Sponsored & Satellite Symposia

Sponsored Plenary Symposia

Sponsored satellite symposia are not eligible for accreditation.  

A Sponsored Symposium is an exclusive scheduled symposium session during the official program of the Congress. Only one Sponsored Symposium will be held between 12:30-14:30 daily on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in a room with a 2,000 person capacity. The program of the symposium is organized by the sponsor, including title and faculty, but is subject to approval by the Organizing Committee. (Available to Diamond and Platinum Patrons on first priority.)

Satellite Symposia

Sponsored satellite symposia are not eligible for accreditation. 

A Satellite Symposium is a scheduled session during the official program of the Congress. Satellite Symposia will be held in two-hour time slots on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 17:00 to 19:00. Room capacities will range between 200 and 1,000 delegates and are based on first come first served, with scheduling priority given to the major sponsors. The program of the symposia is organized by the sponsor, including title and faculty, but is subject to approval by the Organizing Committee. (Diamond, Platinum Patrons, and Gold Sponsors are entitled to complimentary satellite symposia as part of the recognition program. Complimentary symposia will take place in rooms with a seating capacity of 250.)