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We Can’t Wait to See You! 

ONS Congress® is right around the corner, and we cannot wait to welcome you to historic San Antonio for learning, networking, and celebrating the oncology nursing profession. Get ready to rejuvenate, refocus, and revitalize yourself and practice at this year’s ONS Congress. 

Before You Go

Plan With the Mobile App  

In early April, you’ll be able to download the ONS Congress mobile app by searching for “ONS Congress” in the App Store or Google Play.  

The app allows you to select the sessions that you want to attend, connect with fellow attendees, view the exhibitor listing, find information about how you can participate in Q&A during select sessions, access posters, view session slides*, and more!  

*Session slides in the app may vary from the slides shared during sessions due to last-minute updates and proprietary information. 

View ONS Congress Posters 

Posters are visual representations of projects or research studies conducted by your peers that have been accepted for presentation. All posters will be accessible in the ONS Congress mobile app and online schedule in early April. Take some time to review which posters could help your practice, then attend the live presentations during poster sessions at ONS Congress to speak directly with the authors. Be sure to track the number of posters you reviewed so you can select the correct option to earn your NCPD in your conference evaluation. 

Fulfill Your ONCC Certification Needs 

ONCC-Certified nurses, if you have are looking to renew your certification with NCPD points from ONS Congress, you must complete your Individual Learning Needs Assessment (ILNA) before the event begins. All ONS Congress education is listed with the corresponding ILNA categories, so you will know which sessions you need to attend to reach your certification goals. You can check the ONS Congress app to find out which sessions will meet your requirements. 

Get Connected  

Like and follow the ONS Congress blog and ONS social media accounts to stay updated on all #ONSCongress news and attendee tips. Join the ONS Congress Community* at communities.ons.org to connect with other attendees and get your conference questions answered by ONS Congress veterans. 

Learn more at ons.org/get-social.  

*ONS Communities are accessible only to ONS members. 

When You Arrive

Pick Up Your Badge  

Check your email for your registration confirmation during the week before ONS Congress. You will need this email to register on-site when you arrive. If you do not receive your email, contact ONS Customer Relations at 866-254-4ONS or help@ons.org

Grab Your Conference Materials and Network in the Welcome Lounge  

Located in the convention center lobby, the Welcome Lounge is your next stop after you get your badge. Here you will receive your show bag, complete with your ONS Congress Conference Guide, plenty of helpful information about the event, and materials from our conference supporters. Throughout the conference, use this lounge as a place to rest, network with other attendees, and pause for a photo op. 

Navigate the Conference  

Consult your conference guide for convention center maps located to help you to navigate around the conference. Get acclimated to the convention center by noting the key areas you’ll be visiting, including the Learning Hall, session rooms, the poster pavilion, and more.  

Take a look at the Learning Hall map ahead of time and find out what exhibitors and key activities will be offered in the Learning Hall during the conference. 

Become an ONS Congress Pro With ONS Congress 101 

Is this your first time attending ONS Congress? Or perhaps you’re returning but need a refresher? Get expert advice on how to make the most of the conference from the nurses who planned it! Learn what’s new, get tips and tricks, ask questions, and network with your colleagues during ONS Congress 101 on Wednesday, April 26, from 4–5 pm, or Thursday, April 27, from 7–7:45 am. 

Interact in Sessions  

Speakers may ask for your thoughts during sessions. For those that use an electronic polling system, simply scan the QR code on the session slides, then answer a poll or submit a question for Q&A. For those that do not use a polling system, simply step up to the microphones to ask your questions. Get the full instructions in your Conference Guide and mobile app.  

Plus, submit a question to be considered for discussion at the Ask ONS: Oncology Nurses Address Your Questions session on Saturday, April 29, at 11:15 am in the ONS Campus in the Learning Hall.  

Conference Hours of Operation:

Location

Wednesday,

April 26

Thursday, 

April 27

Friday,

April 28

Saturday, 

April 29

Sunday,

April 30

Convention Center Lobby

 9:30 am–7 pm  6 am–3 pm

 6:45 am–3 pm

 6:45 am–3 pm

Closed

Location

Wednesday,

April 26

Thursday, 

April 27

Friday,

April 28

Saturday, 

April 29

Sunday,

April 30

Convention Center Lobby

 9 am–6 pm  6:45 am–5:30 pm

 6:45 am–4:15 pm

 6:45 am–4:15 pm

 8 am–Noon

Location

Wednesday,

April 26

Thursday, 

April 27

Friday,

April 28

Saturday, 

April 29

Sunday,

April 30

Halls 1 and 2

Closed  11 am–3 pm

 11 am–3 pm

 11 am–3 pm

Closed

Location

Wednesday,

April 26

Thursday, 

April 27

Friday,

April 28

Saturday, 

April 29

Sunday,

April 30

Tower View Registration

Closed  11 am–6:30 pm

 7 am–6:30 pm

 7 am–3 pm

Closed

 

Location

Wednesday,

April 26

Thursday, 

April 27

Friday,

April 28

Saturday, 

April 29

Sunday,

April 30

Convention Center Lobby

Closed  7 am–4:15 pm

 7 am–4:15 pm

 7 am–4:15 pm

Closed

Location

Wednesday,

April 26

Thursday, 

April 27

Friday,

April 28

Saturday, 

April 29

Sunday,

April 30

Convention Center Lobby

Closed  7 am–4:15 pm

 7 am–4:15 pm

 7 am–4:15 pm

Closed

Location

Wednesday,

April 26

Thursday, 

April 27

Friday,

April 28

Saturday, 

April 29

Sunday,

April 30

Room 305  

 Noon–6 pm
 6:30 am–3 pm 

 6:30 am–3 pm 

 6:30 am–3 pm 

Closed

When You Return Home

Earn Your NCPD  

During ONS Congress sessions, you can earn as many as 24.5 NCPD contact hours to put toward licensure or Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) recertification. You can also earn approximately 30 additional contact hours by viewing posters any time. Submit your ONS Congress evaluation by 11:59 pm ET on May 18, 2023, to earn your NCPD. Access your evaluation through the mobile app or visit courses.ons.org. 

Learn Even More Through Recorded Sessions  

Your educational experience doesn’t have to end when you leave San Antonio. Whether you miss a session during the conference or want to review one of your favorite sessions again, recorded sessions enhance your ONS Congress experience. And they’re free with your paid full conference registration! View the list of this year's recorded sessions and begin planning which sessions you’ll watch in person and which sessions you’ll save for later.  

We’ll send you more information on how to access recorded sessions after the live event concludes. Recorded sessions will require a separate evaluation for each session. To earn additional NCPD for recorded sessions, submit your evaluations by 11:59 pm ET on June 19, 2023.