An accompanying person is a spouse or significant other. They may not attend all Congress events.
They may attend the following events if registered as accompanying persons:
| Sunday, 26 August | |
| 16:00 pm – 18:00 pm | Opening Ceremony Welcome Reception |
| Monday, 27 August | |
| 7:30 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast |
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Keynote Lectures |
| 8:30 am – 9:30 am | Opening Session and Plenary Lecture |
| 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Vendor Exposition Reception |
| Tuesday, 28 August | |
| 7:30 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast |
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Keynote Lecture |
| 8:30 am – 9:30 am | Plenary Lecture Congress Banquet (ticket required) |
| Wednesday, 29 August | |
| 7:30 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast |
| 8:30 am – 9:30 am | Plenary Lecture Closing Ceremony and Reception |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Cooking Class with the Hotel Chef (Registration Required) |
| 16:30 pm – 18:30 pm | Closing Ceremony and Reception |