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Frequently Asked Questions
Below you'll find answers to the most common questions you may have about SSO 2025. If you still can't find the answer you're looking for, please contact SSO at ssoannualmeeting@surgonc.org.General |
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The SSO 2025 Annual Meeting will take place at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, FL on March 27-29, 2025. |
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Registration |
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Registration can be completed online via the event website. Please use the following link to view registration categories, price levels, and policies: https://s2.goeshow.com/sso/annual/2025/registration.cfm |
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You do not need to be a member of SSO in order to attend the meeting, though members do receive reduced registration fees. |
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Registration will be ongoing throughout the meeting. Please view hours below:
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Meeting registration includes in-person attendance, as well as access to select sessions posted for on-demand viewing post conference. |
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Yes, select session recordings will be made available post conference for all registered attendees to view. OnDemand recording content can be purchased for any individual who did not register and attend the SSO 2025 Annual Meeting. |
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Yes, there are optional courses available for registration designed to benefit members of the Society and SSO 2025 attendees with an emphasis practical information for the practicing surgeon. Further information regarding SSO 2025 Pre-Meeting Course can be found HERE. |
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Yes, Spouse/Guest registration is available for purchase through the registration form. The rate of $150 includes Wednesday Welcome Reception, Thursday Happy Hour and SSO HUB access. Spouse/Guest registration is restricted to networking and social events only and is not to be used as full conference registration. Spouse/Guest registration does not have access to scientific sessions. |
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All cancellations must be sent via email to ssoannualmeeting@surgonc.org. There will be a $75 fee for cancellations received on or before January 16, 2025. For cancellations received between January 17 and March 5, 2025, a 50% cancellation charge will apply. No cancellations will be refunded beginning March 6, 2025.
If you have a serious reason for being unable to attend, you are welcome to petition for an exception to this policy. To do so, please email SSO at ssoannualmeeting@surgonc.org to explain your situation and include any documentation to support your case (documentation is optional but recommended). These petitions must be submitted by Friday, April 18, 2025 (15 business days post meeting) to be considered, and the decision regarding your petition may take up to one month after the event. |
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Yes, if you are not a U.S. citizen and are planning to attend SSO 2024, advance planning is critical. Citizens of some foreign countries will need a visa to enter the United States and attend SSO 2024. |
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Image Release
By registering for this event, I consent and authorize SSO to copyright, use and publish any of the images or recordings in any format taken of me during any SSO event. I understand these images may be used for a variety of purposes and may appear on the SSO website, in SSO publications, promotional materials, or any other media now known or to be invented. I agree that SSO will not be responsible for unauthorized use of the images or recordings. I am aware that I am not entitled to any compensation and that the images may appear with or without my name. I also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or recording taken by SSO or the person or entity designated to do so by SSO.
Consent to 3rd Parties
For nearly a decade, SSO and other organizations have shared conference registration information with exhibitors and industry supporters (excluding email address and fax number). ACCME now requires attendee consent. By checking the following box, you are giving SSO consent to share your name and contact information, including institution, mailing address with any ineligible companies or its agents associated with the SSO Meeting. Ineligible companies are those that cannot be accredited by the ACCME.
Code of Conduct Policy
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For safety reasons, children under age of 12 (including infants in carriers and strollers, or hand-carried infants and toddlers) are not permitted in the meeting space, educational sessions or SSO HUB. |
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CME/CEU |
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To claim CME credit and to print certificates after the meeting, please visit the SSO Portal. Please use your SSO login credentials to sign in. Forgotten passwords can be requested on login screen |
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Please send any questions about CME/CE credit to education@surgonc.org. Please include "SSO 2025 CME" in the subject line for reference. |
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The Society of Surgical Oncology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. |
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The Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Target Audience
Cancer surgeons and other clinicians providing care for patients with solid tumors.
Overall Educational Objectives
Upon completion of the activity, learners should be able to:
Disclaimer
The primary purpose of SSO 2025 Annual Meeting is educational. Information, as well as technologies, products and/or services discussed, are intended to inform participants about the knowledge, techniques and experiences of specialists who are willing to share such information with colleagues. A diversity of professional opinions exists in the specialty and the SSO disclaims any and all liability for damages to any individual attending this conference and for all claims which may result from the use of information, technologies, products and/or services discussed at the conference.
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Accommodations |
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SSO is pleased to offer a great selection of hotels near the Tampa Convention Center. Meeting registration MUST be completed in order to securing housing for the Annual Meeting. Direct booking links will be provided in your confirmation email upon completion of your registration. |
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The Tampa International Airport is nine miles from downtown Tampa. The approximate cost is $40 one way. Taxi and Ride App options are readily accessible. Taxi service is available at the curbside outside the baggage claim level at the ground transportation areas, Red 1 and Blue 2. Ride App pickup is available at Red baggage claim and the Blue Express curbside. |
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Faculty |
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Trained staff will be available to assist with audiovisual needs in the Speaker Ready Room located in Room 101 at the Tampa Convention Center. Course, symposia, and abstract presentations speakers may upload and edit their presentations here. |
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All presentations must be uploaded to your speaker portal. Only presenters have the ability to upload presentations.
Presentation upload will be opened prior to the SSO Annual Meeting from January 27 - March 17 in your Speaker Portal. Presentations will be available to view/update onsite in the Speaker Ready Room. |
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Exhibitors |
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There are plenty of opportunities to showcase your product at SSO 2025. Please visit our website for more information. |
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Exhibiting at the SSO 2025 Annual Meeting will provide your company with the opportunity to connect with over 2000 cancer surgeons and surgeon-scientists from around the world. To drive increased foot traffic, SSO allows companies to order food and drinks to your booth, give away freebies, and host meetings or presentations at your booth throughout the day. |
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You can view the available SSO 2025 Exhibitor Prospectus HERE. |
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Yes! Each day attendees will have multiple coffee breaks and lunch in the exhibit hall (HUB).
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