COVID-19 ProtocolS
The IPPA 2023 Organising and Program Committees are committed to delivering a COVID-safe event for delegates, presenters and exhibitors. We recognise the importance of effectively managing risks of COVID transmission at the 2023 Congress and recognise that some delegates at the event may be considered particularly vulnerable to COVID. We are working closely with venue and suppliers to ensure we deliver a COVID-safe event for all delegates participating in the IPPA World Congress on Positive Psychology.
While face masks are no longer mandatory in indoor public spaces, guests are welcome to wear a face mask based on their individual comfort level.
We request all attendees do a Rapid Antigen Test before attending and bring a test to use if they start to feel unwell.
If presenters are unable to attend the 2023 IPPA World Congress due to being unwell or concerns about COVID, we will accommodate colleagues who are attending to present on their behalf.
The Congress will provide a traffic light coloured sticker system corresponding to your individual physical interaction comfort level for delegates to be able to add to their name tag.
The conference will adhere to any government COVID-19 protocols if they were to be reintroduced, including compulsory mask wearing and density limits. In the meantime, we encourage delegates to follow the Canadian Government medical advice on getting a booster shot when eligible, accessing antivirals if eligible, staying at home if unwell, and wearing face masks in more situations.
The event will not be postponed or cancelled, unless the local or national government imposes restrictions on large events.
Please note that free of charge registration and accommodation cancellations are not available within 35 days of the start of the conference.
The VCC facility is also a past and current recipient of the National Air Filtration Association’s Clean Air Award. The Clean Air Award recognizes the use of high efficiency filtration products, good maintenance standards, and an outstanding effort to maintain a clean and healthy indoor environment.
The Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) is a multi-purpose facility that is highly configurable in order to cater to unique event requirements with enhanced safety protocols.
The VCC further strengthened their commitment to health and safety by earning the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation for outbreak prevention, response, and recovery. GBAC STAR™ is the gold standard of prepared facilities and provides third-party validation that facilities have rigorous protocols in place for a thorough response to biorisk situations.
