KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Venue Locations

Hynes Convention Center- Sessions, SSO HUB, Meetings
900 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115

Sheraton Boston Hotel- Headquarter Hotel
39 Dalton Street
Boston, MA
(617) 236-2000

*Welcome Reception and Rockin for Research Fundraising Event are taking place at the Sheraton. Check the schedule for details*

Boston Marriott Copley Place- Hotel rooms, no events being held.
100 Huntington Ave, Boston MA 02116
(617) 262-6600

Both hotels are connected to The Shops at Prudential Center and Hynes Convention center via skywalk, the hotels are located in historic Back Bay and features a state-of-the-art fitness center.

What time does the meeting schedule reflect?

All times on the website are expressed in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

MEETING WIFI: available at the Hynes Convention Center Only

Network: SSO2023
Password: surgicaloncology

New SSO Events Mobile App

Use the New SSO Event Mobile App to stay organized. Please use the app to build your schedule, view ePosters, faculty information, connect with attendees and claim your CME. You will also be able to participate in the SSO HUB’s silent theater, a new concept in which presentation audio is only available on digital channels.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APP

For mobile app assistance, please visit the Cadmium Mobile App table located near the SSO Membership Booth in the SSO HUB. You will need your SSO login credentials to access the event app.

SSO 2023 Twitter

Follow @SocSurgOnc on Twitter and use #SSO2023 to stay up to date and share your experiences.

Photography & Video, Privacy & Implied Release

By attending this meeting, you hereby acknowledge and agree that SSO or its agents may take photographs or videos of attendees during events and may freely use those photographs/videos in any media for SSO’s purposes, including but not limited to news and promotional purposes, without further compensation to the attendee. If you have any questions or issues, please contact us prior to the meeting.

SSO HUB

The SSO HUB Theater presents SSO education that is an extension of topics covered in plenary and parallel sessions. Developed by the Scientific Program Committee. Please note that all HUB content is non-CME. Review the full to schedule on the website or event mobile app to see HUB sessions.

SSO HUB Hours: Located in Hall D of the Hynes Convention Center

Thursday, March 23- 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Friday, March 11- 9:30 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

SSO HUB Silent Theater

The SSO HUB Silent Theater link can be found in the SSO 2023 Event Mobile. Signage with QR Codes will also be posted at each zone. The silent theater must be used in order to hear the sessions.

Don’t forget to pack your cellphone and Earbuds, AirPods or Headphones to participate in the HUB Sessions.

Who do I contact if I have a membership question?
Please visit the SSO membership booth in the SSO HUB. You can also contact membership@surgonc.org.

Onsite Registration and Badge Pick Up

Registration Hynes Convention Center Hall C Foyer

Wednesday, March 22: 10am-6pm
Thursday, March 23: 6:30am-6:30pm
Friday, March 24: 6:30am-6:30pm
Saturday, March 25: 7am-11:30am

Meals and Breaks

Wednesday, 10AM and 2PM- Coffee Break Near Registration
Wednesday, 5:30PM- Welcome Reception- Appetizers and beverages
Thursday, 7AM- Coffee Break Near Registration
Thursday, 8:45AM- Coffee and Snack Break- SSO HUB (Hall D)
Thursday, 11:30AM-1:30PM- Lunch Served and Beverages- SSO HUB (Hall D)
Thursday, 2PM- Coffee Break- SSO HUB (Hall D)
Thursday, 4:30PM- SSO HUB Happy Hour (Hall D)- Appetizers and beverages
Friday, 7AM- Coffee Break Near Registration
Friday, 9:30AM- Coffee and Snack Break- SSO HUB (Hall D)
Friday, 11:45am-1:45PM- Lunch Served and Beverages- SSO HUB (Hall D)
Friday, 3:30PM- Coffee Break- SSO HUB (Hall D)
Friday, 5:45PM- SSO HUB Ice Cream Social (Hall D)
Saturday, 7:45AM- Coffee Break Near Registration and Ballroom Foyer
Saturday, 9:45AM- Coffee and Snack Break Near Registration and Ballroom Foyer

SSO 2023 ePoster Gallery
Please visit the SSO 2023 Website for ePoster Gallery. The gallery will be available beginning March 20, 2023. Please use your SSO credentials to login. ePoster stations will be available throughout the SSO HUB. ePosters will be avialable in the SSO 2023 Event Mobile App. See above for details.

