Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

At WSC 2023, we strongly believe that well-being is not only a desirable outcome but also an integral core value that forms the foundation of our conference. As experts in the field of stroke, we hold a moral obligation to prioritize the well-being of our patients, colleagues, and society at large. By prioritizing well-being, we showcase our unwavering commitment to ethical principles that shape our work and uphold the highest level of care.

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

High-profile education is an integral aspect of WSO’s core values, dedicated to advancing stroke care worldwide. The World Stroke Congress attracts a diverse range of attendees, allowing us to advocate for the importance of health and strive for the highest standards of clinical practice and ethical behavior in stroke care. Our primary emphasis is on consistently improving the scientific program, fostering inclusivity, promoting active on-site participation, and ensuring long-term educational opportunities for all our attendees.

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

The Gender and Diversity Policy of the World Stroke Conference is dedicated to fostering an all-embracing atmosphere that nurtures talent within the field of stroke medicine on a global scale. Our objective is to enhance the representation of women as invited speakers and convenors and promote diversity throughout the conference program.

We are committed to actively seeking out promising individuals in stroke medicine and providing them with the support they need to flourish, allowing them to shine as rising stars in the field. Additionally, we strive to create more visibility and networking opportunities for all participants, ensuring that everyone feels included and empowered. To support these efforts, the conference has established specific measures outlined in the gender and diversity policy. These measures include:

• Designing the conference program to promote the inclusion of Gender and Diversity principles, ensuring that diverse perspectives and voices are represented throughout the event.
• Offering complimentary registration fees for individuals who accompany conference participants primarily to assist with caregiving duties. This helps remove barriers for individuals with caregiving responsibilities, allowing them to participate fully in the conference.
• Allocating dedicated spaces for lactation and child care at the conference. This ensures that attendees who are nursing mothers have a comfortable and private area to attend to their needs.
• Granting travel grants for low and middle-income countries to encourage attendance by early career investigators. By providing financial support, the conference aims to increase representation from underrepresented regions and facilitate the participation of researchers who may otherwise face financial constraints
• We are proud to note that the WSC 2023 is committed to promoting gender diversity in its speaker lineup – we aim to provide a balanced representation of expertise and perspectives by giving women a prominent voice in stroke-related discussions.
• The scientific program of the WSC 2023 will also incorporate sessions dedicated to gender disparities. These sessions provide a platform to explore the factors that contribute to these disparities and identify effective interventions. By shedding light on this issue, we aim to raise awareness and encourage collaborative efforts to bridge the gender gap in the field of stroke.

Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

The MTCC holds the distinction of being the inaugural facility in Toronto to embrace Enwave Energy’s Deep Lake Water Cooling system. The system harnesses the cold water from Lake Ontario to efficiently cool the South Building, resulting in substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and electrical consumption.

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

• We encourage all our exhibitors to join us in this initiative and reduce single-use giveaways at their stands.
• Course attendance certificates, such as the one for Continuous Medical Education, will be sent electronically.
• Selective waste collection throughout the building (paper, combustible waste, glass and tins).
• As part of the commitment to waste management and environmental responsibility, MTTC takes proactive measures to divert 90% of the waste generated within the facility away from landfills.
• MTTC collaborates with Voyage control to reduce traffic and ensure efficient and sustainable delivery of event materials, minimizing carbon monoxide emissions in the area.
• MTTC proudly maintains a rooftop apiary on the South building, where operate six beehives operate. Each hive serves as a habitat for approximately 50,000 bees, playing a crucial role in supporting the preservation of vital pollinators within Toronto.