If you are a media representative and wish to attend the Congress or have any specific questions about the program, press registration or other details, please contact the WSC Press Office (B&K):
Dr. Birgit Kofler: kofler@bkkommunikation.at; Phone: +43-1-3194378-13; Mobile: +43-676-6368930
Roland Bettschart,MA: bettschart@bkkommunikation.com, Phone: +43-1-3194378-12; Mobile: +43-676-6356775
Invitation for Media Representatives
For English version click here
For German version click here
Press Registration
Media representatives can register free of charge upon presentation of a valid press identity card or official letter of assignment.
To pre-register, please use the
Online Registration and Accommodation Form and mark “PRESS” on it. Please send by fax your press credentials attn: 6th World Stroke Congress Registration Department at: +41 22 732 2850.
You may also register onsite at the Congress.
Press Facilities
A press center equipped with computers and internet connection will be open for registered media representatives from Wednesday, September 24 from 08:00 until Saturday September 27 at 13:00. All press releases published during the Congress will be available at the press center.
Press Briefings
Two official WSO press briefings will be held in the course of the Congress:
- Local Press Briefing (in German, with a focus on media representatives based in Vienna): Wednesday September 24 at 10:30.
- International Press Briefing (in English): Thursday September 25 at 09:00.
More details on the press briefings will be available here soon.
Press Releases
Advance announcements will be available online soon.
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| Höchste internationale Auszeichnung für Schlaganfallforschung geht an Österreicher |
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| New study: Mirror therapy successful in treating stroke induced paralysis |
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| German stroke study: Telemedicine prevents disability |
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| New study: Public information campaigns improve awareness of stroke symptoms |
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| Carotid artery disease as a risk factor in stroke: Modern imaging techniques reveal “vulnerable” atherosclerotic plaque and can identify appropriate candidates for surgery |
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| 92 % of stroke deaths occur in low and middle income countries – “ABC of stroke management” provides global education in largest professional stroke campaign ever held |
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| Global Burden: 20 million stroke events occur per year – WSO President calls for implementation of proven strategies |
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| Stroke researchers present the latest results of trials on medications and surgery – Study shows benefit for extended therapeutic window in thrombolysis |
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| Weltkongress in Wien ist Auszeichnung für die hervorragende Struktur der Schlaganfall- Versorgung in Österreich - Stroke Units vorbildlich im internationalen Vergleich |
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