Vascular Access – an evidence-based approach

The WoCoVA Scientific Committee are pleased to announce that abstract submission for the 9th World Congress on Vascular Access (WoCoVA) is now open. The congress will be held from Wednesday, April 15 to Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Valencia Conference Centre (VCC) in Valencia, Spain.

We invite vascular access specialists from around the world to submit abstracts showcasing their latest scientific work in the field. Submissions may be considered for either oral or poster presentations.

The WoCoVA Scientific Committee will review all abstracts and select the highest-quality submissions for a 10-minute oral presentation. Additional accepted abstracts will be included in the poster presentation sessions.

The deadline for abstract submission is Friday, January 9, 2026.

For further details and to submit your abstract, please visit the WoCoVA website – https://wocova.com/abstracts/

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