Conference FAQ
EWMA 2027
At the Conference
Accessibility
The venue is fully accessible.
All entrances are accessible, all areas of the building can be reached by elevator, and accessible toilets are available on every floor.
App
The EWMA 2027 app is your essential guide to the conference, giving you quick and easy access to everything you need for a successful experience.
Key features:
Discover the full scientific programme showcasing the latest research and best practices in wound care.
Personalise your schedule by bookmarking sessions, workshops, and presentations.
Explore abstracts, presentations, and speaker profiles to gain insights from leading experts and emerging voices in wound management.
Browse the exhibitor list and get ready to connect with industry leaders and explore innovative technologies.
Navigate the venue with ease using the integrated overview map.
Stay up to date with real-time notifications throughout the conference.
The EWMA 2027 app will be available for download via App Store and Google Play.
ATM
The closest ATM is located in the Shopping Center Tripla.
Badges
All participants and exhibitors must wear their name badge visibly at all times inside the conference venue.
Cloakroom
A manned cloakroom is available for all participants free of charge.
NB! Please note that the cloakroom is unable to store any items overnight and that cameras, laptop equipment, and other electronic devices cannot be stored in the cloakroom at any time.
Code of Conduct
Conference Grants
All information about EWMA Conference Grants, including eligibility criteria, the application process, and deadlines, can be found by clicking the button below.
Conference Venue
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre (Messukeskus)
Messuaukio 1
00520 Helsinki, Finland
Emergency & First Aid
In case of emergency, please approach any venue staff member for immediate assistance.
Entitlements
The EWMA 2027 registration fee includes admission to the full conference programme, access to abstracts via the conference app, free public transportation tickets for the duration of the congress, a certificate of attendance, and all designated continuing education certificates.
Internet / WiFi
Free access to the Wi-Fi at the conference venue is provided.
Lost & Found
Lost items can be handed in at the cloakroom.
Lunch
Food can be purchased at the cafés in the exhibition area.
Mobile Phones
All mobile phones must be on silent mode during the sessions.
We encourage you to share pictures and experiences from the conference with colleagues – both in person and on social media – but please show consideration for the people in your photos before sharing them.
No Smoking Policy
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the conference venue at all times.
Smoking is only permitted in the designated smoking area near the Northern Entrance.
Opening Hours
Further information will be available soon.
Parking
Messukeskus offers 4,600 parking spaces across its parking garage and outdoor parking areas.
To reach the Messukeskus Car Park, please approach from Ratapihantie.
GPS address: Ratapihantie 17, Helsinki
Privacy Policy
Sharing of contact details
The EWMA Secretariat will collect and store all personal data through the online registration system, and data will be treated by EWMA only for organisational purposes, particularly for matters in relation to the registration, monitoring of credits for CME (Continued Medical Education), as well as information about EWMA.
Each participant receives a name badge on-site carrying the full name of the participant as well as a QR code. Each participant shall consider that by accepting any scanning of the badge at any stand at the conference, the participant gives his/her authorisation to EWMA to transfer the data of the participant regarding his/her postal address and e-mail to the holder of the stand, including the authorisation to use said data for marketing purposes.
By registering for the EWMA Conference, you give consent to receiving information on EWMA activities and conferences for you or the participants you are registering. Participants can opt out of receiving any further information at any given time.
Disclaimer
In case of reasons beyond the control of the conference organisers, EWMA has the right to immediately alter or cancel the conference or any arrangements, timetables, plans, or other items relating directly or indirectly to EWMA. The participants shall not be entitled to any compensation for the damage that results from such alteration or cancellation. Furthermore, apart from any wilful damage or gross negligence committed by EWMA, EWMA shall not at any time be liable for any direct or indirect damage suffered by the participants, including consequential and immaterial damage, caused by failure to comply with any provision of this statement.
The information that you provide to EWMA will be used to ensure we provide you with products and services that best meet your needs. This may include the promotion of EWMA products and services by electronic means.
Photo/Video
Please note that video recordings/photos will be captured during the conference for use on the EWMA website and EWMA social media. Recordings will take place in session rooms and exhibition areas and will focus on capturing the atmosphere of EWMA. Recordings will not focus on individual attendees.
If you identify yourself in a specific picture or video after the conference and you do not wish it to appear on the website or social media, please contact the EWMA Secretariat and we will delete the picture or recording.
Sustainability
All information on sustainability can be found via the link below.
Translation
The conference languages is English.
In collaboration with the Finnish Wound Care Society (FWCS), a Finnish-language programme is currently being developed.
The programme will include sessions on atypical wounds, hidradenitis suppurativa, diabetic foot ulcers, and many other relevant topics.
Further details will be announced as they become available.
Scientific Programme
Abstracts
You will find all abstracts in the online programme on the conference website or the conference app.
You can search for a specific abstract, browse a complete list of all abstracts, or view abstracts by session.
In the online programme, click “Search & Explore” to access all abstracts from the conference.
In the app, go to “Programme > Abstracts > Speakers” to find them.
Best Abstract of the Year Prize
The winner of the Best Abstract of the Year will be chosen by the EWMA Scientific Committee.
The committee will choose the abstract based on the abstract guidelines.
