General Information
Here is some important information you might need when attending WSAVA 2025 in Rio De Janeiro.
Riocentro
Avenida Salvador Allende, 6555 – Barra da Tijuca, Río de Janeiro, Brasil https://riocentro.com.br/
The congress will officially run in Brazil time zone (UTC-3).
The congress sessions will be primarily in English, however, some tracks will be delivered in Portuguese and Spanish, and some will be translated into Portuguese. All streams and languages will be noted in the upcoming program.
An official personalized letter of invitation will be provided to registered participants as part of the registration process. You will be able to generate an invitation letter at the end of the registration process, and you will also receive a confirmation email with a link to the invitation letter.
This invitation is prepared solely for the purpose of visa applications and is not a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide any financial support or confirmation of inclusion in the scientific program.
During the entire Congress, the attire will be casual and informal.
It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required.
Visa regulations depend on your nationality and country of origin. We suggest you contact your local Consulate for official instructions on the specific visa regulations and application procedures that may apply to you.
All event activities (including educational sessions, meal functions, exhibit hall, etc.) are exclusively reserved for registered attendees. Non-registered guests (including children, family members, colleagues, etc.) are not allowed in any of the event areas. Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and will be strictly enforced.
Please do not leave bags or suitcases unattended at any time, whether inside or outside the session halls. Hotels strongly recommend that you use their safety deposit boxes for your valuables.
The WSAVA 2025 organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants, either during or indirectly arising from WSAVA. Participants are advised to take out their own personal health and travel insurance for their trip.
An exhibition will be held. See the Sponsorship & Exhibition page, for more details regarding support, and if you have any questions, please reach out by clicking here.
If you have any questions, please visit the Contact Us page.