Don’t miss the WFH inaugural plenary
Congress kicks off at 9:00 with the WFH inaugural plenary, which will include the President’s Address, “Embracing change for a brighter tomorrow”, by Cesar Garrido, and the VP Medical Address, “An assault on patients’ access to therapies: vigilance essential”, by Glenn Pierce, MD, PhD. The plenary will also feature the presentation of two volunteer awards: the President’s Award, and the WFH International Healthcare Volunteer Award. To find out more about the WFH inaugural plenary, have a look at the detailed program here.
Time: 9:00 to 9:45
Location: N103/104, 1st floor, North Convention Center
Joint plenary on safety: a first for our community
This special event features a first-time collaboration between the people with bleeding disorders (PWBD) and medical committees to address critical safety concerns in bleeding disorder care. The session aims to empower the community to take proactive measures to ensure that we learn from past experiences and advocate for safety in bleeding disorder care. Find out more about the plenary in the detailed program here.
Time: 9:45 to 10:45
Location: N103/104, 1st floor, North Convention Center
Earn your CME credits today!
The WFH 2024 World Congress is accredited for 32 CME credits by the European Board for Accreditation in Hematology (EBAH), an accreditation body supported and endorsed by the European Hematology Association (EHA). To ensure you get your credits, remember to scan your badge twice: once when you arrive, and once when you leave the conference centre at the end of each day. To find out more about CME credits at Congress, click here.
Scan your badge at one of two CME locations:
- 1st floor of the North Convention Center
- Registration desk in Exhibit Hall 9
You’re invited to the young researcher moderated poster sessions
Taking place in the morning and in the afternoon today during the coffee breaks, the young researcher moderated poster sessions are an opportunity for you to learn about the very latest developments happening today. Hear from today’s newest minds about the research that may one day transform life for PWBDs. One presenter will be selected to win the Christine Lee Young Researcher Award for best poster, awarded during the Closing Plenary on Wednesday.
Moderated poster sessions:
Time: 10:45 to 11:30 and 15:15 to 16:00
Location: Poster pods, Exhibit Hall 9
WFH Humanitarian Aid Program 10 year anniversary session taking place today
“WFH Humanitarian Aid Program: celebrating 10 years of partnerships and achievements” will take place today at 11:00. Over the last decade, the Program has had a major impact on PWDBS in emerging economies, including securing donations from multiple donors, enhancing education for specialists, and improving the quality of life of PWBDs. Join this session to get inspired and find out more about the Program.
Time: 11:00 to 11:20
Location: Presentation Theatre, Exhibit Hall 9
Drop by the WFH Resource Centre today
The WFH Resource Centre at Congress is your chance to learn about WFH programs, and learn more about the free educational content that is available. Drop by to chat with our friendly WFH staff and learn more about WFH resources and programs. We look forward to seeing you there!
WFH highlight session: Increasing access to treatment
This session will look at the current state of access to treatment across the globe. It will highlight key WFH strategies and initiatives designed to accelerate access to treatment for people with bleeding disorders worldwide, and will also cover the impact of WFH humanitarian aid, healthcare development and data collection programs. The session will also showcase experiences from several countries. Find out more about the session in the detailed program here.
Time: 11:30 to 12:30
Location: N101/102, 1st floor, North Convention Center
Wide range of industry symposia on tab for day 1
Come to our industry symposia to find out more about the developments changing our field today. From the management of inhibitors, to gene therapy, health equity and prophylaxis, there’s a symposium for everyone! Click here to see the different sessions being offered.
Time: 12:45 to 13:45 and 18:30 to 19:30
Location: Exhibit Hall 9 in rooms 1, 2 and 3
Free demos at the WFH Resource Centre
Want to learn how to use the WFH Annual Global Survey (AGS), the WFH World Bleeding Disorders Registry (WBDR) or the WFH Shared Decision Making Tool (SDM) to the fullest? Head over to the WFH Resource Centre and take part in free demos taking place today!
WFH Annual Global Survey (AGS): 15:00 to 16:00
WFH World Bleeding Disorders Registry (WBDR): 13:00 to 14:00
WFH Shared Decision Making Tool (SDM): 14:45 to 15:15
Stay connected with the official Congress app
Access all on-site resources conveniently through our Congress app, including the program schedule, speaker information, floor plans, and much more!
- Download the Aventri Events app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store
- Enter the Congress access code: 463419
- Login (case sensitive):
- Username: The email address you used to register (all lowercase)
- Password: Your last name (only capitalize the first letter)
WFH Twinning Event
Learn about the experiences of WFH national member organizations (NMOs) and hemophilia treatment centres (HTCs) involved in a twinning partnership, and celebrate outstanding twinning achievements with the presentation of the Twins of the Year awards at this event.
Time: 15:15 to 16:15
Location: Neptuno, 2nd floor, North Convention Center
Poster networking event tonight
Learn more about the work and research showcased in our poster gallery from the authors themselves! Join us for an evening of information sharing, networking, engaging conversations, and inspiring collaborative opportunities.
Time: 19:30 to 20:30
Location: Exhibit Hall 9, Poster Gallery
Registration open in exhibit hall
Haven’t registered for Congress yet? Online registration is closed, but in-person registration is still open. Head on to the registration desk in the exhibit hall. Our team will get you set up in no time.
Shuttle bus schedule
The WFH will be providing a shuttle service between the official WFH hotels and the IFEMA Convention Center on Congress days (April 21 to 24). Several shuttles will travel between the Meliá Castilla, Novotel Madrid Center, Hotel H10 Tribeca, Ilunion Alcalá Norte, Ilunion Atrium, Marriott Auditorium, and the RIU Plaza España. Shuttles will depart approximately every thirty minutes and will loop continuously throughout the morning and late afternoon. WFH 2024 Congress signs will be posted at all boarding sites identifying the location as a WFH Shuttle pick-up and drop-off site.
Day | From Congress hotels | From IFEMA |
Sunday, April 21 | 7:00 to 9:00 | 17:00 to 21:30 |
Monday, April 22 | 7:00 to 9:00 | 17:00 to 21:00 |
Tuesday, April 23 | 7:00 to 9:00 | 17:00 to 19:00 |
Wednesday, April 24 | 7:00 to 9:00 | 17:00 to 19:00 |
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