Frequently asked questions
The RCPsych International Congress will be taking place on Monday 10 July – Thursday 13 July 2023.
The 2023 International Congress will be taking place in Liverpool.
The venue address is: ACC Liverpool, Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront L3 4FP
For more information on how to reach the venue, please visit the ACC website.
In 2023 we are meeting again for a fully in-person International Congress in the fabulous city of Liverpool. Please note there is no option to watch along virtually. However, we will be recording sessions for purchase after Congress has taken place.
Registration for Congress 2023 is now open. Please visit our registration page for more information.
We will not be live streaming any of the 2023 Congress. The only booking option available to delegates is to attend live,
We are planning to record all plenaries, sessions and masterclasses (where speaker permission is given). Those delegates who have purchased a whole conference fee will be able to watch these recordings after the Congress has taken place at no extra cost. Those delegates who were unable to join us live in Liverpool will be able to purchase these recordings after the Congress has taken place.
You can view the full fees for attending in-person and the recording package on our registration page. Session recordings will be made available after the Congress has taken place, meaning you will not be able to watch online in real-time (the date of their release/pricing structure will be specified nearer the time).
Yes, the early bird rate is available for all bookings received before 31 March.
View our registration page for more information
Once you have registered for the Congress please email congress@rcpsych.ac.uk with your request along with a copy of your booking confirmation. We will then be able to send you an invitation letter.
We are pleased to provide you with a free accommodation booking service through Liverpool Convention Bureau. This is an online service which allows you to book accommodation to suit your needs and budget. No payment is required at the time of booking. You can secure your room/s by credit/debit card guarantee and pay the accommodation provider directly on arrival, alternatively you may arrange pre-payment by requesting a pro-forma invoice where payment must be made to the hotel 14 days prior to arrival.
Secured rates and availability have been negotiated at a number of accommodation options close to the conference venue. Click the button below for more information.
As rooms and rates are guaranteed until 27th May 2023 it is advisable to book accommodation early. After this date it may not be possible to book rooms at these rates for these hotels. If you wish to make a group booking (10+ rooms), or you are experiencing any difficulties in completing your booking online, please contact the Liverpool Convention Bureau team at accommodation@marketingliverpool.co.uk.
These exclusive rates are only available when booked via Liverpool Convention Bureau.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress 2023 is a face-to-face event and offers 120 hours of educational content. For the College’s CPD purposes, the normal daily limits will apply – i.e. claim a maximum of 6 hours
per day for days that have been attended in-person. A total of 24 CPD points for the entire Congress.
However, please note that delegates who have registered to attend the Whole Congress will have access to recordings of the sessions and keynotes. This means that they can watch content ‘on demand’ outside of the Congress dates. If they do that, these can be claimed for CPD purposes, subject to firstly, the limit of no more than 6 hours on a day and secondly, approval of their peer group. The attendance certificate provided by the College will only mention the Congress dates. If claiming CPD for watching ‘on demand’ on other days, the evidence will have to be not only the attendance certificate, but also peer group approval
If you are presenting or chairing a session/masterclass in the main Congress programme you will be offered complimentary registration for the day you are presenting. You do not have to book for this day you will be automatically registered.
If you wish to attend any further days of the Congress you will need to book and pay for this online.
Please note poster presenters will not be offered complimentary registration.
Yes, please email a pdf copy of your voucher/s to congress@rcpsych.ac.uk and specify which fee you are expecting to pay.
We will then ask you to arrange a BACS transfer for the remaining cost. Please note that we cannot provide change for any vouchers partially used.
If you are paying on behalf of someone else the best way to make payment is via BACS. Please complete and return our registration form to congress@rcpsych.ac.uk. We cannot reserve places until payment is made.
We can also take payment by credit/debit card over the phone. Please call the Congress team on 020 8618 4120 or 020 8618 4150 to do so.
Please note, that all prices are in pound sterling. If you are making an international payment, please ensure that you cover the exchange rate. You will also be required to cover any international banking charge.
If an event has to be cancelled or rescheduled we will contact you as soon as possible to notify you of the change. You will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
We cannot reimburse travel, accommodation or other costs related to the event.
If you need to cancel your booking, we will be able to refund you as follows:
80% up to one month before the first day of the event
50% between one month and up to two weeks before the first day of the event
We will not be able to offer any refunds where cancellation is received with less than two weeks’ notice.
All cancellations must be received in writing.
We will be recording al keynote presentations, sessions and masterclasses (where we have speaker permission). These will be made available after the Congress has finished.
Those who have purchased a whole conference ticket will be able to access these at no further cost. Please note that delegates who have purchased a day ticket/s will NOT receive these recordings and will be given a discounted rate for the recording package.
You can view full details of the costs on our registration page
Programme submissions for the 2023 Congress are now closed and the full programme is confirmed.
We will be opening the call for suggestions for the 2024 International Congress shortly after the event this year.
You can view the full programme online
The hashtag for the International Congress is #RCPsychIC
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