Frequently Asked Questions: British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) 2024

When is BSGE Annual Scientific Meeting 2024 taking place?

The BSGE Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) 2024 will take place on Thursday 2^nd May 2024 and Friday 3^rd May 2024.

Will BSGE ASM 2024 be a virtual, in-person or hybrid event?

The BSGE ASM 2024 will be an in-person event.

Where is the event taking place?

The BSGE ASM 2024 will take place at ICC Belfast. ICC Belfast 2 Lanyon Place, Belfast, BT1 3WH

What are the event timings?

Onsite registration will open at 07.30 on Thursday 2^nd May, please collect your delegate badge from the registration desk before joining the sessions.

Sessions will begin on day 1 at 08.00 and will begin on day 2 at 08.30.

Sessions will conclude on day 1 at 17.00. The conference will close on day two at 17.20.

Where can I view the agenda?

We will add an up-to-date, full agenda of the conference once it is finalised.

How can I get to ICC Belfast?

ICC Belfast is located at the heart of Belfast. The conference centre is within walking distance of all major city centre attractions and accommodation.

Belfast is served by 2 airports - the George Best only 8 minutes away from the ICC by car. It is also only a 2-minute walk from Lanyon Place train station. For a comprehensive guide on how to access the venue, please see the ‘Get directions’ information on the venue website here.

When travelling around Belfast here is a local taxi firm. You can click on the link to book a taxi or download the App.

Is there parking at ICC Belfast?

The closest car park to the venue is Apcoa Parking, Oxford Street - a multi-story car park just 100 metres from ICC Belfast. Car parking rates are from £3 per hour For help in finding alternative parking for the please click here.

Is ICC Belfast Easily Accessible?

From their specially trained staff to a Changing Places toilet, they support increased participation and are champions of diversity and inclusion.

Will refreshments and lunch be provided?

Yes. Refreshments and a light lunch will be offered, and there will be a conference dinner on the Thursday - if attending, please indicate your dietary requirements when you register for the conference.

Is BSGE ASM 2024 free to attend?

No. There is an attendance fee to attend BSGE ASM 2024 when you pre-register to attend. Come and join us!

Who is the conference designed for?

The BSGE ASM 2024 is designed for medical professionals, students and those with a vested interest in the work of the British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy. There will be discussions around and

sessions covering topics such as endometriosis, fertility, ectopic pregnancy, best practice and robotic surgery in benign gynaecology. All are welcome!

How can I register for BSGE ASM 2024?

Please click here to register for the event.

Do I need to register for particular sessions as part of the registration process?

You do not need to register for individual sessions, but there are pre-congress workshops available to book. When registering for the conference, you will be able to view these sessions and book onto the sessions that you wish to attend. Please follow the link here to the registration page.

Please note that registering for a pre-congress workshop does not give you access to ASM24

Will there be any social networking events at BSGE ASM 2024?

Yes! There will be networking events such as drinks receptions and dinners which you will be able to register for when registering online for an in-person ticket. Please see below for information on each event, which you will be able to select and pay for at registration.

BSGE Welcome Event- Drinks Reception with canapés

£10.00

1^st May 2024 | 18:00-19:00

ICC Belfast

BSGE BBQ night

£35

1^st May 2024 | 19:30-00:00

Waterman House Restaurant Hill Street Belfast

BSGE RIGS dinner

£35

1^st May 2024 | 19:30-00:00

The Dark Horse Restaurant 5-23 Hill Street Belfast

BSGE Annual Drinks Reception and Gala dinner

£70.00 attendee - £100 sponsor and additional guests. Please note that council, LOC and honorary members will be invoiced for their gala dinner guest ticket separately. We will contact you with further details.

2^nd May 2024 | 18:30-01:00

The Titanic Museum Belfast

Included in the price - there will be the option to tour the galleries at the Titanic Museum before the drinks reception and dinner. The galleries will be open from 18.30 with last entry at 19.15. If you do not wish to attend the tour, you can arrive for the drinks reception at 19.30 with the dinner being served at 20.00.

Can I register onsite?

Yes you will be able to register on-site, but we recommend pre-registering online to benefit from a discounted registration fee.

What is the dress code?

The dress code for BSGE ASM 2024 is business casual. The dress code for the gala dinner is black tie.

Is there a cloakroom?

Yes, there will be a cloakroom to store bags and coats in the registration hall.

Will there be sponsors at BSGE ASM 2024?

Yes, there will be sponsors at BSGE ASM 2024. Please continue to visit the event website for the latest sponsors and to explore their pages.

How can I become a Sponsor or Exhibitor at BSGE ASM 2024?

If you’d like to exhibit or become a sponsor at BSGE ASM 2024, please contact BSGE@rcog.org.uk

who will be happy to discuss the sponsorship opportunities with you.

How can I book my accommodation?

There is a vast range of accommodation available within minutes walking distance from ICC Belfast. Please click here to see all accommodation options available.

Will I have access to the presentations post-event?

Yes, the presentations will be available on Swapcard post-event. You will also be able to rewatch all the content from the conference online.

How can I provide feedback BSGE ASM 2024?

Your feedback is of great value to the British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy to ensure our events are bringing you valuable and relevant content. A post-event evaluation questionnaire will be sent to you soon after the event close to submit your feedback.

Will there be an event app?

Yes, the event app will be Swapcard. This will be an interactive app where you will be able to view which sessions are happening and when, explore the posters and interact with the poster authors, visit our sponsors virtual booths and plan you itinerary.