ONSITE INFORMATION

Conference Venue

The conference will take place in the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Canada.

Venue address: 375 York Ave, Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada R3C 3J3

Onsite Health and Safety Measures 

The health and safety of all who attend MACRO 2022 is our priority. Here are some guidelines to help keep you and other attendees safe:

• If you experience COVID symptoms before you leave for Canada, please do not travel.
• Familiarize yourself with COVID travel guidelines published by the Government of Canada https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada
• Familiarize yourself with safety guidelines issued by major international airports in Canada at which you are most likely to land. For more information on this matter, please visit our MACRO 2022 FAQs page on our website.

Venue Ventilation:  The venue has been evaluated to ensure airflow and filtration is compliant with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 13 level capable of removing particles as small as the COVID-19 virus.

1. Masks are optional.  However, you are encouraged to wear a mask when on site as this remains a recommendation of Manitoba Public Health.  The Convention Centre staff, vendors and service providers will continue to wear masks for the foreseeable future.
2. You are not required to provide proof of vaccination.
3. Remain socially distanced whenever possible.

For detailed description of the venue's safety measures, please refer to the Convention Centre's Safe Events Guide here.

Registration Hours 

Onsite Speaker Ready Room Hours (Location: VIP Salon) 

Poster Presenter 

All Poster Presentations/Boards are located in the Exhibit Hall (first floor - MR.# 1-5). Each Poster Board is identified by a professionally lettered sign with the assigned Poster Number. The Poster Board Number corresponds with the pre-assigned Poster Number provided in your confirmation letter and printed in the Abstract Book and the Conference Program.

You can visit our full Congress Program webpage to check out all the in-person sessions and on-demand virtual content (pre-recorded presentations and e-posters).

Poster Display Time

Posters will be on display for the entire duration of the Congress (Sunday, July 17, 2022 - 1:00 PM - Thursday, July 21, 2022 - 8:00 PM).

ePoster  

ePosters will be available for delegates via the on-demand library.

WIFI

Network: WCLC 2022

ATM

There are two ATM machines located in the Mall Area - One is located in between Hall C and Foyer D, the other is close to the café in between Hall A and Hall B.

Charging Station

Charging station is conveniently located in the Exhibit Hall (Hall B) allowing delegates to power up their cell phones, iPads and other electronic devices for free.

MACRO 2022 Mobile App

Download the free official mobile app “macro2022” for a convenient way to stay up-to-date via your phone or tablet. View the full scientific schedule, abstracts, exhibit information, and general conference and venue information on our user-friendly app! You will be notified about updates on program or room changes via notification alerts on the mobile app.

The app is compatible with all iOS devices and all Android mobile devices. You can scan the following QR codes to download the app:

Alternatively, you can click HERE to download it from the App Store and click HERE to download it from the Google Play Store.

Please check the mobile app user guide HERE to learn more about the app and its different features.

MACRO 2022 Closing Dinner

Please join us for an exclusive dinner to commemorate the successful closing of the 49^th World Polymer Congress – MACRO 2022 - on July 21st, 2022 from 18:00 to 20:00 EST.

Location: York 2-4 & Concourse, RBC Convention Center (ground floor south building).The dinner will include a rich gourmet buffet and an optional cash bar. You can book your tickets at the registration desk onsite or contact macro2022-registration@icsevents.com to book your tickets ahead of time and guarantee your spot.