This means that the abstract must include relevant and interesting research, and should include the following:
- Aim: Clearly state the purpose of the abstract.
- Methods: Describe your selection of observations or experimental subjects clearly.
- Results: Present your results in a logical sequence in text, table and illustrations.
- Conclusions: Emphasize new and important aspects of the study (perhaps as a discussion section) and the conclusions that are drawn from them. The conclusions need to be clear and precise.
The value of the Best Abstract of the Year Prize is EUR 100.
Certificates & CME Credits
Information on CME accreditation and the process for obtaining CME credits will be available soon.
Certificates will be made available for download after the congress.
E-Posters (Electronic Posters)
All e-Posters are on display during all conference days on touch screens located in the e-Poster area in the exhibition.
E-Posters should be uploaded online before the conference.
Please check the programme for the specific time and screen of each e-Poster session.
E-Poster Prizes
The e-Poster prizes are designed to reward the considerable work that goes into preparing an e-Poster for presentation at the conference.
To be eligible for consideration, you must have an abstract accepted for e-Poster presentation at the EWMA 2027 Conference. E-Posters that have been submitted/presented elsewhere are not eligible for the e-Poster prize.
Your accepted e-Poster will automatically be considered for this prize, provided that it has not previously been submitted elsewhere.
NB! E-Posters in the categories ‘Case Study’, ‘Post Market Surveillance’ and ‘Professional Communication’ are not considered for the prize.
E-Posters are evaluated on the following criteria:
- Visually appealing
- Well laid out in a logical manner
- Relevant and interesting content
- Clear conclusions
A panel of judges will score the e-Posters. The panel will award 3-5 e-Poster prizes.
The value of each e-Poster prize is EUR 200.
First Time International Presenter Award
This award is designed to encourage people who have not previously presented their work at an international conference.
To be eligible for this award, you must:
- Have submitted your abstract to the EWMA conference through the online abstract system and followed the abstract submission conditions.
- Have your abstract accepted for oral presentation at EWMA 2027.
- Must be a novice presenter. That is, you should not have presented previously at an international conference.
Please confirm that you are applying for this award after you have received the notification that your abstract has been accepted for oral presentation at EWMA 2027.
Furthermore, you should send a letter to scientific@ewma.org stating that this is your first presentation at an international conference, and you should enclose a letter from your employer/supervisor/manager confirming that you have not previously presented at an international conference.
The value of the First Time International Presenter Award is EUR 450.
Industry Symposia
To find a specific industry symposium in the online programme, please use the search function at the top of the page.
NB! Due to CME regulations, we are unable to display the company name or exact symposium title on the programme’s front page. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We encourage you to use the search function to locate the symposia you are looking for.
Speakers Upload Center
Further information will be available soon.
Stay in Helsinki
Accommodation
Codan Consulting has been appointed as the official hotel accommodation agent for the conference and will handle all hotel arrangements.
Hotel accommodation at special conference rates will be available via a dedicated booking website.
The booking website will be published here soon.
Contact information
Codan Consulting
Provaznická 11
110 00, Prague 1
Czech Republic
Phone: +420 601 026 251
Email: ewma@codan-consulting.com
Contact: Jitka Langova
Currency
EURO (€)
Transport to Conference Venue
The venue is well connected by public transport and easily accessible by train, tram, bus, car, or on foot.
Pasila railway station is just a short walk away, offering convenient connections to Helsinki Airport, the city centre, and other parts of the region.
Transport to & in Helsinki
PLANE 
Helsinki Airport
Located approximately 20 kilometres from Helsinki city centre, Helsinki Airport offers convenient access to the venue.
Frequent train services connect the airport with Pasila station in around 30 minutes, and from there, it’s just a 5-minute walk to the congress venue Messukeskus. The airport railway station is located directly beneath the terminal, with easy access to both arrivals and departures.
Tickets, timetables, and journey information are available on the HSL website, while tickets can also be purchased from ticket machines at the station.
A taxi ride from Helsinki Airport to the venue takes approximately 15 minutes.
TRAIN 
All local and long-distance trains stop at Pasila station, making the venue, Messukeskus, easily accessible from Helsinki city centre, Helsinki Airport, and destinations across Finland.
CAR 
For detailed information on travelling to the venue by car, please click here.
Messukeskus offers 4,600 parking spaces across its parking garage and outdoor parking areas. Parking is available 24/7.
GPS address: Ratapihantie 17, Helsinki
TAXI 
A taxi rank is located directly outside the Southern Entrance of the congress venue, Messukeskus.
Taxis can be conveniently booked via the Taksi Helsinki app, which allows users to select their preferred vehicle type and view available taxis nearby in real time.
The app is available for iPhone and Android devices.
BUS & TRAM 
Messukeskus is easily accessible by bus. Please refer to the HSL Journey Planner for the latest routes and timetables.
Tram line 2 connects Messukeskus with Töölö and Helsinki city centre. The tram stop is located directly in front of Messukeskus.
Tram line 13 connects Kalasatama Metro Station with Pasila Station, which is located right next to Messukeskus.
To easily navigate around Helsinki, we recommend using the free Citymapper app. The app provides real-time journey planning and travel information for trains, buses, trams, cycling, and walking routes.
The app is available for iPhone and Android devices.