Phoenix World Burn Congress (WBC) began in 1985, developed by burn survivors, for burn survivors, to identify and understand the issues that impact the daily lives of those associated with burn trauma. Since its inception, the event has transformed into an annual international conference that provides education, support programs, and comprehensive resources to support and increase knowledge of burn recovery. The event was initially named the Mid-Atlantic Conference at its inception. However, it was renamed National Burn Congress in 1986, World Burn Congress in 1989, and World Burn Congress III in 1990, before being renamed Phoenix World Burn Congress in 2013. The event was held in over 20 different locations before being changed to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and has not returned in person since that time.
We’re excited to bring Phoenix WBC to Covington, Kentucky in 2025! The conference will be held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, just a few minutes away from downtown Cincinnati. Phoenix WBC will be held from November 12 – 14, 2025.
The attendee experience is our top priority. Given the feedback we received after hosting Phoenix WBC at a Gaylord resort in 2023 and after careful consideration and discussions with key stakeholders, we have decided to move the conference to a new location and reschedule dates.
This decision was made to ensure that we offer the most accessible and meaningful experience possible for our attendees. The new location provides improved facilities and opportunities to expand our programming, including:
An intimate hotel setting with additional event space: This allows us to offer more sessions, and we will be the only group/event at the hotel during this time.
Lower-cost accommodations: Attendees can expect to save at least $30/day on their hotel reservations and affordable parking.
Better food and beverage value: Food and beverage costs are lower in Covington, Kentucky, allowing better selection and a wider variety of food. Additionally, breakfast will now be included in hotel block reservations, lowering the cost for participants to attend.
A more accessible city location: Unlike the Grapevine location, the Northern Kentucky Convention Center offers dozens of walkable restaurants and attractions, including the city of Cincinnati right across the river.
Preferred dates for burn care professionals: The initial dates for Phoenix WBC 2025 are now in conflict with the Southern Regional Burn Conference. Our rescheduled dates have fewer conflicts for the larger burn community.
Phoenix WBC 2025 will be held from November 12 – 14.
We apologize for this inconvenience and encourage you to reach out to your airline or hotel customer service as soon as possible. If you cannot receive a refund for your arrangements, we recommend requesting a voucher to use on your next flight or hotel stay.
Registration will open in early 2025! We will be offering tiered pricing, which means there will be a registration price for survivors, loved ones, friends, and families and another price for Phoenix partners, healthcare professionals, and corporate teams.
While Phoenix WBC will not be live streamed, we will capture the sessions' content and show them virtually on-demand after the in-person event has ended.
We will hold the in-person Phoenix WBC event every other year instead of every year. This will allow the community to plan further into the future and allow the organization to provide impactful and sustainable programming. The every-other-year format also allows us to have other events or partner with organizations for offerings on the off years.
Phoenix Society will not be distributing scholarships directly. We have encouraged past participants to reach out to their local burn units, foundations, and community resources like the fire department, places of worship, community centers, etc.
We will be distributing a printable flyer that can be provided to any of the above organizations that outlines the event and highlights anticipated expenses.
Yes, there are sponsorships and exhibitor opportunities available for the event. Please review our Sponsor and Exhibitor Packet and contact our development team at development@phoenix-society.org for more information.
For general questions, please contact us by emailing info@phoenix-society.org.
For marketing, media, or press questions, please contact our Marketing Lead, Rachel Kudlak at rkudlak@phoenix-society.org
For sponsorships or exhibitor opportunities, please contact our development team at development@phoenix-society.org.
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