations.
  • Educational Symposia: Handouts for symposia are the sole responsibility of the host organization.

The Released Presentations page will feature many of the congress’s slide presentations as PDFs. In 2016, more than 80% of the presentations were available to the public during/after the congress. The Released Presentations page is accessible via the congress mobile app and at www.ispor.org >> 20th Annual European Congress.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION HISTORICAL INFORMATION

During the ISPOR 20th Annual European Congress, 2196 posters, 63 research podiums, 24 workshops, and 28 issue panels will be presented.

Year Research Workshop Issue Panel Case Studies Total Not Accepted (%)
2013 1888 103 55 2046 10.6%
2014 2168 117 60 2345 9.3%
2015 2592 97 78 2767 10.5%
2016 2549 93 83 2725 13.8% 
2017 2571 94  78 - 2743  14.6% 
SPEAKER INFORMATION

Upload the final version of your slide presentation in the Speaker Ready Room on the same day of your session!
All speakers are encouraged to use the Speaker Ready Room to preview their slide presentation and/or upload an updated version. Presentations submitted to ISPOR Speaker’s Corner by the specified advance deadline and all presentations uploaded/updated in the Speaker Ready Room 30 minutes prior to the session will be preloaded to the computer in the session room. All speakers are requested to arrive at their presentation room 15 minutes prior to the session start time. ISPOR staff will be available in the session room to assist the presenter.

A speaker ready room is provided in Fyne (Loch Suite) with the following opening hours:

  • Sunday, 5 November: 12:00-18:00
  • Monday, 6 November: 8:00-18:00
  • Tuesday, 7 November: 8:00-18:00
  • Wednesday, 8 November: 8:00-15:30

 

RESEARCH POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Poster presentations will be on view in Hall 4.

The poster hall is organized in rows (A-N) and each poster board is numbered accordingly (e.g. A1, J10). Poster presentation titles and authors, as well as the numbered board location, are available on the myISPORGlasgow web platform and mobile app. This information is also available as a PDF on the ISPOR website.

Each poster presentation has been assigned a specific numbered board location, which is shown next to the presentation title. Please note this is different than the poster code (based on the abstract’s scientific topic), which was assigned to each poster presentation upon acceptance. Poster board numbering is shown on the Poster Hall Floor Plan in the congress app, as well as in the printed Program & Schedule of Events and on the website. Row locations are also shown in the table below in BLUE

POSTER PRESENTATION SESSIONS POSTER LOCATION
SESSION I: MONDAY, 6 NOVEMBER
POSTER DISPLAY HOURS 8:45-13:45
AUTHOR DISCUSSION HOUR* 12:45-13:45
PRESENTER SET UP TIME 8:30-8:45
PRESENTER DISMANTLE TIME** 13:45
PCN: CANCER ROWS A-L
PDB: DIABETES/ENDOCRINE DISORDERS ROWS L-N
PUK: URINARY/KIDNEY DISORDERS ROWS N
SESSION II: MONDAY, 6 NOVEMBER
POSTER DISPLAY HOURS 15:45-19:30
AUTHOR DISCUSSION HOUR* 18:30-19:30
PRESENTER SET UP TIME 15:30-15:45
PRESENTER DISMANTLE TIME** 19:30
PHS: HEALTH SERVICES ROWS A-F
PIH: INDIVIDUAL'S HEALTH ROWS F-G
PMS: MUSCULAR-SKELETAL DISORDERS ROWS G-J
PSY: SYSTEMIC DISORDERS/CONDITIONS ROWS J-N 
SESSION III: TUESDAY, 7 NOVEMBER
POSTER DISPLAY HOURS 8:45-13:30
AUTHOR DISCUSSION HOUR* 12:30-13:30
PRESENTER SET UP TIME 8:30-8:45
PRESENTER DISMANTLE TIME** 13:30
PMD: MEDICAL DEVICES/DIAGNOSTICS ROWS A-F
PCV: CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS ROWS F-K
PGI: GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS ROWS K-L
PRS: RESPIRATORY-RELATED DISORDERS ROWS L-N
   
