How to register

Special registration

FESSH offers a special registration fee for members of national hand societies in limited numbers. The national hand society can select and recommend these participants to FESSH Management Office.

If you are interested please apply at your national hand society now. Nomination deadline is 01 October, 2025

The Congress Secretariat will contact all selected candidates after the nomination deadline to provide further information on the registration process. To register at the special fee supported by FESSH, please use the registration key provided by the organisers.

Registration and payment deadline for participants with FESSH support: 01 October, 2025

Standard registration

Subject to availability, registration for the remaining seats are offered at a standard fee. Standard registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Open online registration

Payment and Invoicing

Registration fee must be paid to Congressworks Llp. in advance.

Deadline for paying registration fees: 01 October, 2025

Bank transfer

Send one bank draft per registration or per group of registrations. Make the bank draft

Payable to:Congressworks Llp.
Bank:Wise
Bank address:Avenue Louise 54, Room S52 Brussels, B-1050 Belgium
Swift:TRWIBEB1XXX
IBAN:BE21 9672 4500 6303
Reference:add "26FAFC-S" + your name
Banking costs:kindly instruct your bank that all charges are at your expenses

Online payment

Online payment is available with VISA, VISA Electron, V-Pay, MasterCard, Maestro and JCB cards only. Upon finishing your registration you will be redirected to the secured online payment site of Stripe.

Invoicing

Cancellation and Refund Policy

General

These terms apply to all registrations for the FESSH Academy Foundation Course 2026 - Spring, taking place on 11-14 February 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic. By completing a registration, the participant accepts this cancellation and refund policy. Organizers of the event are FESSH (c/o Consalis AG, Davidstrasse 1, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland) and Asszisztencia Congress (Szent Istvan krt 7., H-1055 Budapest, Hungary).

Main Rules

1. Written cancellations received by the Registration Office on or before 04 January, 2026 23:59 CET (the Deadline) will receive a refund equal to 80% of the fees paid.
2. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after the Deadline.
3. All cancellations must be sent in writing to foundationcourse_at_asszisztencia.hu and must include:
• Full name of the registrant
• Registration reference/invoice number
• Reason for cancellation (optional)
• Bank account details (account name, IBAN, SWIFT/BIC code) if refund not possible via original payment method
4. Refunds will be processed after the event and paid within 6–8 weeks of the event end date via original payment method. If original method is not possible a bank remittance will be made. Any bank, transfer, or credit card charges will be deducted from the refunded amount.
5. In exceptional cases the Registration Office may offer a credit equivalent to the paid registration fee (minus the administrative fee) instead of a refund. This credit can be applied to registration for a future events organized by the same society within two years. Credit is non-transferable to other persons and cannot be exchanged for cash.

Transfers and Name Changes

1. A registration may be transferred to a colleague if requested in writing before the Deadline.
2. A handling fee of EUR 30 will apply.
3. After the Deadline, transfers are not permitted unless explicitly approved in writing by the Organizer.

Change of Registration Type (Onsite ↔ Virtual)

1. If the event offers both onsite and virtual participation, a change is possible before the Deadline; fee differences will be handled according to the above policy.
2. After the Deadline, no changes are permitted.

Group Registrations

1. Cancellations for group registrations must be submitted by the group booker.
2. Each cancelled delegate is subject to the same refund rules as individual registrations.
3. The group broker is responsible to inform group members about the status of their orders.

Special Circumstances

1. Visa refusal: If an official visa refusal is received before the Deadline an 80% refund (minus bank charges) or credit may be issued. After the Deadline, no refund is granted, but a credit may be considered at the Organizer’s discretion.
2. Illness or medical emergencies: Refunds after the Deadline are generally not possible. Exception requests with valid medical documentation may be reviewed case-by-case and are subject to an administration fee of EUR 30. Decisions rest solely with the Organizer.

Force Majeure and Travel Disruptions

1. The Organizer is not responsible for loss, damage, or additional costs incurred due to travel disruptions beyond its control, including but not limited to:
• wars, armed conflicts, or terrorist acts,
• government restrictions or border closures,
• airline or airport closures, flight cancellations or delays,
• natural disasters (volcanic ash clouds, earthquakes, floods, storms),
• pandemics, epidemics, or public health emergencies,
• strikes, lockouts, or labor disputes.
2. If the congress proceeds as planned, no refunds will be granted for delegates unable to attend due to such disruptions. Participants are strongly advised to obtain comprehensive travel insurance.
3. If the Organizer cancels, postpones, or significantly alters the congress due to force majeure, liability is limited to a refund of registration fees paid minus reasonable administrative costs, or issuance of a credit for a future event. The Organizer accepts no responsibility for travel, accommodation, or other costs.

Complimentary and Discount Registrations

1. Complimentary registrations are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
2. Registrations with discounts will be refunded pro-rata according to the general cancellation rules.

Fraud, Chargebacks, and Misconduct

1. Refunds are subject to verification of original payment.
2. The Organizer reserves the right to cancel registrations without refund in cases of fraud, chargeback, or gross misconduct.

Contact

Registration Office: Congressworks Llp on behalf of Asszisztencia Congress
Email: foundationcourse_at_asszisztencia.hu