The triennial World Parkinson Congresses provide an international forum for dialogue on the latest scientific discoveries, medical practices, and caregiver initiatives related to Parkinson’s disease.
Each Congress brings together physicians, neuroscientists, a broad range of other health professionals, care partners, and people with PD (PwPs) for a unique and inspiring experience. Cross pollinating members of the community is important in the effort to expedite the discovery of a cure and cultivate best treatment practices for this devastating disease.
The idea for the Congress came from a meeting held in 2002 in Washington, DC with Dr. Elias Zerhouni, the then head of the National Institutes of Health, who suggested the community create a meeting inclusive of all those touched by Parkinson’s.
That idea was carried forward by Mr. Robin Elliott, President of the US-based Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF) who asked Dr. Stanley Fahn, one of the most recognized Parkinsonologist in the world, to help launch the World Parkinson Congresses.
In 2004, Dr. Fahn launched the World Parkinson Coalition Inc, the organization behind each Congress, and went on to organize the first three Congresses before stepping down as President in 2013. Under Dr. Fahn’s guidance, with over one hundred colleagues, researchers, people with Parkinson’s and advocates in the field, the first WPC was launched in 2006 in Washington, DC., followed by the WPC 2010 in Glasgow, UK and most recently the WPC 2013 in Montreal, Canada.
Plans are now underway for the WPC 2016, also known as the 4th World Parkinson Congress, to be held in Portland, OR from September 20 – 23, 2016.
Everyone in the community who is touched by Parkinson’s, whether a patient, researcher, family member, clinician, nurse, or rehab specialist is welcome to attend the 100% inclusive Congress.
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| Registration Categories and Fees | Early until July 5, 2016 |
Standard until September 5, 2016 |
Onsite September 6 onward |
| Physician / Clinical Researcher / Neuroscientist/ Pharmaceutical Industry members ‡ | $515.00 | $575.00 | $650.00 |
| Nurse / Physical Therapist / Speech Language Pathologist / Occupational Therapist / Social Worker / Non-profit worker* ‡ | $300.00 | $365.00 | $415.00 |
| Student / Post Doc | $215.00 | $265.00 | $315.00 |
| Person with Parkinson’s | $300.00 | $350.00 | $400.00 |
| Person with Parkinson’s (Discounted)** | $175.00 | $200.00 | $250.00 |
| Care Partner ° | $300.00 | $350.00 | $400.00 |
| Care Partner (Discounted. Must be attending with PwP)** | $175.00 | $200.00 | $250.00 |
| Accompanying Person † | $150.00 |
| Day Registration Categories & Fees (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday) | Fee |
| One-day Physician / Clinical Researcher / Neuroscientist/ Pharmaceutical Industry members | $250.00 |
| One-day Nurse / Physical Therapist / Speech Language Pathologist / Occupational Therapist / Social Worker / Non-profit worker | $150.00 |
| One-day Student/Post Doc | $150.00 |
| One-day Person with Parkinson’s | $115.00 |
| One-day Care Partner | $115.00 |
°Care partners will have access to the opening ceremony, welcome reception, exhibit hall and all sessions. They are expected to participate alongside the person with Parkinson’s with whom they attend. People with Parkinson’s can invite more than one care partner / caregiver.
†Accompanying Persons will have access to the opening ceremony, welcome reception and exhibit hall ONLY. They will not be permitted to enter the educational sessions.
*Non-profit workers include Parkinson support group leaders.
‡ Health Professionals who are living with Parkinson’s who wish to secure CME or CEU credits must register as health professionals.
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