SESSION IV: TUESDAY, 7 NOVEMBER
POSTER DISPLAY HOURS 15:30-19:15
AUTHOR DISCUSSION HOUR* 18:15-19:15
PRESENTER SET UP TIME 15:15-15:30
PRESENTER DISMANTLE TIME** 19:15
PHP: HEALTH CARE USE & POLICY STUDIES ROWS A-K
PMH: MENTAL HEALTH ROWS K-L
PND: NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS ROWS L-N
   
SESSION V: WEDNESDAY, 8 NOVEMBER
POSTER DISPLAY HOURS 8:45-14:00
AUTHOR DISCUSSION HOUR* 13:00-14:00
PRESENTER SET UP TIME 8:30-8:45
PRESENTER DISMANTLE TIME** 14:00
PRM: RESEARCH ON METHODS ROWS A-I
PIN: INFECTION ROWS I-M
PSS: SENSORY SYSTEMS DISORDERS ROWS M-N

*Presenters are required to be with their posters during the Poster Author Discussion Hour.
**Posters that are not removed during the scheduled dismantle times will be discarded.

ISPOR RESEARCH PRESENTATION AWARDS

Awards are given for the best research presentations for podiums and posters in the categories of GENERAL, NEW INVESTIGATOR, and STUDENT (up to 3 in each category). All research podium presentations are considered for an award. The top 10% of research poster presentations, based on abstract review scores, are considered for a poster presentation award. These are identified with a rosette and will be judged during the congress.

CONTINUING MEDICAL & CONTINUING PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

Accreditation for the ISPOR 20th Annual European Congress Short Course Program is co-sponsored by Purdue University College of Pharmacy, Continuing Education Division and ISPOR.

For pharmacists (CPE): Attendees may earn up to 4 CPE credits per each accredited half-day short course session attendance, and up to 7.5 CPE credits per each accredited full day short course session attendance at the ISPOR 20th Annual European Congress. Purdue University College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This is a knowledge-based, continuing education activity of Purdue University, an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Complete UAN, CPE/CME and disclosure information is listed within the Continuing Education Attendance and Evaluation Booklet. To receive the maximum number of credits for each continuing education activity, participants must attend the entire session and complete all registration and evaluation requirements.

For physicians (CME): This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Purdue University College of Pharmacy and ISPOR. Purdue University College of Pharmacy, an equal access/equal opportunity institution, is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Purdue University College of Pharmacy designates this live activity for a maximum of up to 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM per each accredited half-day short course attendance, and up to 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM per each accredited full day short course attendance, towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

***Please note: Short courses are accredited based on presenters' compliance with ACPE regulations. All presenters who comply with ACPE regulations will have their session accredited for Continuing Education credit. Accredited sessions will be designated in the CE Booklet.

INSTRUCTIONS:
To receive continuing education credit for the ISPOR Short Course Program, you must either pre-register online or register onsite.

If you pre-registered: A Continuing Education materials ticket will be printed with your name badge. Registrants can redeem this ticket for the ISPOR 20th Annual European Congress Continuing Education Attendance and Evaluation Booklet at the onsite registration help desk.

To register on-site: Please visit the registration help desk. The fee for this service is EUR 115 (US$125).

To receive continuing education credits: Complete the ISPOR 20th Annual European Congress Continuing Education Attendance and Evaluation Booklet and return the entire Evaluation Booklet to the ISPOR Registration Help Desk at the end of the congress, OR send to the ISPOR office within two weeks of the close of the congress.

For CPE: Pharmacist's ACPE credits will be directly reported to CPE Monitor within 60 days. This requires that the participant provide their NABP e-profile ID and MMDD of birth. If you have any questions regarding the NABP ID please visit http://www.nabp.net/programs/cpe-monitor/cpe-monitor-service/ **No paper certificates for CPE credit will be sent**

For CME: Certificates of participation will be sent 6-10 weeks after the receipt of the Evaluation Booklet to those who register and complete the program evaluation.

