ABOUT WCCS 2022
DUAL MODALITY
18th WCCS 2022 will have two complementary components.

In Buenos Aires, we want to ensure you get the most from being together with world leading experts. You can expect to attend new session formats, as well as onsite activities to facilitate networking to share the latest developments in Cancer of the Skin medicine and patient care with peers and friends. We are determined to make the experience of attending a congress in person more memorable and rewarding than it has ever been before. The highest sanitary measures will be in place for your safety.

The digital experience will continue to bring the clinical updates to those who are unable to attend in person. The full program will be available on demand and many of the sessions will be streamed live from the congress center in Buenos Aires.

The four-day program will be rich and stimulating, with important content for clinical practice and research.

THE SKIN CANCER FOUNDATION

Since it was founded in 1979, The Skin Cancer Foundation has set the standard for educating the public and the medical community about skin cancer. It is the only international organization devoted solely to combating the world's most common cancer, now occurring at epidemic levels.

Worldwide, more than 13 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed annually. Each year in the U.S. there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung and colon. Tragically, in the U.S. one person dies every hour of melanoma, one of the most dangerous forms of skin cancer.

Ninety percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun, but the incidence of skin cancer can be dramatically reduced through education and behavior modification. That's why The Skin Cancer Foundation creates public awareness and educational programs that help people understand the importance of skin cancer prevention, early detection and prompt, effective treatment.

HOST SOCIETY-CILAD

Ibero Latin American College of Dermatology (CILAD) is a non-pr ofit organization that brings together more than 4,000 active members from 23 Ibero-American countries.

With more than 70 years of history, it was founded in 1948 in Havana, Cuba, with the aim of fostering the scientific development of the specialty and promoting the fraternal links of Spanish-Portuguese speaking dermatologists. The authorities of the institution, formed by the Board of Directors and National Delegates, are elected during the General Assembly of Members every 2 years. CILAD has 23 Scientific Chapters of different subspecialties of dermatology.

Mission
“Foster the development of Latin American dermatology through scientific exchange between specialists, the generation of fraternal links between colleagues, and education to the community”
HOST SOCIETY FUNDACION CANCER DE PIEL
PRESIDENT´S MESSAGE

Dear colleagues and friends,

On behalf of our co-organizers, the Skin Cancer Foundation (USA), CILAD (Colegio Iberolatinoamericano de Dermatología), the Fundación del Cáncer de Piel (Argentina) and the Organizing Committee, I am honored to extend a cordial invitation to participate in the 18th World Congress on Cancers of the Skin, Buenos Aires, Hybrid Event, October 26 - 29, 2022.

In our original planning stage, we had scheduled the event in June 2020. Thus, we would be celebrating the “Silver Anniversary” of the 1995 5th World Congress on Cancers of the Skin, held in Buenos Aires. But along came COVID -19 and abruptly changed our 2020 scheduled event! We believe that October 2022 is a time to open our imposed frontier barriers and return to a normal pattern of scientific activities.

Reflecting back on the 1995 Scientific Program, one can realize the tremendous advances that have been made in the field of skin cancer, and ponder on the challenges we continue to face.

Our aim is to convene, Onsite and Online, in a Hybrid Congress, colleagues interested in the basic science, prevention and treatment of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer.

The Congress Organizing Committee is working to ensure high interdisciplinary scientific standards and a friendly environment to encourage networking and interpersonal communication.

We shall come together to teach, to learn and to enjoy friendship!

Buenos Aires city has become a major world tourism destination, a city with diverse cultural heritage and many friendly local traditions. It has excellent worldwide transport connections and affordable accommodations. It is also a base from where to plan pre or post congress trips to unique scenic natural sights in Southern Latin America.

Think “South”! Join us in Buenos Aires, for a rewarding academic and friendly experience at the 18th WCCS, Buenos Aires, Onsite & Online, October 26 - 29, 2022.

Yours sincerely,

Fernando Stengel MD
President
18th World Congress on Cancers of the Skin®
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Fernando M Stengel
PRESIDENT
Carlos F Gatti
VICE-PRESIDENT
Horacio Cabo
GENERAL SECRETARIAT
Matías Maskin
GENERAL SECRETARIAT
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Mazzuoccolo Luis
Chair
Abel Gonzalez
Surgery
Gabriela Cinat
Oncology
Gabriel Casas
Pathology
PATRONAGES
Sociedad Argentina de Dermatología
Asociación Argentina de Oncología Clínica
Asociación Argentina de Dermatología
Sociedad Argentina de Cancerología
Sociedad Argentina de Patología
Sociedad Ibero latinoamericana de Dermatopatología
Sociedad Boliviana de Dermatología
Asociación Guatemalteca de Dermatología
Sociedad Centroamericana y del Caribe de Dermatología
Sociedad Mexicana de Dermatología
Sociedad Mexicana de Cirugía Dermatológica y Oncológica. AC.
Academia Mexicana de Dermatología
Sociedad Paraguaya de Dermatología
Sociedad Peruana de Dermatología
Círculo Dermatológico del Perú
Sociedad de Dermatología del Uruguay
Sociedad de Dermatología Pediátrica para Latinoamérica
Sociedad Chilena de Dermatología y Venereología
VENUE
Buenos Aires Marriott
Health & Safety Protocols
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Registration Desk and Congress Secretariat
The registration desk is located at Ground floor, Buenos Aires room

