ISOQOL 2026 FAQ
Updated 8 September 2026
Badges
Each in-person attendee will receive a name badge upon check-in at the Annual Conference. Your name badge is the official conference pass and should be worn at all times during the meeting. Name badges are required for entry into paid/ticketed events, as well as the conference lunches Monday through Wednesday.
Business Center / Printing
While the hotel does not have a traditional business center, the Concierge desk connected to the main Reception desk offers printing, scanning and photocopying services.
ISOQOL Staff cannot offer assistance with onsite printing.
Certificates of Attendance
Certificates of attendance will be distributed electronically directly following the conference to all registrants. Those who require a physical certificate can request one during the conference at the registration desk.
Certificates of Presentation
Certificates of presentation will be distributed electronically directly following the conference. Presentation certificates are issued to the presenting author for general abstracts only. Those who require a physical certificate can request one during the conference at the registration desk.
Coat Check
Given that most of our attendees are staying at the conference hotel, ISOQOL does not accommodate coat or luggage check at the registration desk. Attendees are responsible for their belongings.
Coffee Breaks
The conference registration fee includes two coffee breaks daily on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Coffee will be served in the Foyer.
| Day | Morning Coffee Service | Afternoon Coffee Break |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 19 October | 7:00 am - 10:50 am | 3:15 pm - 4:05 pm |
| Tuesday, 20 October | 7:30 am - 10:20 am | 2:50 pm - 3:40 pm |
| Wednesday, 21 October | 7:30 am - 10:05 am | 2:30 pm - 3:20 pm |
Contact Information
Prior to arriving to the Annual Conference, you can contact ISOQOL staff at conference@isoqol.org with registration questions.
During the Annual Conference, staff members are available to assist you onsite at the registration desk during operating hours.
Currency
The Czech Republic uses the Czech Koruna (CZK) as currency.
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Onsite payment methods
ISOQOL accepts credit card payment (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express) processed through PayPal. ISOQOL also accepts cash (USD or local currency CZK). If you wish to pay by check, please note that checks must be in U.S. Dollars, drawn on a U.S. bank and made payable to ISOQOL.
Exhibit Hall Hours
Exhibits are open on Sunday during the Welcome Reception. They are also open Monday – Wednesday during the coffee breaks and lunch break.
Exhibitors: Set-up and Tear-down
| Day | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 18 October | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Exhibitors Arrive to Set-up |
| Tuesday, 20 October | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Exhibitors Tear Down |
Guests and Children
ISOQOL asks delegates to refrain from taking children, spouses or guests to any educational session offered at the Annual Conference.
Sessions at the conference are restricted to registered attendees only.
Hotel
All sessions will take place at the conference hotel.
Clarion Congress Hotel Prague
Freyova 33
190 00 Prague 9 - Vysočany
Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 211 131 139
Email: info@cchp.cz
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Internet Access
All attendees can connect to the conference hotel Wi-Fi with the details below. For reference anytime, the internet password is printed on the back of your badge.
Network: Congress Username: bqc10@clarion.cz Password: bqc10
Language
English is the primary language of the United States and the official language of ISOQOL. All presentations will be written and presented in English.
Lunch Breaks
The 2026 Annual Conference registration rate includes buffet lunches on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Buffet lunch is served continuously throughout the break. The lunch is scheduled for 1 hour and 45 minutes to help attendees maximize break times to include other scheduled meetings in the conference program.
| Day | Buffet Lunch | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 19 October | 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Veduta Restaurant |
| Tuesday, 20 October | 11:35 am - 1:20 pm | Veduta Restaurant |
| Wednesday, 21 October | 11:35 am - 12:55 pm | Veduta Restaurant |
Note: Attendees who purchased in advance boxed lunches for Sunday (pre-conference day) may present their name badge to hotel staff to pick up their meal at 12:00 pm.
Photography Disclaimer / Session Recording Policy
By registering for the ISOQOL Annual Conference, you hereby give consent to be photographed by ISOQOL staff for the purposes of advertising and public display.
Session content is copyright-protected by ISOQOL. Recording of any session (including screen capture) without the consent of ISOQOL is prohibited. Any recording made with the consent of ISOQOL is for personal use only and cannot be reproduced or distributed.
Registration
2026 Annual Conference in-person registration includes:
- Access to scientific content from Monday through Wednesday – including all plenary sessions, oral sessions, poster sessions, and symposia
- Access to the exhibit area and the Welcome Reception on Sunday evening
- Morning coffee service, Monday – Wednesday
- Afternoon coffee break, Monday – Wednesday
- Buffet lunch, Monday – Wednesday
- All the virtual registration benefits listed below
2026 Annual Conference virtual registration includes:
- Plenary session on-demand recordings
- Access to the virtual poster hall
- Membership dues
- ISOQOL member registration includes 2027 membership with continued access to full member benefits
- Nonmember registration includes prorated 2026 membership and 2027 membership with access to full member benefits
Registration: On-site Registration Desk Hours
Sunday, 18 October
7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Monday, 19 October
7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, 20 October
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 21 October
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
At the conference registration desk, you will receive your conference badge with pre-purchased tickets, lanyard, and applicable ribbons.
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Transportation
The center of Prague can be reached by the B metro line in 10 minutes. Learn more about Prague’s metro, trams and buses at the Prague City Tourism website.
Visit the hotel concierge desk for any travel arrangements.
View the hotel website for further travel information.
Parking
Clarion Congress Hotel Prague offers underground parking for € 17 EUR/day. To receive this rate, please bring your parking ticket to the Congress Bar (for guests not staying the hotel) or the Reception desk (for accommodated guest staying at the hotel). Parking is available in the hotel garages on floor -3 (marked as floor P2 in the elevators).
The International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL) is a global community of researchers, clinicians, health care professionals, industry professionals, consultants, and patient research partners advancing health related quality of life research (HRQL).
Together, we are creating a future in which patient perspective is integral to health research, care and policy.