General information

Ticket includes access to all sessions, access to the exhibition, lunch and drinks.

Registration for the conference will only be possible through our online registration form. The online registration system will remain open until 23 June 2026, 17.00 CET. After this date registrations can only be made on-site at the conference venue.

Registration Fees (no VAT applicable)

*(Under)graduate, PhD students & Trainees. Upload of proof of academic status required when registering

XR4REHAB members

Members of the XR4REHAB Collaboration & Innovation Network receive a substantial discount on a ticket for the conference. This benefit already equals the membership fee, so all the more reason to become a member. More information can be found here.

The abstract submission is closed now.
Abstracts have been reviewed and the accepted abstracts are categorized as an oral or a poster presentation. Oral presentations can be viewed in the programme, poster presentations can be viewed here.

The Mentoring breakfast is an engaging opportunity for undergraduate, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to interact with experienced researchers from academia, clinicians and people from the industry. Engage in rich discussion and ask questions on a range of topics. Example of topics that may be discussed include: Strategies to increase productivity, Writing tips, Grants writing, Work-life balance, Time management etc.. A group of mentees will be paired with two mentors with different expertise related to virtual rehabilitation research.

Sign up now for this free mentoring breakfast as an add-on to your registration. The number of participants is limited to 40.

At the end of the first conference day, a relaxt and informal evening will be organized by the local team in Cork. More information will follow soon.

Cork is Ireland’s second-largest city, located in the south of the country and known for its maritime history, food scene, and “Rebel City” nickname. Founded in the 6th century, the city is built on the River Lee and has a rich cultural heritage that includes Viking influence. Visitors can explore its hilly streets, enjoy its many pubs and restaurants, visit historic sites like St. Finn Barre’s Cathedral, and experience its famous English Market. 

Follow your Hysterical Histories guide as they introduce you to some of Cork’s most fascinating people and to places like St Finbarre’s Cathedral and Elizabeth Fort where you’ll take in some live comedy action before stopping for a photo op at the World Famous English Market. Who knows you may even choose to take part in some Medieval Madness at St Peters Church in the heart of the old City during your time with us. One thing is certain on a Hysterical Histories walking tour, you’ll will discover the highlights of Cork’s 1500-year history, meet a city full of quirky characters, engage with our hysterical actor guide and laugh your way around Cork City on this truly unique walking tour that’s all about having fun and Cork History of course.

The tour starts on Friday, 26 June at 17.30 from the Honan Chaple UCC gate.
Participation in the tour costs 15 euros; you can sign up as an add-on to your registration.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK
College Road
Cork T12 K8AF
Ireland

More information here

You can find information how to get to the University College Cork (UCC) here.

Information on parking at UCC can be found here.

And information on parking in Cork you can find here.

You can find information how to get to Cork here.

There are many accommodation options in Cork in various price ranges. Below are some of our selected options.

UCC Campus Accommodation

-Crow’s Nest Apartments
Single Occupancy: €147 per person per night (bed & continental breakfast)
Double Occupancy: €168 per night (bed & continental breakfast)

-Victoria Lodge (Student Option)
Single Ensuite Room: €100 per person per night (bed & continental breakfast)
Should you wish to book without breakfast, a reduction of €10.00 per person per night will apply.

Book early! After May 24th, we can no longer guarantee reservations; bookings will be subject to availability.

How to Make a Booking Using the Campaign Code

Kingsley Hotel

€230.00, single occupancy & €250.00, double occupancy, including breakfast. You can book by sending an email to reservations@thekingsley.ie and quote ‘World Conference on Virtual Reality 2026’ to avail of the preferred rate.

The organization will apply for European CME credits (ECMEC®s) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®).

Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/education/earn-credit-participation-international-activities. Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Rehabilitation physicians, allied health professionals and other rehabilitation specialists, pain specialists, biomedical engineers, entrepreneurs working in the field of VR, researchers, post docs, students, innovation managers & others interested.

The conference organisers cannot be held responsible for any direct or indirect loss, injury or damage to any property, whatever the cause may be. Normal caution should be exercised by all participants.
It is recommended to effect adequate personal, health and travel insurances.

In the event that the conference cannot be held or is postponed due to events beyond the control of the congress organisers (force majeure) or due to events which are not attributable to wrongful intent or gross negligence of the congress organisers, the congress organisers reserve the right to reimburse the registration fee to the attendee after deducting costs already incurred for the organisation of the conference and which could not be recovered from third parties.