Social Events and Lounges at SSO 2023- CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

Welcome Reception- Wednesday, March 22, 5:30 – 6:30 PM- Sheraton Republic Ballroom
HUB Happy Hour- Thursday, March 23, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Surgical Oncology Bowl- Thursday, March 23, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
HUB Ice Cream Social- Friday, March 24, 5:45 – 6:45 PM

First Annual Rockin’ for Research- Sheraton Grand Ballroom

Friday, March 24, 7 – 9:30 PM: Have you experienced the energy and fun of dueling pianos? Do you like singing along to your favorite songs? Rockin’ for Research is a ticketed event where all profits benefit the SSO Research and Education Fund – the funding source for Clinical and Young Investigator Awards. Drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres are included with the ticket price. Purchase individual tickets or tables during the registration process or the online link. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE. Ticket sales end Friday, March 24, 12:00 PM (Eastern), if the event has not sold out before that time.

Rockin’ for Research Silent Auction- CLICK HERE

As part of Rockin’ for Research at SSO2023, SSO is holding an online silent auction. All SSO members and nonmembers are invited to participate, whether in attendance or not.

Auction Viewing Begins: Monday, March 20; 10am Eastern

Bidding Opens: Friday, March 24; 1:00pm Eastern

Bidding Closes: Friday, March 24; 9:00pm Eastern

All participants must have a credit card on file to bid. The online system will request a payment method when you submit a bid or you can add one in advance.

To add a payment method in advance:

Go to the auction page (link above) and select “Log in”
You will be given the option to create an account or log in using the email you used to register for Rockin’ for Research.
Go to “Cart” and add a payment method. You’re good to go!

Question? pamhayden@surgonc.org

How can I support the SSO Research and Education Fund? Text ssoresearch to +1 (325) 603-3395

New- International Lounge
Room 204
Thursday- 8 AM - 6 PM
Friday- 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday- 7:30 AM -11 AM

*There will be times when the lounge is closed for private meetings. A sign will be posted outside*

New- Trainees Lounge
Room 210
Thursday- 8 AM - 6 PM
Friday- 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday- 7:30 AM - 11 AM

Mother’s Room

The Hynes Convention Center is equipped with Mamava Pods. Please visit the website for more information.

SPEAKER READY ROOM- 207- Faculty questions please contact SSO at ssoannualmeeting@surgon.org

Wednesday, 3/22-8am-6pm
Thursday, 3/23-6am-6pm
Friday, 3/24-6am-6pm
Saturday, 3/25-6am-10:30am

On-Demand Content

On April 17th the recorded sessions will be available in ExpertEd@SSO. SSO will send an email with the link. Sessions taking place in the Auditorium, Ballrooms A, B, and C, will be recorded for on-demand viewing. HUB sessions and smaller events taking place in 300 level rooms will not be recorded. On-demand content is non-CME.

Can I claim CME credit for the sessions I've attended?

CME credit will be available for specific sessions occurring at the in-person event. CME credit will not be available on-demand content offered post meeting.

How do I obtain a certificate of attendance?
To download your certificate of attendance, click CME Evaluation in the left navigation bar of the homepage, login with your SSO credentials, complete the overall evaluation and download your personal certificate of attendance. The CME Evaluation and links will become available once the meeting has started. You can also claim CME via the SSO 2023 Event Mobile App.

Children under 12
For safety reasons, children under age of 12 (including infants in carriers and strollers, or hand-carried infants and toddlers) are not permitted in the meeting space, educational sessions or SSO HUB.

Conflict of Interest Policy
As required by the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all planners, reviewers, presenters, instructors, moderators, authors, and other individuals in a position to control or influence the content of an activity must disclose ALL financial relationships with any ineligible company that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are those that cannot be accredited in the ACCME System and whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

How do I access SSO's other online educational content?
Sign in to ExpertEd@SSO with your SSO credentials.

Questions? Please contact SSO at info@surgonc.org or 847.427.1400.