23RD WORLD CONGRESS
International federation for the surgery of
obesity and metabolic disorders

26th - 29th September 2018.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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All rates are exclusive of 5% VAT charges. Any additional VAT or Taxes levied by UAE government to be applicable.


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Registration Fees

Category Early Bird Rates
Untill 30 June 2018
Regular Rates
1 July - 24 Sept 2018
Onsite Registration Rates
25 Sept - 29 Sept 2018
Delegate – IFSO Member $490.00 $580.00 $725.00
Delegate – Non Member $600.00 $685.00 $850.00
Delegate - Integrated Health, Residents & Students $250.00 $325.00 $375.00
Accompanying Person $85.00 $100.00 $125.00

Regular rates will be and active till 12 noon 24th September 2018, +4 GMT (Dubai Time).

After this time and date, all registrations are to be made onsite.

Registration Fee Inclusions:
  • Registered IFSO Members, Non Members, Integrated Health, Residents and Students are entitled to attend all scientific sessions, the exhibition, receive the conference material.
  • All registrants are required to pre-register.
  • For administrative and preparatory reasons, pre-registration & name changes are possible until 26th August 2018 12:00 hrs (GMT+ 4). From this date onwards, we advise you to register and pay the applicable fee on-site during conference registration hours commencing on 26th September 2018
  • Accompanying persons will be entitiled only to the Welcome Reception on 26th September 2018
Post Graduate Courses - 26 Sept 2018
Course Name Category Until 1 Aug 2018 1 Aug onwards & Onsite
How to conduct and publish quality research IFSO Member $240.00 $285.00
Non Member $285.00 $335.00
Integrated Health Professional / Resident / Fellow / Student $140.00 $165.00
Bariatric Registries & their value - MBSAQIP, IFSO, SRC IFSO Member $240.00 $285.00
Non Member $285.00 $335.00
Integrated Health Professional / Resident / Fellow / Student $140.00 $165.00
Bariatric Endoscopy for weight loss, weight regain and management of complications IFSO Member $240.00 $285.00
Non Member $285.00 $335.00
Integrated Health Professional / Resident / Fellow / Student $140.00 $165.00
Metabolic Surgery from Basics to Clinical evidence IFSO Member $240.00 $285.00
Non Member $285.00 $335.00
Integrated Health Professional / Resident / Fellow / Student $140.00 $165.00
Complications of Bariatric surgery (prevention & Mgmnt) IFSO Member $240.00 $285.00
Non Member $285.00 $335.00
Integrated Health Professional / Resident / Fellow / Student $140.00 $165.00
Revisional surgery for weight regain IFSO Member $240.00 $285.00
Non Member $285.00 $335.00
Integrated Health Professional / Resident / Fellow / Student $140.00 $165.00
One anastomosis gastric bypass/mini gastric bypass IFSO Member $240.00 $285.00
Non Member $285.00 $335.00
Integrated Health Professional / Resident / Fellow / Student $140.00 $165.00
Enhanced Recovery in Bariatric Surgery & Perioperative care IFSO Member $240.00 $285.00
Non Member $285.00 $335.00
Integrated Health Professional / Resident / Fellow / Student $140.00 $165.00
Multi-disciplinary team, basics of obesity (bile salts, gut microbiota etc) IFSO Member $240.00 $285.00
Non Member $285.00 $335.00
Integrated Health Professional / Resident / Fellow / Student $140.00 $165.00
Hands on Course on Surturing & Stapling Techniques IFSO Member $240.00 $285.00
Non Member $285.00 $335.00
Integrated Health Professional / Resident / Fellow / Student $140.00 $165.00

Airport Transfers - Including Meet & Assist

Transfer Price per person
Delegate Transfer Rate USD 90
Hotel to DXB Airport USD 90

Visa Service

Service Price per person
VISA Service* USD 170

*After submitting the complete registration form and paying the fees, the congress organizer will send a confirmation for the registration and a visa application form. Visa issuance is subject to approval from UAE Immigration. To avail visa service, booking of the hotel through MCI Middle East LLC is mandatory. Your visa application must be made latest by 26th August 2018

Terms & Conditions

  • If the payment is made after the early bird deadline the Standard Registration Fee will be applicable and invoiced
  • If the payment is made before 10 days of the congress a proof of payment or a letter of guarantee will be required
  • If you cannot attend IFSO 2018 we are happy to accept a substitute colleague until the 26th August 2018. After this date, all name changes can only be coordinated onsite. There will be no refunds for any cancellations made within 30 days from the Conference date
  • Above rates are exclusive of 5% VAT charges. Any additional VAT or Taxes levied by UAE government to applicable.

Cancellation & Refunds

  • 100% refund - the congress secretariat must receive a notification of cancellation in writing at least 60 days before the event. This will entitle the delegate to a 100% refund less an administrative fee of USD 100.00 or AED 365.00
  • No refund - 100% cancellation fee will be charged for any cancellations made within 60 days prior to the event date.
  • Notifications of cancellations must be sent by email to ifso2018@mci-group.com

Bank Transfer

Beneficiary MCI Middle East LLC
Account USD: 1021233252602 / IBAN AE280260001021233252602
Bank Emirates NBD
Address P.O. Box 11954, Al Souk Branch, Dubai, U.A.E.
Swift Code EBILAEAD

* Please indicate your name, your reference number and IFSO 2018 against remmitance reference enabling our bank to accurately locate your payment

Credit Card Payment Authorization

Please fax or email a copy of both sides of the credit card including your passport copy to: MCI Middle East LLC P.O. Box 124752, Dubai. Fax: +971 4 311 63 01. Email:
Payment is settled in USD according to the exchange rate of the day when the above credit card is debited by MCI.

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All rates are exclusive of 5% VAT charges. Any additional VAT or Taxes levied by UAE government to be applicable.