2024 SMFM Global Congress

SMFM is excited to announce the following speakers:

*Confirmed invited speakers as of 10 May 2024.
Speaker list is in alphabetical order by last name and subject to change.

Hotel blocks will be announced on Monday, 3 June.

For the SMFM Global Congress, SMFM has secured a limited number of room blocks at discounted rates in and around City Center.

The number of rooms within the various hotel blocks are limited and we expect the rooms to go quickly. As September is a busy time of year in Rome, SMFM encourages all registrants to book early. Discounted rates will range from 250 to 450 euros/night. To secure the discounted rates at the congress hotels, reservations will need to be made through the process SMFM will outline on 3 June.

2023 - 2026 SMFM Global Congress Steering Committee

• Dr. Joseph (Joey) Biggio, Jr., Global Congress Steering Committee Chair (New Orleans, LA – USA)
• Dr. Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, Global Congress Steering Committee Advisor/SMFM President (La Jolla, CA – USA)
• Dr. Alan Tita (Birmingham, AL – USA)
• Alana Mallory (Staff Liaison, Director, Global Events and Strategic Initiatives, SMFM)
• Kasey McNeil (Staff Liaison, Sr. Director, Corporate Relations, SMFM)
• Nneka St. Gerard (Chief Program Officer, SMFM)
• Christina Wurster (CEO, SMFM)

2024 SMFM Global Congress Planning Committee

• Dr. Daniele Di Mascio, Local Arrangements Chair (Rome, IT - Italy)
• Dr. Vincenzo Berghella (Italy, based in Philadelphia, PA – USA)
• Dr. Bo Jacobsson (Gothenburg, SE – Sweden)
• Dr. Martijn Oudijk (Amsterdam, NL – Netherlands)
• Dr. Aris Papageorghiou (London, ENG – UK)
• Dr. Hen Sela (Israel, IL – Israel)
• Dr. Yves Ville (Paris, FR – France)

Global Congress Advisors

• Dr. Anthony (Tony) Sciscione, SMFM Immediate Past President (Newark, DE – USA)
• Dr. Joanne Stone, SMFM Past President (New York, NY – USA)

Frequently Asked Questions

General Meeting Information

• What are the 2024 Global Congress dates?

Wednesday, 25 September through Saturday, 28 September. Postgraduate courses will take place on Wednesday, 25 September, with exhibits opening on Thursday, 26 September. The Global Congress program, which includes all the abstract presentations, will begin on Thursday, 26 September.

• What is the official language of the Global Congress?
  The official language of the SMFM Global Congress is English.

• Are any meals provided during the pre-Congress Postgraduate Courses?
  Courses require additional registration and additional registration fees. Included in the extra registration fee, lunch will be provided for Postgraduate Course registrants and a coffee break. All the hotels SMFM has secured for the Congress offer breakfast as part of their room rate package, so SMFM encourages attendees to eat breakfast before they attend the courses. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. 
  
  
• Will there be a virtual component to the SMFM Global Congress?
  The Global Congress will be an in-person meeting and no, there will not be a virtual component to the congress.
  
  

Registration and Pricing

• I see a note that registration prices are inclusive of VAT. What is VAT and why is it being charged as part of my registration fee?
  VAT stands for “Value Added Tax.” To enable SMFM to conduct business in Rome as a foreign entity, SMFM is legally required to collect and pay VAT on all registrations and registration fees. All registration prices are listed in USD and are inclusive of VAT, which for Italy, is a rate of 22%.

• Are there any registration discounts available?
  We are using a tiered registration model for the SMFM Global Congress. To secure the best rate, please register during the Early Bird period (May through 12 July) or during the Standard Registration period (13 July through 31 August).  
   
  Discounts are also available for certain membership categories, and will be reflected in the pricing shown during registration, after logging in. If you need assistance with your membership, please contact the Membership Team at smfm@smfm.org.
  
  
• Are there any opportunities for travel support?
  If you are currently practicing in a Low- or Middle-Income Country (LMIC) and would like to apply for additional travel support, we are pleased to announce that the Foundation for SMFM is offering a Global Congress Travel Scholarship. Click here to learn more and applications are due on Friday, 31 May. For questions, please contact foundation@smfm.org.

• What is included in my registration for the Global Congress?
  All plenary and concurrent sessions, poster presentations, networking events, exhibits, and industry-sponsored sessions are included in your Global Congress registration fee.
  
  
• What is not included in my registration for the Global Congress?
  Postgraduate courses are not included in your Global Congress registration fee and must be purchased separately during the registration process. 

• I am presenting an abstract, do I have to register?
  Yes. All meeting participants, including course faculty, concurrent session speakers, plenary speakers, and abstract authors for both oral and poster presentations, must register for the Global Congress.
  
  
• I am presenting at a session during the Global Congress. Do I have to register and pay for the Global Congress?
  Yes. All meeting participants must register for the Global Congress.
  
  
• I am presenting in a Postgraduate Course and not planning to stay for/attend the rest of the Global Congress. Do I need to register for the Global Congress?
  No. Postgraduate Course faculty are not required to register for the abstract sessions portion of the meeting. Registration for the course in which you are presenting will be complimentary and your registration for the course will be managed by program staff.
  
  
• How do I register for the plenaries, poster sessions, or oral concurrent sessions taking place on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday?
  We are not collecting preregistration for these agenda items. Those registered for the Global Congress are welcome to attend the sessions of their choice.
  
  

Hotel and Housing

• How may I reserve a hotel room for my stay?
  To obtain a group rate, please visit the Hotel/Housing Information tab to view the options SMFM has secured.  

Exhibitor/ Sponsorship Information

Kasey McNeil at kmcneil@smfm.org

Senior Director, Meetings & Corporate Partnerships

• Exhibits/Sponsorship
• Industry Supported Symposia

Tracy Hall at thall@smfm.org

Senior Coordinator of Exhibits and Event Services

• Exhibitor Registration
• General Inquiries