***Please Note: Failure to return a completed CE Attendance and Evaluation Booklet to ISPOR within 30 days of the meeting end date will result in denial of credit.

 NOTE: Continuing Education Accreditation is offered in conjunction with the ISPOR Short Course Program only. Other meeting sessions and presentations are not accredited.

ISPOR SOCIAL EVENT

TUESDAY, 7 November 19:30-23:30
Merchant Square

Join us for whisky tasting, dinner, and traditional dancing and music. The event takes place at Merchant Square, once part of the old Glasgow Fruit Market, in the heart of Glasgow. Guests will enjoy Scottish appetizers, whisky tasting, and have a choice of dinner options at the 5 restaurants within Merchant Square. A demonstration of Ceilidh dancing will be given and all will have the opportunity to participate in this easy-to-learn traditional dancing.

Separate registration required: The price is 90 Euros and includes transportation from the SEC to Merchant Square and back to the SEC, buffet dinner, 2 drinks, and entertainment.

Register now or see the ISPOR Registration desk onsite during the congress for details. (Registration subject to availability)

For Social Event Registrants:

  • If you have pre-registered for the Social Event, your ticket will print out with your name badge. You will need this ticket for entry to the bus/event.
  • Buses will depart from the SEC between 19:30 and 20:00 for the 15-minute journey to Merchant Square.
  • Return buses will start at 21:00, last bus at 23:15.
ISPOR SOCIAL MEDIA

Communicating by way of social media is encouraged if it falls within the embargo and communications rules.

Be part of the live discussion!

RECORDING & PRESS INFORMATION

ISPOR supports the promotion of research presented at ISPOR congresses, while safeguarding sensitive information, data, and research findings that are not yet available to the public. Due to the sensitive nature of data and the particularly preliminary, unpublished research findings, all filming and recording of scientific sessions and the poster hall is prohibited during the congress, without the express consent of ISPOR.

Portions of the ISPOR 20th Annual European Congress may be recorded by the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR). By participating in the discussions, congress registrants agree that ISPOR may electronically copy, videotape, or audiotape their attendance at and involvement in any program. Registration and attendance at the ISPOR 20th Annual European Congress constitutes an agreement by the registrant to ISPOR’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of their image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities. ISPOR will strictly enforce its rights as the exclusive licensee of all publication and reproduction rights to each presentation, and no presentation, in whole or in part, may be reproduced without approval from ISPOR.

Congress attendees must obtain approval from a speaker or poster presenter prior to quoting or publishing that individual's scientific results. Members of the press must identify themselves as such before questioning speakers and congress attendees if using the information in a professional capacity.

More detailed information on ISPOR’s Press Pass, Legal, and Embargo Policies are available on ISPOR’s News & Press page at the ISPOR website (www.ispor.org).

For further questions on these policies, please contact: Betsy Lane (blane@ispor.org), Director and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer.

CONGRESS PROGRAM DISCLAIMER

Please be advised that while the congress program is designed to provide accurate information regarding the subject matter covered, the views, opinions, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and speakers, not the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), and thus ISPOR does not guarantee the accuracy of the information disseminated. If professional advice is desired, please consult a competent professional.

ANTITRUST COMPLIANCE

It is the undeviating policy of ISPOR to comply strictly with the letter and spirit of alllocal and U.S. Federal, State, and applicable international trade regulations and antitrust laws. Any activities of ISPOR or ISPOR-related actions of its officers, Executive Committee Members, or members that violate these regulations and laws are detrimental to the interests of ISPOR and are unequivocally contrary to ISPOR policy.

QUESTIONS & INFORMATION

Please ask ISPOR staff members for any additional information about the congress or about ISPOR. ISPOR staff can be identified by their ISPOR name badge.