FAQ

To ensure a smooth (technical) course of events during the ICN2023 congress, should you plan to participate via a work device (PC, laptop) over a company network (e.g. clinic, firm) or if you're using a rented device, please arrange with your IT department prior to the congress to confirm the following: 

Following ports must be open: 

• Port 443 (https) 
• As back-up also Port 80 (http) 

JavaScript must be activated in your browser. 

Following domains must not be blocked by your firewall: 

• Domain of the congress platform: icn2023-digital.de
• Domain for programme management: program-management.conventus.de/  
• Domain for verification: *.conventus-apps.de  
• Participant chat: chat.icn2023-digital.de 
• Support chat: support2.conventus.de  
• Live-streaming: 
  • vimeo.com  
  • cdn.livestream.com  
  • api.new.livestream.com  
  • playback2.akamaized.net/*  
  • playback.akamaized.net/*  
  • livestream-f.akamaihd.net/*  
  • secure-playlist.livestream.com/* 

Please make sure that your browser and operating system are able to support Vimeo playback (here). 

As active participants (speakers): 

• Please make sure your browser and operating system support Zoom. 
• Please make sure you have installed the Zoom-client for meetings. 
• Please make sure that your internet connection can reach at least 2 MB/s in uploads and at least 4 MB/s  in downloads. You can test your connection speed here. 
• Please make sure you have good audio quality and you can be heard properly. You can check your settings beforehand here. You will achieve the best quality when using a headset. 
• It is advised to use a laptop or desktop PC to ensure an optimal presentation. However, the use of a mobile device (mobile phone or tablet) is also supported by our software. 

We will do our best to make all sessions available to you online. You can also find program overview and timetables for all sessions on the congress website.
Please note that it is subject to the speakers permission whether their presentations will be available on demand after the congress. Therefore, there may be gaps in the program. Please also note that visiting the on demand area after the congress is not certified (regarding CME credits).

Congress materials are available for you after the event at icn2023-digital.de. You can then view the majority of congress materials individually until 22^nd October 2023. Please remember that it is subject to the speakers permission whether their presentations will be available on demand after the congress. This may lead to gaps within the program. Please also note that visiting the on demand area after the congress is not certified (regarding CME credits).

Please note: All sessions will be streamed live. They have to be edited after the congress, which takes about a week. Afterwards, most materials will be available in the on demand area.  

Speakers and congress chairs will be connected live to all sessions. You can ask questions via the chat during the presentations. At the end of each presentations the chairs will view all questions and read them out loud for the speakers to answer. For further conversations you may use the congress chat room on the digital congress platform at any time. 

Please note that the program will take place live in Berlin and thus at Central European Summer Time. The helpdesk will also only be available according to these times.

You can contact the helpdesk directly via the chat icon you can find on the bottom right corner on the digital congress platform. Our helpdesk is available for you at the following times (CEST):

State Chamber of Physicians Berlin

Participation in the ICN 2023 is certified by the State Chamber of Physicians Berlin as follows:

European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education 

The 20^th International Congress of Neuropathology (ICN 2023), Berlin, Germany, 13/09/2023-16/09/2023 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 22 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/education/earn-credit-participation-international-activities.

Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Please be reminded that viewing on-demand content and materials will not be part of the certification. 

Please make sure your email address is correct and indicate in your profile which certification you require. Certificates of attendance will be generated after the congress according to the information in your profile and sent separately by e-mail. 

The program can be found in our digital program booklet (will be published at a later date) and in the program overview. It will also include most important information regarding the congress. You will be able download it at any time as PDF and print out if needed. Additionally there will also be an abstract volume available to you.

The industrial exhibition will only be on site in Berlin. You are welcome to find out more about our exhibitors and sponsors.