17th World Congress of Intensive & Critical Care 2025

Start:

Tue, 16 Sep 2025, 09:00

End:

Fri, 19 Sep 2025, 05:00

Website:

https://iii.hm/wcicc25

Hashtag:

#WCICC2025

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WELCOME TO THE WORLD CONGRESS OF INTENSIVE AND CRITICAL CARE 2025

The Canadian Critical Care Society, in partnership with the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses and the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists, are excited to host the 17th World Congress of Intensive and Critical Care from September 16 - 19, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

In collaboration with our global colleagues and interdisciplinary partners, including Sepsis Canada and the World Federation of Intensive and Critical Care, we look forward to bringing our uniquely Canadian culture and diversity to all aspects of this exciting event.

The theme of this program is "Caring Intensively" and we hope you will join us! We are excited to offer a Congress to remember and a global platform for collaboration in Intensive and Critical Care Medicine in our beautiful city of Vancouver.

ABOUT THE CANADIAN CRITICAL CARE SOCIETY

The Canadian Critical Care Society is a national specialty society representing Adult and Paediatric Critical Care Medicine physicians in Canada. The practice of Critical Care Medicine in Canada is multidisciplinary and CCCS members hold base specialty certification in anaesthesia, medicine, paediatrics, emergency medicine or surgery, and surgical subspecialties such as cardiac surgery and neurosurgery.

The CCCS mission is to promote and enhance Critical Care Medicine in Canada by espousing the philosophy of collaborative multidisciplinary practice to promote research, education and patient care. The Society is involved in Critical Care Medicine education in association with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as well as research with the Canadian Critical Care Trials Group.

ABOUT THE WORLD FEDERATION OF INTENSIVE AND CRITICAL CARE

The World Federation of Intensive and Critical Care (WFICC) was established in 1977 and is a membership organization comprised of national societies and Federations of intensive and critical care medicine. The principal objective of the World Federation is to promote the highest standards of Intensive and Critical Care Medicine for all mankind without discrimination. The WFSICCM now has a membership of over 85 national scientific societies with a combined individual membership of over 90,000 intensive and critical care practitioners throughout the world.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Important Information:

Prices are in CAD. Registration fees are exclusive of GST (5%).
Early bird rates will be automatically applied if you register before June 15, 2025.
Member societies have special pricing. If you are a member, please have your discount code provided by your society ready during registration. If you are not a member, contact your corresponding society for more information (i.e. ANZICS, SCCM, CSCCM, KSCCM, ESCCEM, etc.).
Low and low-middle income countries defined by the World Bank have discounted pricing.
If you are a student, trainee, resident or fellow: proof of enrollment (ex: student/resident ID with expiry date or your program/faculty confirmation of current enrollment) will be required and uploaded during registration.

If you are a person with lived experience, please contact info@wcicc2025.com. This category is intended for non-healthcare persons.

Definition of a person with lived experience:
- individuals who have survived a critical illness and intensive care unit admission
- caregivers and substitute decision makers who have had a loved one admitted to the intensive care unit irrespective of whether they survived their hospital stay or not

Refund/Cancellation Policy:

An administration fee of $100 applies to all cancellation before August 15, 2025. If you cancel on or before June 16, 2025, 100% will be refunded minus administration fees. If you cancel between June 17 to August 15, 2025, 50% will be refunded minus administration fees. NO REFUNDS will be refunded on or after August 16, 2025.

Cancellation must be in writing/received by email and sent to info@wcicc2025.com.
WCICC2025 and CCCS reserves the right to make changes to the program without notification. If the program is not held for any reason, WCICC2025 and CCCS's liability is limited to the registration fee.

Questions:
For queries regarding registration or if you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact info@wcicc2025.com.

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Preconference Workshops

Get a jumpstart on the 17th World Congress of Intensive and Critical Care (WCICC2025) and maximize your conference experience by registering to attend a preconference workshop prior to the main program. Participate in a series of comprehensive workshops and presentations led by renowned specialists in the field. Register early to ensure your spot - limited availability.

You want to what?!?! Practical Strategies to Communicate with your Critically Ill Patient

Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 at 1:00-5:00 PM PT
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre Room 214
Early Bird Rate Deadline: June 14, 2025

Give your critically ill patients a voice. This workshop equips you with practical assistive and augmentative communication strategies to ensure every patient can be heard – even when they can’t speak.

Registration Fees

Early bird ticket (until June 15, 2025): $70.66 CAD

General ticket prices (June 16 until Sept 10): $102.51 CAD

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Why It Matters: A Practical Approach to Compassion in Team-Based Critical Care

Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 at 1:00-5:00 PM PT
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre Room 221
Fee: Free

Register Here.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare professionals are facing exhaustion, moral distress, and disconnection from their roles. This interactive workshop at WCICC 2025 is designed for physicians, critical care nurses, allied health professionals, trainees, and students working in high-stakes, team-based environments.

Grounded in research and real-world practice, this session will explore how compassion—for ourselves, our colleagues, and our patients—can reduce moral injury, improve team dynamics, and renew purpose in care. Attendees will learn practical communication tools, engage in case-based scenarios, and reflect on how compassionate practices, including initiatives like the 3 Wishes Project, can foster resilience and connection in critical care.

Whether you're at the bedside or in training, join us to rediscover why it matters—and how compassion can transform your work.

IFADmini: Update on Fluid Therapy

Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 at 9:00-5:30 PM PT
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre Room 118
Early Bird Rate Deadline: June 14, 2025

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This IFADmini course will provide a comprehensive and structured approach to fluid therapy in critically ill patients. Emphasising scientific integrity and evidence-based practice, the course focuses on the core principles of Fluid Stewardship and the safe, rational, and personalized use of intravenous fluids.

My Patient, My Teacher: suffering, humanity, and healing in a complex critical care environment

Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 at 12:00-2:00 PM PT
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre Room 111/112
Fee: Free

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Don't miss the Schwartz Rounds session "My Patient, My Teacher: suffering, humanity, and healing in a complex critical care environment" at the WCICC2025 Congress. Join this internationally recognised, multidisciplinary forum to explore the emotional and social sides of patient care. Facilitated story-telling and discussions will inspire reflection, enhance connection, and improve well-being within the challenging world of intensive and critical care. Join us for an inspiring and compassionate conversation!

Mastering Inhaled Anesthetics in the ICU: From Theory to Practice

Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 at 1:00-5:00 PM PT
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre Room 217
Fee: Free

Email SAVE-ICU@sunnybrook.ca to register.

This 4-hour interactive workshop will provide ICU providers (physicians, nursing, respiratory therapy and pharmacists) with a comprehensive understanding of inhaled anesthetics’ role, usage, and impact on critically ill patients. The session includes an overview of inhaled anesthetics’ pharmacology and rationale for their use in the ICU, technical and procedural aspects and case based discussions.