Opening hours:
Wednesday, October 26 10:30-18:30h
Thursday, October 27 08.00-18:30h
Friday, October 28 08.00-18.00h
Saturday, October 29 08.00-13:30h
Digital Badge
In order to avoid delays in entering the sessions on the first day of the Congress, please have the Provisional Credential printed or on your cell phone, which you will receive by email.
This badge will be valid only on October 26 until 17:00h. Then you must withdraw the definitive credential in the registration area.
Speaker Ready- Room
All session rooms are equipped with LCD projection for PowerPoint presentation. Speakers are asked to hand in their presentation well in advance before the lecture Speakers making their presentation in the early morning sessions should ensure that they have checked-in during the previous day.
To ensure smooth transition between speakers and appropriate audiovisual technical support, it is requested that speakers do not plan on connecting their laptop.

Room1: Sarmiento Room
First Floor
For presentations in Panamericano N & S

Opening Hours
Wednesday, October 26 12:00-18:00h
Thursday, October 27 08.00-18:30h
Friday, October 28 08.00-18.00h
Saturday, October 29 08.00-13:00h
Room 2: Rio Colorado Room
Basement
For presentations in Rio Parana & Amazonas

Opening Hours
Wednesday, October 26 12:00-16:30h
Thursday, October 27 08.00-18:30h
Friday, October 28 08.00-18.00h
Saturday, October 29 09.00-11:00h
Exhibition Opening Hours
Wednesday, October 26 13:30-18:00h
Thursday, October 27 09:00-18:00h
Friday, October 28 09:00-18:00h
Saturday, October 09:00-13:30h

Admittance to the exhibit hall is limited to registered participants.
Scientific Program
NO printed final program will be available on site. The program-at-a-glance will be delivered with the badge.

The program can be accessed through
• Congress App: WCCS2022 Available for IOS and Android operating systems
• Congress web page
• Touch screens located at the venue
E-Posters
Abstracts selected for e-Posters will be published as electronic posters during the Congress and will be available for viewing in the Interactive e-Poster area which is located at the basement floor.
Official language
Pre-Congress Meetings will be in Spanish
Congress sessions will be in English. However, simultaneous translation into Spanish will be provided Headphones and receivers for speakers and delegates will be handed over and collected at the entrance of the meeting room.
Travel Desk
Medieval Empresa de Viajes y Turismo has a desk at the Congress' venue, at Panamericano Foyer, Mezzanine. The staff at this desk will help you with all issues related to hotel accommodation and tours.
Cloakroom
The cloakroom is located at the ground floor and open during congress hours. Please be sure to collect all personal belongings at the end of each day.
Certificate of attendance
The Certificate of Attendance is available for online downloading directly from the Congress website from November 4, 2022 by entering your surname and last name same as registered.
The Certificate of Attendance can be downloaded for a period of six months Please note that the Congress Secretariat will not mail certificates to participants after the event.
Lost & Found
Found items should be returned to the Registration Desk. If you lose or find something, please report to this desk for assistance.
Disclaimer
The Organizing Committee, CILAD and Ana Juan Congresos cannot accept liability for injuries or losses of whatever nature incurred by participants and/or accompanying persons, nor for loss or damage to their luggage and/or personal belongings. Delegates participate in all tours and events at their own risk. Participants are advised to take out insurance against loss, accidents or damage that could incur during the Congress
Smoking Policy
This is a non-smoking event. Smoking is not allowed in meeting rooms, exhibition, poster areas, hospitality rooms, registration area, restrooms, and halls. Please help keep the conference premises a non-smoking environment.
Transport apps
Beat - Cabify - Uber - Didi
Credit Cards
Major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, stores and restaurants.
Electric power
Electric power in Argentina is 220 volts, 50 cycles, alternating current.
Currency exchange
The Argentinean currency is the peso ($). Currency can be exchanged at banks and bureaus of exchange, just by showing your passport.
More info: https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/en/article/money