SOA25 Congress

Event timings & agenda

Day 1, Tuesday 1 July

• Registration - 8:30am
• Sessions - 9:40am-4:45pm

Day 2, Wednesday 2 July

• Fun run – 6:30am
• Registration – 8:00am
• Sessions – 8:00am -5:15pm
• Social event, Albert’s Schloss -7:30pm-12:00am

Day 3, Thursday 3 July

• Registration – 8:00am
• Sessions - 08:00am – 3:00pm
• Congress close -3:00pm

The full programme is available to view on the website . You can also access it on the Congress app or by scanning the QR code on the back of your badge. 

The full agenda is available to view on the website here.

Digital Platform

The official SOA25 digital platform will give you access to our exciting programme delivered by 120+ speakers across 3 days. Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the platform and read through the User Guide to ensure you make the most of your event experience.

Discover how to:

• Join live sessions
• Download PDF Agenda
• Favourite sessions and download to your personal calendar
• View Poster Programme
• Submit your questions to speakers and chairs during the Live Q&A
• Network with attendees, speakers and sponsors
• Update your profile
• Receive important update notifications on the day
• And much more...

Follow the link below and log in using the email address with which you registered and create a password. If you previously registered for SOA24, you will be able to use the password you created in 2024. If you re unable to remember your password you will need to click on forgot password* (check your junk/spam folders!).

Please note that the digital platform is only available to delegates that have registered for the Congress. Both in-person and virtual ticket holders will have access to the platform. You will only be able to view the days you have booked to attend.

Q&A and polling

All Q&A and polling for both virtual and in-person delegates will be taken via the digital platform. During a session, select the programme from the left-hand side menu. Then use the search bar or browse sessions to select the relevant session.

• If you are using a desktop or widescreen device - Q&A and polling buttons are displayed to the right of the session broadcast screen.
• If you are using a mobile or handheld device -  Q&A and polling buttons are displayed below the session broadcast screen.

Networking

Please visit Delegates on the main menu to browse or search for other attendees. Click on the profile and then click Chat to send a direct message. Incoming messages are available to view in My Chats on the top right-hand corner of the screen. Full details are outlined in the user guide.

Cancellation

We regret that any cancellations or no shows will be charged at the full registration fee. Substitutions may be made without penalty as this will help us to reduce wastage, but must be received in writing by email to soa@ics.ac.uksoa@ics.ac.uk prior to the event.

CPD certificates

By attending SOA25, you'll earn 18 CPD points towards your annual appraisal. Certificates of attendance will be sent to your registered email address once a post-event survey has been completed. 

Exhibition

We have an extensive industry exhibition at SOA24. Full details of the companies exhibiting can be found on the Congress website here or by visiting the Exhibition Hall on the left-hand side menu on the digital platform. Please feel free to send a direct message to the stand representatives by clicking the message icon next to profiles attached to the company page.

Please ensure you take the time to visit with our exhibitors.

On demand access

Sessions will be available to watch on demand within 1 working day (subject to speaker permissions, copyright and company approval). To watch on demand, please visit the official digital platform. Please note you will not be able to participate in live Q&A when watching on demand.

Social media

We would love to see your pictures and hear your feedback from our Congress on social media using the hashtag #SOA25. Please Tweet us at @ICS_updates or Bluesky at @ICS-updates.